Do I Need a Primer?

Hello Lovelies,

Welcome! 

Many people ask me, do I need a primer? Some people believe that they do not do anything. I used to be one of those people (until I tried out the second primer on the list below). 

Now...you do not necessarily need a primer, but you do need to apply something under your foundation. This could be a primer/facial moisturizer/lotion/or bb cream.By doing this, foundation has something to stick to and will give your foundation a longer lasting holding power throughout the day. I have dry skin, so it is also important to moisturize before I apply my foundation because if I do not then the foundation will cling to my dry patches and further accentuate them. For everyday I use cheaper, drugstore, options in replacement of a primer. But if I am going out and need my makeup to be more long lasting, I use an actual primer. The following are some things I would recommend you to try!

Apply all of these with your fingers right before applying your foundation. BUT, allow the product to sit on your face for a little bit of time so it can soak in before putting the foundation on. 

The first is Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream, I use shade Medium. Now this does not necessarily accomplish all 10 things it claims to do, but it is basically a tinted moisturizer, which is great. Also, if I am not in the mood to do a complete foundation routine, I just apply this with my fingers and run. (Get at Target, Walmart, Drugstore, etc) Around $8 

For a non drugstore option, I like bareMinerals Prime Time, it makes your skin super smooth and is preservative free. I have not heard that many people talk about this primer, but I LOVE it.  (Get at a bareMinerals store, Sephora, online) $23

For everyday, I use Curel Skin Nourishing Lotion. Even though it is considered a body lotion, I still think it works on my face, without making it look too greasy. I do not use a real primer everyday, because I do not feel the need to, but this will still help give the foundation something to cling on to. I have extremely dry skin and this works really well. It is the cheapest and comes with a lot.  (Get at Target, Walmart, Drugstore, etc) Around $7 

Finally is L'oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur, because beauty guru Nicole Guerriero loves it. However, I have not personally tried it, but I trust her advice.  This one is a little bit more pricey for a typical drugstore product (Get at Target, Walmart, Drugstore, etc)  Around $25

Another one I have heard nothing but great reviews about is Benefit POREfessional (get at Sephora, Ulta, Macys) $42

I need to explore more moisturizers designed specifically for the face, any recommendations? I will let you know when I find one that I like!

Thanks for reading~

Larissa