TOP primers for face

Although there are no strict rules in the art of makeup, makeup is usually started with a primer. We will figure out how to choose a remedy for your skin type, which corners to look into, get acquainted with products that have gained an excellent reputation, and understand many nuances. We will consider how to use the primer correctly, and make a rating of the best primers of 2019 for the face.

What is a face primer

Face primers are the base for makeup. It should not be assumed that these are two different types of cosmetic products. You can draw an analogy with painting: so that the paint lays well on the canvas, it is prepared, namely, primed. Thus, the primer for the face prepares for applying makeup. Thanks to the tool, the foundation, contouring products, highlighter, shadows and other products are better applied, distributed, stewed.

The effects are different. There is an extremely common myth that the primer extends the durability of makeup. In fact, the tool not only does not increase resistance, but can even reduce it. This is especially true for silicone, not powdery to the touch, and most of them. Their task is to smooth, smooth the surface, some of them have a matting effect, depending on the type. Product may show slight anti-aging effect.

Aligning the skin, silicone significantly facilitates the application of the tonal base, as a result, the pigment “sits” more successfully - the difference is usually noticeable to the naked eye. The finish, depending on the type, is created either more matte or more radiant, this is also included in the tasks of the tool. Some adjust the color, which is great for those who have extensive redness on their faces.

The smoothing effect is achieved by filling the pores, smoothing the texture. However, products that positively affect durability are virtually non-existent. Therefore, to purchase a primer only with the aim of prolonging the persistence of makeup is the wrong approach.

Important! You should not perceive the product as another layer of cosmetics that make makeup heavier. On the contrary, smoothing the pores, masking redness, eliminating peeling due to the thin primer layer, we can use a much smaller amount of tonal means than usual. Moreover, it is impossible to solve the same problem of enlarged pores with the help of a foundation alone, because the abundant application of tone is pointless.

Thanks to the microspheres, the products scatter light slightly, creating a “soft focus” effect, which also visually smoothes the texture. Some give the effect of “glow from the inside” - there is no obvious shine, only a slight radiance under the foundation. So the skin looks healthy and rested.

How to use

Apply before using tonal products. Caring products (day cream, serum, oil, etc.) must be applied BEFORE the primer.

A thin layer is evenly distributed along the massage lines. Do not rub strongly - “grouts” smoothing primers are called only figuratively.

Apply a tonal base after the base has dried well, absorbed, settled. You can walk along the face with patting movements of the fingertips.

Important! Most Korean products have a whitening effect, keep this in mind.

The best primers for oily skin

Primers for oily skin give a matte finish to the tonal product, fall into the pores, thereby smoothing them. Previously, silicone products did not suit owners of oily skin, but more modern launches, which we will consider in the selection, do not exacerbate the problems of oily type. Even in the luxury segment, “morally obsolete” funds are still represented, so choose carefully. For example, greenish bases or just products with outdated formulas.

However, if desired, a primer with a greenish tint (in fact it is translucent) can be used with pronounced redness, and even professional brands can find such funds.

BOBBI BROWN Primer Plus matt

One of the versions of the famous manufacturer of the base, from which owners of oily skin are delighted. Unlike previous versions, it does not clog pores, does not provoke active production of sebum. At the same time, the skin does not look tightly dull, maintains a healthy glow.

BOBBI BROWN Primer Plus matt

Holika Holika Puri Pore No Sebum

Korean remedy to deal with excess sebum. Does not dry out, does not clog pores. It gives a wow effect along with powder from the same line.

Holika Holika Puri Pore No Sebum

NARS Pore & Shine Control Primer

Healthy balance: the skin is not too dry, it looks radiant, but not shiny.

NARS Pore & Shine Control Primer

Important! For oily skin, bases with absorbent components are ideal, but there is an important caveat - such products should be used locally, in those areas where it is very oily. In drier areas, bases with absorbent components may produce an undesirable drying effect.

The best primers for dry skin

For dry, it is advisable to select products with reflective particles in order to achieve the effect of “radiance from the inside”. The same goes for dehydrated.

