Primer - THE Secret Sauce!
By Natasha C Caesar
Primer is a liquid, gel or cream used to smooth out your facial skin. It is applied before foundation or powder to diminishes fine lines for a smooth canvas and allows your makeup to last longer. A good primer has multiple uses and should be applied after you clean and moisturize your skin.
Whether your skin is dry, oily, or combination, use a day moisturizer with antioxidants and make sure it has an SPF of 30 or higher. Moisturizing is key, and if you have fine lines, moisturizing is even more important because it will actually keep the skin plump and hydrated. Make sure your moisturizer is suitable for your skin type and use it every morning.
After moisturizing, apply a good primer. Primer is actually the "secret sauce" here. A good primer acts as a barrier and keeps your skin from absorbing your makeup, dirt and pollutants. It smooths out the surface of the skin for a flawless makeup application. If you're having problems with your foundation settling into your fine lines or wrinkles, use a primer first and you'll see the difference. Here's what you should do:
1.First, gently exfoliate your skin at least once a week (no more than twice a week for mature or sensitive skin) - to get the dead cells off, reveling fresh, smooth skin.
2.Then, use a face wash and moisturizer suitable for your skin type - you're applying specific treatment here.
3.Then apply your primer - you're protecting the skin and you're smoothing out the surface of the skin for makeup application.
4.Finally apply your foundation or powder. Tip: Use a little blush on your cheeks to brighten and soften your face, so that your makeup application is balanced and the focus won't be so much on your problem areas.
At night, while you sleep, focus on repairing and renewing. Use a cream suitable for your skin type and if you have aging skin, use one with retinol to stimulate collagen production. Lastly, try not to ever let your skin get dry. Wrinkles form and set in when the skin is dry, so stay moisturized.
A good primer can be used with or without makeup, so make sure you moisturize and then add your primer to seal it in. I recommend a really good face primer, that has a lightweight serum with opalescent light reflectors that diminish lines and makes your skin super soft! Make sure it's packed with healthy vitamins such as A & E and that works well with your skin type. So, whether you're trying to hide fine lines or protect your skin from absorbing your makeup, a primer is definitely the way to go.
Understanding your skin and what really works will take your makeup application from looking made up to looking flawless and beautiful!
Natasha Caesar
http://www.skonecosmetics.com
Enhance and Enrich Beauty Expert
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