primer
This is the primer
Most primers are perfume-free, to avoid irritation of the skin. As a protection against premature skin aging, primer is equipped with an SPF, although the powder contained therein anyway provide some UV protection. Almost natural is the addition of vitamin E, sometimes vitamin C in primer as a radical scavenger. Hyaluronic acid is often used for priming moisture to bind moisture. Lecithin, proteins and vegetable oils are said to soften the skin. Ceramides (the skin's own fats) strengthen the skin barrier and thus protect the skin from damaging environmental influences.
Special primer
For oily skin, products are available that suck oil from the skin like a blotter. Other primers, which are dull on the skin, are provided with volatile oils or silicones to facilitate application.
The latest are primers that last a whole day. They are equipped with polymers and cover the skin with a film that covers without pasting the skin. The primer covers the face like a fine net. So the make-up will last from morning to night, it will not stain, and the complexion will not get spotty.
Some primers are equipped with "softeners" to better blur skin irregularities: tiny globules reflect the light on all sides, making the complexion look even.
Those who appreciate a natural, non-greasy shine on the skin are well served with a primer that is marked "mat" or "matte". This primer does not require additional powder.
For all the richness of the primers: Among them is always a day cream, tailored to the skin type!
Which primer for which skin?
Liquid primer (in the tube or bottle) is usually oil-free, contains a lot of moisture and does not cover much. Suitable for every skin. The liquid primers include the permanent primers, which can dry out the skin.
Cream foundation is more rich than liquid foundation, covers mediocre and is designed for normal to dry skin.
Matte primer is oil-free, absorbs superfluous skin fat and covers well. For oily and combination skin.
Compact make-up in the tin is transparent when applied dry. When wet, it covers well. For any skin, just not for very dry, because it easily fixes wrinkles!
It depends on the tone!
Finding the right shade for the primer is one of the hardest things to do. Test the primer on the skin, preferably on the neck-to-face area. Nothing to see? Then you have the right color tone. If you are unsure, you prefer to make it a shade lighter than your skin, which is far less noticeable than a tone too dark.
Apply primer properly
Start at the nose and spread out from there. If you want to be quick, latex sponges are ideal. With them, the primer is applied rather superficially. For older skin, it is important to pat in the primer with your fingers. It connects better with the skin, the complexion becomes more even.
Cover red veins
This works perfectly with green cream or a green pencil. They neutralize the redness of the skin. In addition, you should also apply a well-covering primer, which is sometimes sufficient in lighter cases. Also helpful: camouflage products, which are available in many skin tones. If necessary, the water-resistant cream can be mixed exactly by the beautician. With it you can cover even fire paints.
Perfect with powder
Powder makes the make-up more durable and ensures that greasy or sweaty skin absorbs shine and moisture. It can be spread very fine and evenly with a thick brush. Whether you opt for loose or pressed powder is a matter of taste. The loose is a dusty matter, but it can really be distributed invisible. It is best to use colorless transparent powder, it will never get stained. You can achieve refined effects with glossy powder: it is painted with or without a primer and gives especially tanned skin a nice shimmer. Bright powder outside under the eyes makes wrinkles and eye shadows disappear.
