Why is primer good

Dealing with stubborn dark spots or acne scars? If so, this brightening primer from LYS Beauty is for you. A blend of fruit-derived AHAs visibly smoothes out rough skin while vitamin C-rich grapefruit extract brightens the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The formula also contains niacinamide, which reduces sebum, making this a must for anyone with oily and acne-prone skin.

This is a team Byrdie favorite, even nabbing a Byrdie Eco Award this year. The gel is silicone-free, so rather than feeling super grippy or tacky, it instead melts when applied onto the skin, delivering a refreshing, cooling sensation. It also contains a prebiotic peptide meant to enhance your skin's microbiota aka, all the inhabitants of your skin's microbiome while helping to improve its barrier function, boost hydration, and keep it protected.

Sure, to achieve that glassy, glowy skin everyone wants these days you could layer on highlighter after highlighter. But prepping your skin with a radiance-boosting primer can help you reach that goal way faster.

Xue raves about this luminous formula, which is crazy creamy and hydrating, leaving your complexion fresh and dewy, even before you apply any makeup whatsoever. Thanks to five! Looking to beat excess oil and shine? Look no further than this mattifying primer from Beautycounter.

The oil-free formula is also supremely hydrating, softening the skin without leaving behind any greasy, pore-clogging residue. This new brand is the first private line from clean beauty juggernaut Credo, so you can feel confident knowing the formula is squeaky clean. To that point, there are no silicones to be found, but rather a laundry list of protective antioxidants meant to help shield your skin from all sorts of environmental aggressors, from blue light to pollution.

There are also quartz crystals real ones! What do you get when Posh Spice gets involved with one of the most beauty editor-beloved skincare brands out there? This luxurious, splurge-worthy moisturizer with plenty of priming benefits that Xue adores. However, inspired by Mrs. Truly defining a skincare-makeup hybrid, this product is equal parts skin-soothing serum thank you peptides and rosehip oil , hydrating moisturizer hello, shea butter , and makeup-perfecting primer. It also contains skin-loving sea buckthorn oil, which is rich in antioxidants, carotenoids, and lycopene that protect your complexion from free radical damage.

Did we mention it also had the prettiest subtle lavender scent? Tatcha The Silk Canvas Filter Finish Protective Primer is a favorite of both Byrdie editors and makeup artists alike, a foolproof pick that makes skin both look and feel flawless, and can be used on eyes and lips, too.

On the flip side, if you have dry skin, go for the extra-hydrating Isla Face Base Priming Moisturizer another team Byrdie fave. Up until recently, any primer by definition contained silicone, one of the most effective ingredients for creating a smooth and even texture on the skin.

These days, there are plenty of non-silicone options out there, so it really is a matter of personal preference. Dealing with oily skin? Have a perpetually dry complexion? Choosing a primer with a luminous or radiant finish is a great way to help impart an added glow to your skin from the very outset of your makeup routine. It works like double-sided tape, locking in your moisturizer and helping your foundation adhere better for a smooth and polished finish while also minimizing the look of pores in the process, she says.

Figueroa suggests applying a small amount either onto your brush or ring finger and starting at the center of your face, blending the primer outward. While she personally likes using her fingers to apply , she notes that there are natural oils on your fingertips that can add oil to your face. Remember, primer goes on after moisturizer but before any other makeup. Yes, according to Figueroa, you can use face primer under your eyes.

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These choices will be signaled globally to our partners and will not affect browsing data. We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. I Accept Show Purposes. Reviews Product Reviews. When it comes to eyeshadow primer, Trop notes that they can be applied with either your fingers, a brush, or a sponge. To apply mascara primer, curl your lashes, then sweep the primer from the base to the tips.

Do just one eye at a time because you want to follow up with your favorite mascara before the primer dries. In the end, your lashes will look lush and fabulous.

For lip primers, it depends on the type of packaging. It may come with a wand, as a squeeze tube, or as a pot, says Trop. Yes and no. Hear us out. They can be beneficial for certain seasons think: helping your eyeshadow stay in place during melting temps. Also, as Perreux notes, in the winter, there are elements around us like wind, snow, and thus, tearing eyes that can make eye primer your friend. For special events, both Perreux and Trop say that primer can be beneficial.

That said, Perreux prefers to check in on shine control with powder or blotting papers. Smooth out pores with this blurring primer, as recommended by Trop. A pea-sized amount is all you need to create a flawless base.

Plus, it's made with a vitamin E derivative, which shields skin from free radicals. Not only does it cancel out discoloration and uneven veining on the eyelids, but it also comes in different finishes, including shimmer. Perreux recommends this pick from Honest Beauty.

It also helps hold a lash curl and prevents smudging," she says. A product such as Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Primer will keep your lipstick from bleeding and create a smooth surface that will hold the color longer. A great nail primer like this one from Deborah Lippmann does far more than any base coat. It can clean and nourish your nails as well as strengthen them to ensure they stay healthy under the polish. It's typically applied before the base coat, and most formulas dry in seconds.

It's a worthy investment if you want a beautiful color that stays on. Makeup primers may be useful for some and not for others—it's all about preference. Both are quite thick, however, and contain ingredients like mineral oil and lanolin, respectively, that can clog pores. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us.

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