{"id":17421,"date":"2017-05-24T08:30:03","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T00:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mywomanstuff.com\/?p=17421"},"modified":"2017-05-23T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T07:55:12","slug":"makeup-primer-must-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mywomanstuff.com\/2017\/05\/makeup-primer-must-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Say: Is makeup primer a must-have for you? What is your favourite?"},"content":{"rendered":"
When I started out learning about makeup and how to use it, I stumbled upon this thing called a “primer”. It all made sense, when put in a painting context – you prime your walls, before you apply your paint. It helps the paint stick better, and last longer, and creates a smoother finish. When I had my walls painted, I made sure they put on a primer too! LOL!<\/p>\n
But, what d’ya know? That’s what makeup primer does too! We discussed this once right here on the blog, but that was way back in 2012<\/a> – a lot has changed in 5 years! Or has it?<\/p>\n If you watch YouTube videos and try to learn about makeup, primer is always used. If you have oily skin, primer is recommended to keep the skin oil-free for longer. If you have visible pores, primer helps create a smooth finish.<\/p>\n Yet, how often do you use a makeup primer? Or rather, do you use any at all? \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Personally speaking, I don’t.<\/p>\n I mean, I have them – I’m a beauty junkie remember? I’ve tried most things at least once! \ud83d\ude00 But they aren’t products that I use very often. The primary reason is because the primers I had experience with didn’t sit well with me in terms of texture.<\/p>\n You see, in order to give your skin that smooth texture, fill in the pores and holes and keep oilies at bay, a primer primarily consists of silicones. Lots and lots of silicones. My skin tolerates silicones, but I don’t like the texture. It feels like it’s suffocating my skin.<\/p>\n When I found my Holy Grail sunscreen<\/a>, I had no more need for a primer. The sunscreen not only protected my skin something wonderful, it also acts like a primer! Or rather, a makeup base.<\/p>\n So, on a day to day basis, that’s what I’d use. My makeup sits well on my sunscreen, and because I don’t have oily skin, it doesn’t slip off throughout the day. I didn’t have a lot of trouble with my foundation and makeup staying put either, and I don’t usually need to look picture perfect all day long \ud83d\ude00 If I look the worse for wear by the evening, it reflects how I feel LOL! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n Yet, when the occasion warrants, when I have to put on a good face – e.g. for an event, or for when I want to be sure my makeup stays intact for a few hours. I delve into my stash of primers. For now, I only have 4! Well that’s probably 3 more than most people lol! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n I sometimes like wearing a primer under a light BB or CC Cream or tinted moisturiser. For some reason, I feel like it makes your skin look better, especially if the product is very sheer. Perhaps it’s because your skin isn’t oiling up and making an already sheer base look even more sheer? I don’t know. Sometimes, I wear a primer under just powder as well. It helps the powder stick, and it makes your skin look natural, yet better. Interesting! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n But for the most part, I eschew wearing primers – in fact I’d forgotten I had these till recently! LOL! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n I’d love to know what your favourite makeup primers are. Always game to try something new – beauty junkie remember? \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n Paris B<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When I started out learning about makeup and how to use it, I stumbled upon this thing called a “primer”. It all made sense, when put in a painting context – you prime your walls, before you apply your paint. It helps the paint stick better, and last longer, and creates a smoother finish. When<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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How about you? Are makeup primers a must have in your makeup routine? What are your favourites?<\/h4>\n