How to Buy and Use Makeup Foundation Primer

Ever wonder how to get a flawless, smooth finish for your makeup? Ever wonder how to make your makeup last longer and not run from your face? The solution actually comes by applying a primer for your foundation.

Primer's come in a variety of brands and types, and they work to fill in fine lines and pores so that once your foundation is applied on top of the primer, a smooth, flawless finish is achieved.

Great brands of primers include the highly recognized Smashbox (about 30.00 a bottle), Bare Escentuals, and Makeup Forever.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Primer
• Foundation that matches your skin tone
• a loose face powder to set your foundation

1. Go to your favorite place to shop for cosmetics and look for a primer that suits your skin. If you have combination skin, Smashbox makes a water based primer for oily/acne prone or sensitive skin.

2. Using the Primer: Make sure your face is clean. If you have dry skin, apply a moisturizer, and wait 10 minutes for your skin to absorb the moisturizer.
   
   Then apply a small amount of primer (a bead or two), and smooth over your entire face.

3. Wait a few minutes for your primer to set before applying foundation or loose powder.

4. Now apply your foundation or loose powder, and your skin will look smoother and you won't feel like you are wearing a lot of makeup!
   
   Primer is great because it makes your face feel lighter, and that cakey feeling or look is not there. It's definitely a beauty must have.