Face Primers - Yeah or Nah?
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Dec 6, 2013
Jacqueline S.
Please tell me that I'm not the only one who thinks face primers are a gimmick. I can't. Fortunately, I was born with decent skin, so I don't need any "special" primers. That being said, I've tried maybe two face primers that felt nice, but other than feeling good I see no difference in my makeup's longevity when I just use my regular moisturizer as opposed to a moisturizer AND a primer. Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks face primers are a total joke! I've gotten into huge debates about this before lol!
Dec 6, 2013
Lisa A.
I'm sorry I have to disagree, face primers make some much of a difference, not only do they help with the longevity of the foundation, they also give me a smoother canvas to apply on, which makes it even better.
Dec 6, 2013
Selina F.
Most of us aren't blessed with flawless skin and it takes some more steps to get an airbrushed look. Without primer my face would be an oily mess. If you feel that primer doesn't do anything for you then you're lucky you can save the extra money.
Dec 6, 2013
Sabrina K.
I have decent skin, as you put it, and I still wear primers, not everyday, but for special occasions! It gives my makeup a really beautiful finish and make it last much longer!
Dec 6, 2013
Erin M.
You already said you were born with decent skin , therefore you don't exactly need one. My skin is dry and I use liquid foundation, apparently I don't need a primer but it helps keep moisture in which can be critical during the winter time.
That's like me saying because I have pretty flawless/even/scar/blemish free skin already, foundation is a joke. It's not a joke, just something I don't need as I don't HAVE to have it. But other people may really really like and rely on it.
I hear primers help a lot in particular if you have oily skin to keep the oil from breaking through and making your face shiny. But if you have pretty normal skin, I would assume you don't really need it.
Dec 6, 2013
Caitlin M.
The only primer I've ever used that I LOVE is the Hourglass Veil Mineral primer. I saw such a huge difference. I would even just wear it alone without makeup because it made my skin feel that good. Very smooth, silky and not oily. I really did fall in love with it and can't wait to buy a bottle. The other two primers I tried did nothing. I tried Bare Mineral's Prime Time and Smashbox Photofinish for acne prone skin. They didn't make my skin look or feel different. So now that I've tried the Hourglass one all others have become irrelevant to me lol. But for some people primer can be really important, especially if you don't have good skin. Products work differently for everyone and there are some products people don't need or can't use. For example I can't really use BB creams. My skin is way too troubled to get by with the little amount of coverage they offer. But you or someone who has problem free skin can use them and probably see a lot of benefits from it. Primer will help my troubled skin look nicer under makeup and for you or someone else its unnecessary because your skin is already smooth and looks fine under makeup. It's all about personal preference I suppose.
Dec 6, 2013
Coco H.
I think face primers or any kind of primers are important for the overall look.