How to Apply Primer for an Oily T-Zone

Apply primer after moisturizing but before applying foundation.

A shiny complexion is a curse for those whose skin produces more oil than the average person. If that's you, primer should be your best weapon to combat shiny skin. As the name suggests, primers prepare — or prime — the skin before you apply makeup. If you have oily skin, primers help keep your makeup in place. If you have oily skin that is more prominent in the T-zone of your face — your forehead and the bridge of your nose — use a gel or liquid primer to keep your makeup looking flawless all day long.

Things You'll Need

• Facial cleanser
• Moisturizer
• Gel or liquid primer

Instructions

1. Clean and moisturize your face before you apply your primer. You must always start with clean, moisturized skin before applying any type of makeup to the face. Give your moisturizer time to sink in before you prime your T-zone.

2. Apply a small dab of your gel or liquid primer to the palm of your hand. Since this is a liquid-based primer, you don’t need a special brush to apply it.

3. Dip the tips of your fingers in the primer and rub the product over your forehead. Rub it in gently to cover the entire forehead area.

4. Dip your fingers in the remaining primer and rub it down the length of your nose to prime the final part of your T-zone. Give the primer time to dry before applying your foundation and other makeup.

References

• 29 Secrets: The Perfect Makeup Primer for You; Sarah Robinson
• Spektra.: MAC Prep and Prime Skin: Refined Zone