Let us give you a short introductory primer on, well, primers. Face primers are like the Spanx of makeup, no one can see you’re wearing it but it does magical wonders for your overall look.
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Hydrating, mattifying, pore-filling, colour-correcting, brightening – the list of claims for face primers can be endless and overwhelming. Here we’ll share with you the tips and tricks for choosing the perfect face primer for common skin concerns.
Adding the glow to dry skin
Prone to dry patches and flaky skin? Try experimenting with light-reflecting or hydrating primers that will plump and smooth the skin. We love the affordable Loreal Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer ($29.95, available from Priceline) or MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream ($55, available from MAC Cosmetics).
Reducing the shine on oily skin
If you have combination or oily skin, primers are your new makeup saviour! Makeup that melts down midday is not cute, so using mattifying primers like Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer ($69 for 30ml, available from Mecca) or Rimmel Stay Matte Primer ($13.95, available from Priceline) before your foundation is the perfect preparation step your skin needs to stay looking goregous for longer.
Creating a perfectly smooth canvas
Enlarged pores and acne scars can often stand between you and achieving flawless skin. Fill in large pores and scars with thick primers specifically made to combat the common problem such as Garnier Perfect Blue 5 Sec Smoothing Base Perfector ($16.99, available from Priceline) or Benefit’s the POREfessional ($53, available from Myer).
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