Primed and Ready for Action

Some things should be second nature. If it works for something, likely it'll work for another. When painting a wall, you add a coat of primer. This covers up the flaws in the wall, and makes it so the new paint shines through...that way you don't see what's underneath. So why should your face be any different? As we age, our faces become flawed. The pores enlarge and our skin tone are uneven. Applying a primer to this can help conceal some of natures "facts" about our own skin.

A primer is a thin coat of creme that is applied to help smooth the surfact of your skin, readying it for make up application. A good primer will help reduce the appearance of pores as well as the amount of surface shine on the skin. All you need is a thin layer of primer to get what you need, and an average sized bottle will last a good long while as long as you aren't too liberal with the amount that you use.  Just apply a small amount (likely no bigger than the size of a pea) to your ring finger. (SIDE NOTE: Your ring finger is the weakest finger on your hand, so when you are applying make up to the delicate skin on your face, it will pull far less than your index finger.) Place a tiny bit of the primer on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Blend it with circular motion, working from the center of your face outwards to the hairline and chin bone.

It's important to find a good primer for your skin, and since all skin is different (and all opinions are subjective), allow me to give you a little help!



1 - Too Faced - Primed Poreless

Out of every primer I have ever used, this one seems to call me back regularly. I get a silky finish, even when I don't apply make up over it. It has a consistant coverage and it makes my skin look and feel much younger. it's creamy looking, but it doesn't actually have any pigment in it (even though it really looks like it does). You can find this one at Sephora for around $30.

2 - Bare Minerals - Prime Time

This is a bit more clear/cloudy. It feels a bit more silicone-y when you apply it, but it does offer good coverage. I have found this kind didnt last me as long as the Too Faced, but it does a really great job, especially if you DO use mineral make ups. You cann find this little gem anywhere you by bare Escentuals. Try Ulta, they sell this one for around $23.

3 - Smashbox - Photo Finish

This stuff is pretty cool. Something for every skin type! There are 4 different primers that fall under the umbrella of "Photo Finish". The peach one, or "Blend", help hide dark spots, the green one, or "Adujust", reduces redness, the purple one, or "Balance", helps brighten sallow skin, and the white one, or "Light" gives that silky smooth camera-ready appearance we all want.  By offering so many choices, they are able to cover a wide array of people. Sephora sells all of these choices and the prices range from $17-$49.

All right my lovelies! I am off for the day. Spread the word and offer some suggestions! I am needing help with ideas in the worst way!!  Have a beautiful day :)