I realized ages ago that many ladies who are willing to go the mile with make up are weary about product application to their skin, majorly due to their previous experiences with break outs.
This doesn’t have to be the case! Just so you know, Good Primers make all the difference!
So, what exactly are primers and how do they help?
They are creamy, gel like or liquid formulas applied over the face to smoothen it and fill in Large pores, fine creases and bumpy textures. They could be referred to as the photoshop of make up. Primers provide a flawless canvas for the application of other products.
And the best part is that, they also act as a barrier between your skin and the make up products, consequently helping to prevent those nasty breakouts.
Trust me, Primers are game changers.
Types of Primers
You would be surprised that there are different primers for varying parts of the face, I would be discussing the primer varieties in this two part post.
Eye shadow primers
Baby girl! What does it profit you to spend time on that beautiful shadow work but omit the vital eye shadow primer application? Nothing, I tell you!
That eye shadow primer is more valuable than you think. Asides providing a smooth canvas for your eyeshadow to pop, some of its other goodness include; ensuring your shadow stays on longer, regardless of the weather/ humidity. They also double as color correctors and benevolently nourish the eyelids.
You wouldn’t want to miss all that the shadow primer promises would you? There are a million and one great eyeshadow primers out there but illd help you out with a few amazing ones I can vouch for.
Great Eye Shadow Primers
Elf Shadow lock eyelid primer
The elf shadow lock eyelid primer has a light weight formula that glides well into the lid skin and provides a smooth canvas to ensure eye colour longevity.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Amplifying Eye Primer
The fenty beauty pro filt’r amplifying eye primer is also light weight, perfect for most skin tones, and colour boosting. Might however be a bit pricy for some.
Urban decay eye shadow primer potion
The Urban decay eye shadow primer potion is also a bit pricy but totally worth the hype! Y’all should know that the urban decay line have products that make your face beat stay put for eternity lol! It remains an all time fav, trust me!
Cover girl lid lock up
The Cover girl lid lock up is super budget friendly! And does its work as stated, it dries quickly and helps your shadow stay put all day.
Yanga beauty Eyeshadow primer
This is a home grown brand that makes me super proud, it is a creamy goodness that helps your shadow glide on smoothly and last all day.
Mascara primers
This is a must have for those whose eyelashes love to turn on their own.
I personally don’t use them because my lashes tend to behave most times but who knows maybe in the nearest future, ill’d own one.
The truth is that, I can’t really vouch for any of the listed mascara primers but I know people who swear that those below are the bomb.
- Urban decay subversion lash primer
- Estee Lauder lash primer
- Nyx professional make up big and loud lash primer
Lip primers
If I am being honest, not everyone would need a lip primer. Sometimes, just moisturizing your lip with a lip balm is usually good enough. However if you want to keep your lipstick from bleeding and also create a smooth surface that would hold colour longer, then these are for you. They come in different types of packaging. For example, It may come with a wand, as a squeeze tube, or as a pot.
With a wand and squeeze tube, you can apply it directly to your lips. If it’s in a pot, it likely has a thicker consistency, so I’lld recommend using your fingers as it may be difficult to clean the brush.
Some lip primers out there that get the job done include:
- Nyx professional lip primer
- Maybelline New York multi benefit lip primer
- Mac prep and prime lips
- Too faced lip insurance
And just because face primers are the main substance of interest, they definitely deserve a separate post. Kindly check back loves for the concluding part of this primer post. Toodles.
