Primer is used to prep your skin for makeup.It might not seem like it, but primer is the key to locking in those products for long- lasting wear, while giving your skin a smooth, warm glow.Applying primer to your face, eyes, and lips before applying makeup will give you a natural look that will stay in place all day.
Step 1: Pick a primer that works for your skin type.
Primers are an essential part of keeping your makeup on all day.A general, multi-purpose primer will always do the trick.A tinted primer is great for adding a glowy look to dull skin.Anti-acne treatment is used to fight breakouts.There is a combo of creamy foundation and primer.
Step 2: The primer should be applied to the central part of your face.
Put a small amount of primer on your hand and then apply it to a few fingertips.It should be applied to your cheeks, forehead, chin, and sides of your nose.The primer may be lighter than your skin.It will look more natural if you blend it with your fingertips.
Step 3: It's a good idea to apply skin primer around your eyes.
Primer is great for smoothing out lines and redness around your eyes, as well as holding makeup in place.It should be put under your eyes and on your lids.
Step 4: It's time to apply makeup.
Start with the rest of your makeup routine after you dry your primer for a few minutes.Under eye circles can be covered with a thin layer of concealer in the shape of an upside down triangle.You can blend it into your skin with your fingers or a brush.It's important to use a concealer that matches your skin tone.Don't put any makeup in your eyes.
Step 5: Liquid foundation can be applied.
Use your fingers or a makeup brush to apply a small amount of foundation in the center of your forehead, under your eyes, and on your nose and chin.Spread it around and blend it in.The primer will help your foundation stay on and give you a clean base to work from.
Step 6: Set your makeup with a light dusting of powder.
To pat a thin layer of powder over your foundation, use your fingers or a powder brush.It can be applied in circles on the apples of your cheek, bridge of nose, and forehead.A small amount of powder will keep your primer and foundation in place all day.
Step 7: Keep your eye makeup in place with eye primer.
Eye primer can help the skin around your eyes.It is an essential step to make sure that your eye makeup doesn't smudge and that the delicate skin around your eyes is prepared.
Step 8: You can put a small amount of primer on your brow bone.
Put primer on your ring finger.It should be applied in a thin layer on your upper and lower eyelid.
Step 9: To hide dark circles, apply a bit under your eyes.
Dark circles can be smoothed out with a bit of eye primer.You can either leave it as is or apply a bit of concealer to make it look better.
Step 10: To keep pencil or gel in place, apply a smooth primer to your eyebrows.
If you want to fill in your eyebrows, tinted eye primer is a great first step.Before applying your brow pencil or gel, make sure to smooth a drop over each eyebrow.If you want to lighten your eyebrows, look for a primer that is slightly tinted.
Step 11: Make your lashes look longer with eyelash primer.
Without the cost, eyelash primer will make your lashes look thicker and more amplified.You can brush your mascara on top of the tube that looks like an eyelash primer, and apply it the same way.Two-in-one mascara and primer products allow you to apply both at once.
Step 12: To finish your look, apply makeup.
Apply the rest of your products after you dry your eye and eyelash primer.After applying makeup for undereye circles, brush on eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara.
Step 13: Keep lipstick smooth by using lip primer.
Unless you plan on wearing lipstick, lip primer isn't necessary.Lip primer is all you need to keep your lipstick in place.Primer can be used to make your lipstick look uniform.
Step 14: To emphasize the true shade of your lipstick, use a light primer.
Look for a primer that is at least two shades lighter than your skin tone.This will bring out the bright color of your lipstick, more so than a truer color to your tone.In makeup stores or online, you can purchase lip primer.If you decide you want a different tone, make sure the store allows returns.
Step 15: Exfoliating.
Rub your lips with a scrub to smooth over rough patches before applying primer.Allow the lip balm to sink in for about 5 minutes.You can mix lemon juice and castor oil to make your own lip exfoliant.Allow it to sit on your lips for an hour, then rub it off with a warm cloth.If your lips are smooth, you can go straight to the lip balm.
Step 16: Apply lip primer with a small makeup brush.
It is easier to apply a lip primer with a thin brush than a tube of lipstick.Rub your brush against the primer and then apply it to your lips.Make sure to cover each lip with a thin, even coat after starting with the top lip.You can even out the application by using your fingers.
Step 17: You should apply your lipstick.
Before applying your lip color, apply your primer for 2 minutes.You can apply liquid lipstick with a brush or the traditional tube.Your color will pop and stay in place all day if you have a hydrating and primer routine.