Store your primer in an airtight container; you can find small containers in department stores, or use an old eye cream jar or Tupperware.
Look for clear aloe vera gel in drugstores and even in some supermarkets. Aloe vera is inexpensive and gives the primer the silicone finish you’re looking for – plus some say it’s great for fighting off aging!
- To make foundation primer leave your skin with a glowy finish, add a small amount of iridescent powder into the mixture,
- You can also add bronzing powder to your mix for an extra pop of bronze.
Foundation Primers can be found in drugstores as well as online, and are offered in all price ranges.
Eyes Lips Face offers a foundation primer at only $3, and a mineral primer that costs $6. Laura Geller’s Spackle Under Makeup Primer costs $25, and is getting high marks with women everywhere. Interestingly enough, some of the high-end primers cost more than a bottle of foundation, so keep your budget in mind when purchasing these products.
Your Options
There are so many different types of primer available to us today that come in various colors, textures and serve different purposes. You can choose products with mattifying primers, brightening primers, bronzing primers, primers that keep makeup on longer, and even SPF primers.
But as with any product, foundation primer isn’t for everyone, and it may not be ideal for use in every season. You may also need to use a different primer for summer than the one you use in the winter just like with foundation. Another concern to be aware of is that you could grab the wrong type of primer if not careful, and it will end up being too shiny in the sunlight, or too dull inside.
Furthermore, not everyone will need to use a primer, so make sure you’re using primer for a specific reason.
With this being said, before you go out and buy just any primer, evaluate why you personally would need a primer, and always, always, always read the labels! By reading labels, you ensure that you’re getting the desired product(s), which in turn saves you from hassling with returning foundation primer.
Application
Foundation primer is easy to apply, and requires little instruction!
All you need is a pea-sized amount to smooth onto your face before applying any concealer or foundation. You can even use foundation makeup primer on problem areas like your t-zone, or areas with wrinkles like your forehead and below your eyes.
After applying foundation primer to your face, you’ll be able to enjoy the countless benefits of this product, and set yourself up for a successful makeup application.
