Absolutely. I find that my makeup goes on easier and is easier to blend when I'm using a primer. And a setting spray just makes it last all day (IMO, why would we do our makeup if we don't want it to last all day right?!)
I have extremey oil skin. Like an hour after makeup application my nose is already greasy. For any gals who have overly excited sebaceous glands like me, I suggest using Philipp's Milk of Magnesia as a face primer. I know that sounds crazy, but seriously, Google it and lots of girls use this to control oil. Ever since I've started using it I can go a whole work day without worrying about my face looking like a frying pan. It's a definite staple in my makeup routine!
As for setting sprays, I like the Urban Decay one. It diffuses the powder look instantly!
Primers? No. I have oily skin and primers just make me breakout and my makeup doesn't last any longer with any of the ones I have tried. They all do the same thing a good moisturizer can do.
Setting Sprays? Yes. I love them! They help lock my foundation and powder together and also makes the finish more natural looking while making my skin feel comfortable. Mario Badescu makes a good one. I also use Fix Plus by Mac, and All-Nighter/Dew Me by Urban Decay.
It depends. If your concealer can work well as a primer, then i dont think you invest in different types of primers. And i find setting spray only useful in the summer.
I cannot live without my face or eye primers as I believe they are the stapple to a gorgeous and durable look. Primers help with shine and your products to stay on. I wouldnt even dare using foundation without priming my skin first. I am a little different about setting sprays tho. I think they are useless. I am more into a healthy skin and a good primer combined. Just like using quality brushes.
Primers are a must for even and long lasting makeup applications. Smashbox photofinish foundation primer is excellent . Foundation glides on and stays. Eyeshadow primer is a must .An excellent one is the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion and a cheaper priced alternative is NYX eyeshadow base in white.
I am a huge huge fan of prolonging my making especially with oily skin nothing stays on I use the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer which comes in a variety of types depending on skin type as far as setting my makeup and achieving the no makeup makeup look I set my makeup with the Caudalie Exlir which I can use as a Toner as well but it really sets the makeup wonderfully it is packed with essential oils.It is a must have also for those hot summer days
I say no to sprays.. but half of me says yes and half of me says no to primers because now they have those long last eyeshadows with built in primers but I would still buy the ones that don't have it already built in
I only use an eye primer and that costs $1. There are definitely some good primers that are inexpensive too. It's definitely important to use primers if you want your makeup to last.
I personally prefer primers in the winter since my skin tends to be more dry and it really helps to smooth my skin out and prep it for my makeup And setting sprays in the summer when my skin is more normal/oily. I never really use both because I don't like to have too many layers of products on my face. But eye primers is a must have for me all year round.
Primers, yes, especially eyeshadow primer (if I don't, anything I put on my lids creases within seconds, be it cream or powder). Setting sprays, not so much. (I still have a good lot of a bottle of e.l.f.'s setting spray!)
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Jun 16, 2012
Livvy P.
Any opinions on this,would be appreciated,thanks!
Jun 16, 2012
Samantha G.
Yes. I use both and think they're awesome. I use a primer more often than a setting spray, though.
Jun 16, 2012
Samantha G.
I should add I don't think you need to spend an arm and a leg on a good primer. I use one from Revlon and love it.
Jun 16, 2012
karissa b.
Absolutely. I find that my makeup goes on easier and is easier to blend when I'm using a primer. And a setting spray just makes it last all day (IMO, why would we do our makeup if we don't want it to last all day right?!)
Jun 17, 2012
Jen C.
I have extremey oil skin. Like an hour after makeup application my nose is already greasy. For any gals who have overly excited sebaceous glands like me, I suggest using Philipp's Milk of Magnesia as a face primer. I know that sounds crazy, but seriously, Google it and lots of girls use this to control oil. Ever since I've started using it I can go a whole work day without worrying about my face looking like a frying pan. It's a definite staple in my makeup routine!
As for setting sprays, I like the Urban Decay one. It diffuses the powder look instantly!
Jun 17, 2012
Cameron R.
Primers? No. I have oily skin and primers just make me breakout and my makeup doesn't last any longer with any of the ones I have tried. They all do the same thing a good moisturizer can do.
Setting Sprays? Yes. I love them! They help lock my foundation and powder together and also makes the finish more natural looking while making my skin feel comfortable. Mario Badescu makes a good one. I also use Fix Plus by Mac, and All-Nighter/Dew Me by Urban Decay.
Jun 17, 2012
Livvy P.
Thanks everyone!
Jun 17, 2012
Alli M.
Yes :) they work winders on me
Jun 17, 2012
Alli M.
Wonders*
Jun 17, 2012
Terra M.
I would definitely say yes! It is like investing money in tools. These things bring out the quality in all of your makeup:)
Jun 17, 2012
Alicia L.
It depends. If your concealer can work well as a primer, then i dont think you invest in different types of primers. And i find setting spray only useful in the summer.
Jun 18, 2012
Erica H.
I cannot live without my face or eye primers as I believe they are the stapple to a gorgeous and durable look. Primers help with shine and your products to stay on. I wouldnt even dare using foundation without priming my skin first. I am a little different about setting sprays tho. I think they are useless. I am more into a healthy skin and a good primer combined. Just like using quality brushes.
Jun 18, 2012
Janet O.
Primers are a must for even and long lasting makeup applications. Smashbox photofinish foundation primer is excellent . Foundation glides on and stays. Eyeshadow primer is a must .An excellent one is the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion and a cheaper priced alternative is NYX eyeshadow base in white.
Jun 18, 2012
Cloey B.
Jun 18, 2012
Tia B.
Jun 18, 2012
Cloey B.
Jun 18, 2012
Cloey B.
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Cloey B.
Jun 19, 2012
Shelley W.
I like using the primers but the sprays I resort to during competitions and I need a shine free face on stage.
Jun 19, 2012
Aspen B.
I say no to sprays.. but half of me says yes and half of me says no to primers because now they have those long last eyeshadows with built in primers but I would still buy the ones that don't have it already built in
Jun 19, 2012
Rai C.
I only use an eye primer and that costs $1. There are definitely some good primers that are inexpensive too. It's definitely important to use primers if you want your makeup to last.
Jun 20, 2012
Divya Amarnani N.
Yes - Primer: milk of magnesia
Yes - Sprays: Ben Nye Final Seal
Jun 20, 2012
Yumi R.
I personally prefer primers in the winter since my skin tends to be more dry and it really helps to smooth my skin out and prep it for my makeup And setting sprays in the summer when my skin is more normal/oily. I never really use both because I don't like to have too many layers of products on my face. But eye primers is a must have for me all year round.
Jun 20, 2012
Shelly T.
Primers, yes, especially eyeshadow primer (if I don't, anything I put on my lids creases within seconds, be it cream or powder). Setting sprays, not so much. (I still have a good lot of a bottle of e.l.f.'s setting spray!)
Jun 21, 2012
keri k.
I dont use either and my make up is fine lasts the whole day on me but i do use translucent setting powder.