By Ezinne Onyearugha
I’m sure I have said this several time before. Applying makeup primer before your foundation is very necessary if you want your makeup to last for a pretty long time. Makeup primers keep out the oil while filling in fine lines and providing a smooth canvas for your foundation to stick to. It also helps in preventing obvious foundation streaks, noticeable pores and redness around the nose. With that being said, here’s a list of the best makeup primers I have used so far:
Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer: This product is pretty much my staple. It has a very silky feel, light-weight, it protects the skin and it retains moisture.
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer: Although this product is pretty expensive, it goes on very easily and keeps your makeup matte for the whole day or night.
MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect: This is a skin protecting primer that locks in your moisturizer/serum and prevents your foundation from going into your pores or blemishes.
Makeup Forever HD MicroPerfecting Primer: It’s easy to apply, it moisturizes the skin and it dries pretty quickly. It’s really good for sensitive skin.
Too Faced Primed and Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer: While not the cheapest, this primer fills in pores very well and gives a smooth surface for applying foundation. A little bit goes a long way.
Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Potion: This product goes on like a cream that temporarily improves the appearance of your skin even without foundation.
About the AuthorA young and upcoming “makeup nerd” from Lagos, Nigeria, residing in the United States, Ezinne Onyearugha (preferably called Z-ni) has always had a natural sense of style and diverse creative ability. When Z-ni began to show her interest in makeup about four years ago, she quickly established a reputation for flawless makeup application. Her style is influenced by her favorite make-up artists, Kevyn Aucoin and Bobbi Brown. You are welcome to view her work atwww.facebook.com/femmefatalebeautybyzni.