Dry skin often has an unhealthy color. To correct the deficiency, use pinkish bases to eliminate the gray tint and primers with a lilac tint to mask unhealthy yellowness.

SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer Oil

This is a primer oil, not quite a classic makeup base category tool. And prepares for applying the foundation, and actively caring. You do not need to apply other care products before this product. As for the finish, it creates a radiance without oily sheen, smoothes pores.

SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer Oil

Clarins Eclat Minute Base Illuminatrice de Teint

It softens, gives a feeling of comfort, does not provoke itching and redness. A full-fledged caring agent that gives a light shine.

Clarins Eclat Minute Base Illuminatrice de Teint

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

The foundation, which can also be called a full-fledged care product. Creamy, but not heavier texture, rich composition.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

The best primers for normal skin

Normal skin does not require significant correction, unless a little smooth texture, create the effect of well-groomed, sleek skin.

Laura mercier

If you don’t know where to start, start with the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance - you won’t be mistaken. Classic, absolutely not felt, the most delicate melting texture and a light shining finish.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance

Elizavecca skin liar primer

The most popular representative of Korean cosmetics, giving a “wow effect”.It lightens the tone a little, hides a fine mesh of wrinkles, corrects age spots (cumulative effect). Effectively smoothes even large pores.

Elizavecca skin liar primer

GOSH Primer Plus Hydration Makeup Foundation

All that normal skin needs is moisturizing throughout the day, smoothing a small texture, and bluer!

GOSH Primer Plus Hydration Makeup Foundation

It is also possible to recommend Fix Plus from MAC as a primer for normal skin owners. This is a liquid fixing spray, which is often used as the final stage of makeup. If applied to the foundation, then the resistance of cosmetics will increase. Although it is not declared as a primer (and MAC has products declared as primers), it can be used without a doubt as a base for makeup - this is a proven trick!

Inexpensive options

In the budget segment - in the mass market, the middle market can also pick up good funds. But substantial savings in favor of very cheap products are pointless - if you purchase the tool, then “working”.

Among mass-market products, pearls are rare, so the list is small:

• Revlon Photoready - can be considered an analogue of the Clarins product, creates a soft “scattering” glow, evens out the tone;
• Essence - You Better Work - for oily skin just right;
• L’oreal - Lumi Magique - delicately highlights;
• NYX - Born To Glow and NYX - Honey Dew Me Up - for smooth skin with a noticeable radiance effect.

You can also see among Katris, Maybillin, Art Visage, as well as in Belarusian stamps. No matter which company the product, even premium, can be a disappointment. The base is a very individual cosmetics, so it is often chosen by trial and error. Do not purchase budgetary (and professional and luxury) funds without a preliminary test.

Elite cosmetics

Elite cosmetics - the wording is not entirely correct, however, in this section we will separately consider those products that significantly outperform products from the mass and middle market segments.

Top face primers:

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer

It differs in melting, airy, mousse consistency. Immediately after application, it adapts to the skin tone, maskes age spots and, of course, smoothes pores. Gives a light glow from under the foundation. Good for aging and / or dehydrated skin. We recommend you look at it in the cold season.

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer

Sensai Cellular Performance Brightaning Make-up Base

Another base with anti-age effect. Gives radiance, brightens the skin. Suitable for those who dream of a gentle pearl effect, coupled with masking pores, fine wrinkles and imperfections.

Sensai Cellular Performance Brightaning Make-up Base

Yves Saint Laurent L’OR RADIANCE CONCENTRATE WITH PURE GOLD

If we talk about luxury cosmetics, the best luxury primer in 2019 can be called Yves Saint Laurent L’OR RADIANCE CONCENTRATE WITH PURE GOLD. It is completely not felt on the face, creates the effect of sleek skin, delicately highlights. In our TOP it takes the first place.

Yves Saint Laurent L’OR RADIANCE CONCENTRATE WITH PURE GOLD

And finally. Often women ask if primers are needed. You can definitely answer - they are needed. The base is not a superfluous, heavier layer of makeup, it is just a small layer that will allow you to apply foundation less, thereby achieving a more natural, healthy look.