A 5-Step Guide to Applying Primer for a Flawless Look

Primer is one of the best beauty products you can apply to your face, and it’s not just because it helps your foundation go on smoothly. Primer’s secret weapon? It actually makes your makeup last longer, so you have to reapply less often throughout the day, resulting in a more natural look that doesn’t melt away or look patchy in a matter of hours. So what are the best steps to applying primer on your face? Follow these 5 steps below and your face will be primed and ready for makeup!

Cleanse & Exfoliate

The first step is to cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser. This will remove any dirt, oil, or makeup that could be clogging your pores. Next, exfoliate your skin with a sugar scrub or other exfoliating product. This will help to slough off dead skin cells and reveal the glowing, natural beauty beneath.
It’s important that you don’t stop there. You also need to apply primer over your face before applying foundation. This will help extend your makeup’s wear time, and it will even out your skin tone so you can get a flawless look in as little as five minutes! If you want additional coverage or smoother looking skin, make sure to add concealer, too. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just use small amounts of each product where needed and blend it in well with your fingertips for an easy, gorgeous application!
Flawless Makeup – Last Paragraph: When it comes down to it, makeup application is really simple once you know what order things go in and which products work best together.

Apply SPF

 

Wearing SPF is important year-round, but it’s doubly important when you’re wearing primer. Not only will it help keep your skin looking healthy and glowing, but it will also help your makeup go on more smoothly and give you a flawless look. If you wear foundation, apply the foundation first then follow with the SPF. If you don’t wear foundation, apply the SPF first then follow with moisturizer or sunscreen.
To make sure you get great results, here are some tips. First, use a sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection with an SPF of at least 30. It’s important to also apply enough sunscreen—you should use about 1 ounce (around a shot glass full) on your face alone. If you’ll be wearing makeup in addition to sunscreen, use more depending on how thick your products are; another tip is that primer and foundation can cause sunscreen to not fully absorb so it’s best if you put it on last when you’re doing your makeup. And remember: no matter what season it is, always wear SPF.
Sunscreen can come in lotion, cream or gel forms and you can choose whatever form suits your skin best. Lotion spreads easily but isn’t as heavy as cream, which leaves a matte finish on your skin and is ideal if you have oily skin. Gel has moisture but won’t leave much of an oily residue; it’s also a good choice if you have dry skin. Whichever you choose, make sure to apply generously because sunscreen that is not applied thickly enough may not protect your face adequately against harmful rays. Once applied, let it sit for about 10 minutes before applying any other products so that it has time to set in.

Select the Right Color

When it comes to choosing a color, it’s important to think about the undertone. You can have a warm undertone, cool undertone, or neutral undertone. Once you’ve determined your undertone, select a primer that has a similar tone. For example, if you have a warm undertone, choose a peachy primer.
The texture of your primer also matters, as some primers can be too thick or sticky and cause your makeup to look streaky. It’s important to choose a primer that is silky and smooth so it glides easily onto your skin. For example, if you want a silicone-based primer that will give you an airbrushed look, there are several options available. These primers tend to dry very quickly so you must work fast when applying it with your brush or sponge. This kind of product is perfect for those who prefer bolder colors or have lots of blemishes they want covered up with foundation.

Apply primer

Apply primer on your face. There are two ways you can do this. The first is by using fingers and the second is by using a sponge. Make sure you cover every inch of your skin with the primer. Let it dry before applying foundation. You should also wait until it dries before you apply powder so that the product doesn’t just smear off.
If you have oily skin, apply foundation over your primer. This will give you a more matte look than if you were to apply foundation on bare skin. If you want an even more flawless look, feel free to wear two layers of primer before applying foundation. If you have dry skin, wear moisturizer before applying your primer and wait until it is completely absorbed into your skin before applying foundation. That way, there won’t be any flaky bits that make your makeup look patchy and uneven.
If you want your primer and foundation to last longer, wear an oil blotting sheet before applying both products. An oil blotting sheet will absorb excess oil from your skin and will keep your makeup looking fresh even after long hours of wearing it. When buying an oil blotting sheet, make sure you get one that’s made of real paper (not plastic or other synthetic materials). Oil blotting sheets don’t need to be expensive and can easily be bought at local drugstores or online.

Blend & Set the Makeup

at last blend  and start the make up. Cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, moisturize, and treat any skin concerns you may have like redness or irritation. Apply your makeup base by patting it on with your fingers and allowing it to set before moving on to other steps in your routine. If you find that your primer isn’t sticking well, try using a tacky primer first – this will help to create a good bond between your makeup and the primer. Some people recommend spraying hairspray onto their face after they have applied their foundation so that they can use the hairspray as an adhesive of sorts when they apply their foundation. Finish off with loose powder so that your makeup is set into place without creasing throughout the day.