With so many primers on the market to buy, it can be difficult to distinguish which one to get and why you should get it. But first why is it important to use a primer? A face primer is a product which should be applied to your skin after you have moisturised and before you apply your foundation.
The first purpose of using a primer is to make your foundation easier to apply. Whatever you use to apply your foundation weather it is a foundation brush, a beauty blender or your finger! There is nothing more annoying than streaky foundation and gravy lines, so initially using a primer before your foundation should prevent this from happening.
The second purpose of a primer is to help your make up last for longer, so hopefully you leave work with the same face you arrived with.
Some primers can also help conceal fine lines, wrinkles and pores. Some primers can also help to dull the appearance of oily or combination skin types. Your chosen primer should also help to eliminate small defects on the skin given your skin a more radiant appearance.
My favourite three primers at the moment is:
1. Max factor face infinity primer
2. MAC prep + prime face protect
3. Benefit the POREfessional
The Max factor face infinity primer is cream base primer, it leaves a nice sheen on the surface of the skin given your skin a radiant appearance. Although it is a cream based primer I do still use a moisturiser before applying this primer, do give your moisturiser a couple of minutes to absorb into your skin before applying your primer. I have tried using it without a moisturiser and my skin did not feel hydrated enough through out the day. This is a great primer for combination skin types as it contains micro correctors for excess oil. It will also be suitable for normal skin types as it is quite light. This primer has a SPF 20 so it is protecting your skin through out the day, therefore it would be a great primer to introduce to your routine if your face moisturiser does not contain a SPF. The Max factor primer is great value for money, one of the cheapest at £10.99 and it is also a generous size of 30ml. You can pick up one of these primers from Boots or Superdrug.
It is also on offer in both stores at the moment. In Boots if you buy one then you get one for half price.
MAC prep + prime face protect is also a cream based primer but it has a thicker consistency than the max factor primer, although it has a thicker consistency compared to the max factor it still is light on skin and easy to apply your foundation on top. As it comes out quite thick, so use this primer sparingly otherwise it leaves you with a slight white sheen on top the skin, similar to when you have used too much sunscreen. Again I would also use with a moisturiser underneath but you can get away without using a moisturisers as it quite hydrating. This primer is suitable for all skin types but it would be great for sensitive and fairer skin types as it has a high protection factor of a SPF 50. It is also an oil free primer so if you do have oily skin it would be fine to use, especially if your skin is quite irritated from breakouts and you want something to protect your skin and act as barrier. MAC also claims that it "provides high-level broad spectrum sun protection. Worn daily helps guard the skin against discolouration, premature ageing, dryness and other effects of sun exposure".
And also in Superdrug it has been reduced from £10.99 to £7.99.
It costs £24.00 and you can pick up this primer from a MAC store/counter or online via the MAC website.
The Benefit POREfessional has a totally different consistency, the texture feels quite sandy and it leaves your skin with an almost porcelain appearance. It also slightly tinted which should help to eliminate the appearance of pores, fine lines and small defects of the skin. According to Benefit you should "Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Translucent, oil-free formula complements all skin tones and helps makeup stay put". This is fantastic primer if you have oily skin and large pores, it really helps to minimise the appearance and keeps your make on too.
This primer costs £24.50 and you can pick it up from a Benefit store/counter or online via the Benefit website.
Overall my favourite out of the three is Max factor face infinity I love the texture and consistency, my make up lasts through out the day and it also gives me a bit of glow.
However I do have a combination skin type, but if I had sensitive or dry skin I would lean towards the MAC prep + prime face protect and if my skin was oily I would definitely go for The Benefit POREfessional.
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