Smooth Canvas – Makeup Primers

It was until a few years ago that I discovered the benefits of using a makeup primer prior to my cosmetic routine.  Now I wonder how I ever managed without one.  A makeup primer evens and smooths out the surface of your face, filling in pores and fine lines as well as balancing the amount of oil produced by your skin.  This results in a flawless canvas that prepares your face ready for makeup.  It helps the foundation to glide across your skin with ease while keeping it in tact all day long.  The primer produces a protective barrier between the makeup and your skin, allowing it to breathe, without contributing to congested pores.  Primers normally consist of various ingredients such as waxes, polymers and silicones.  These substances form a bond with your makeup, allowing the cosmetics to have more durability than they would otherwise.

A primer is simple to use just apply it to a fresh, clean face after your regular moisturiser.  You can use it over your whole face or just the areas that are required.   It is vital to give it a few minutes to thoroughly dry before proceeding with your foundation and the rest of your makeup.  Not only will your makeup stay in place longer, abolishing the need for frequent touch ups during the day; it will also keep its initial colour and condition.  If you have dry or oily patches on your skin, uneven texture, large pores or fine lines this will ensure your foundation blends easily to fake the perfect flawless complexion.  It will also be a major benefit if you have makeup that smears or smudges.  Using a primer is an essential step in everyone’s makeup application and is one-step you will not regret.

Here is a selection of some of the best primers available to keep your makeup fresh all day.

gloMinerals Face Primer	bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer	Napoleon Auto Pilot Pre-foundation Primer
This clear gel glides on giving you a smooth, more uniform surface by filling in fine lines and imperfections, to create a flawless appearance before application of your foundation.	A preservative-free primer, to combat flaky dryness, fine lines, excess oil, and enlarged pores. This mineral-infused formula glides on with no tacky feel to provide a skin-smoothing complexion.	This primer helps to prime and soothe the complexion for that flawless finish and helps makeup last even longer. Chamomile, Yarrow extract and Vitamin E deliver complexion perfection and instant hydration for all skin types.

bye, Mel