Is primer necessary for oily skin

Of the many beauty fears out there (e.g.

Disadvantages of using primer

a bad reaction to a chemical peel or a dye job gone terribly wrong), having your makeup run down your face sits pretty high on that list. There’s no disappointment quite like seeing your intricately drawn-on graphic liner or contoured face smudge and cake throughout the day.

The easy fix to qualm this fear is a good ole makeup primer. 

What is makeup primer?

According to celebrity makeup artist Neil Scibelli, a makeup primer is a base product that creates a smooth canvas on your skin and extends the wear time of makeup.

“A makeup primer works as the first coat under makeup, in order to seal the pores in preventing shine and makeup from building up too much throughout the day,” Scibelli says.

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“[It] ideally extends the makeup used over it.” 

“Primer is like your makeup’s BFF,” adds Tarte Cosmetics’ Global Makeup Artist, Lex Smith. “I apply it…to even out my skin tone, create a super smooth baby skin effect, and help makeup look better and stay put all day long.

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should i use primer before foundation

should i use primer before makeup