Prime Time for Primers

Ever wonder how someone's makeup can stay on flawlessly throughout the day? Have you ever asked someone their trick to flawless foundation and heard the response primer and felt perplexed?

Primers may seem like just an extra step after moisturizer and before foundation, but they are a gift from heaven for anyone that needs staying power from their makeup. Silicone based primers are especially great for normal to dry skin types, or those suffering from, dare I say it - WINTER SKIN!

The way a primer works is to create a smooth, even canvas over which you apply foundation. Primers help to disguise pores, fine lines, or uneven texture, and help your foundation adhere to the skin and stay put. You might have heard of Smashbox primer, a great silicone based primer that creates a nice smooth effect. Another fabulous silicone based primer is gloMinerals gloFace Primer. Although I have found that these are both very similar in consistency and effect, the gloFace Primer has the added benefit of vitamin K, which is great for toning and tightening.



If you want that fabulous, flawless finish that lasts all day (and all night), try a primer!