At the professional level, the primer is called the makeup base. This cosmetic product appeared only recently, but gained popularity in the shortest time. The primer, like a magic wand, performs a large number of valuable functions: it protects the skin from loss of moisture, forms a smooth and even base under the foundation of a foundation, prolongs the life of your makeup, hides extended pores and visually minimizes wrinkles, gives the skin a radiance and improve its texture.
Primer, as one of the female secrets of beauty, helps us to look confident in any life situations and not be afraid of "floated makeup". If you always want to look chic and be on top, if you like to change images, then be sure to replenish your cosmetics collection with a make-up base.
Primer composition
In the difficult selection of the basis for make-up guided by the need of mainly the composition. It is from this most important factor that its efficiency will depend. Properly selected primer by the type of your skin will give more impressive results.
Primers exist in all forms, but the lion's share is mainly liquid and creamy. They also produce primers tinted, which is intended to correct skin imperfections.
In most cases, the primer contains silicones. Silicones align the color and texture of the skin, and most importantly - ensure the stability of makeup. But not everything is as rosy as it would seem. Some of the form silicone clog pores, so these primers are recommended to girls with dry skin.
Also for dry skin, silk powder is added to the primers, which is almost 100% isazamic acids. Due to this, the necessary level of skin hydration is maintained and the matting effect remains for a long time.
Primers without silicone, for example, based on clay or cornstarch, are less stable, but contain adsorbents that absorb excess sebum. And this is an ideal option for oily and combination skin.
Types of primers
Conditionally, primers for the face can be divided into the following groups, depending on the effect that is desired to obtain.
Matting (creamy or solid form)
- Plus: gives oily skin a haze, narrows the dilated pores, suitable for hot summer weather, when makeup has the property of spreading.
- Less: absorbed for a long time
Moisturizing (a form in the form of a clear cream, lotion)
- Plus: give radiance to dry and mature skin, effectively smooth wrinkles.
- Minus: contains silicone
Toned (lotion or cream with a hint)
Plus : levels the skin tone, hides inflammation.
- primer of lavender color gives brightness to pale skin;
- yellow primer shade strengthens the tan;
- green can hide small inflammations;
- lilac will hide an earthy complexion.
Minus : if you apply incorrectly, make makeup heavier.
In addition to primers for the face there are primaries for the lips, eyelids, eyelashes and nails.
For the eyelids (creamy)
- Plus: gives the cosmetics eyes durability, does not allow shadows to roll down and crumble; Suitable for the triumphs, when it is necessary that the eye make-up lasts all day.
- Less: can dry the skin.
For eyelashes (transparent or white)
- Plus: it transforms the eyelashes, making of more volume and longer, giving them softness and elasticity.
- Minus: it is usually washed off badly, if not properly applied, it forms lumps.
For the lips (creamy)
- Plus: prevents the spreading and erasing lipstick for the lips, makes the lips more voluminous.
- Minus: some formulas cause a feeling of dryness.
Features of primer application
- Primer is best applied with a consilatory brush of artisanal bristles. Thanks to the brush primer lays evenly.
- Primer is applied to dry skin or after complete absorption of a moisturizer.
- The primer for the eyes is applied only on the upper eyelids. Use for the bottom is irrational, because the task of the primer make a lasting makeup eyelids.
- Primer for the lips is enough a couple of drops, it is unforgettable to wait for absorption before applying gloss or lipstick. The base for the lips as a pencil is much more convenient, it is easier to draw a contour of the lips.
- Primer for eyelashes choose transparent, it will be more inconspicuous.
It is not necessary to forget that the primer does not eliminate the cause, but only helps to hide the shortcomings of the skin, provide moisture and create an even basis for applying makeup. But, undoubtedly, this secret weapon must be in the arsenal of every woman. And once you try, you will not want to give it up.