3 reasons why: you need primer

11 Apr 2012 16:34 PM | Posted by bh'sCarli

Meet every girl's essential beauty item

Okay, truth time. For years I didn’t use primer under my foundation. I thought it was one of those beauty products that wasn’t really an ‘essential’ (and really, which beauty product isn’t an essential?! Stupid me). But after giving primer a whirl, I quickly discovered that I, and everyone else in the world, should never, ever doubt the benefits of using a primer before applying foundation.

So if you’re like I was, and haven’t dipped your toe in the primer pond just yet, here are three very good reasons you should get your hands on some, quick smart:

1)   It helps your make-up last longer. There’s nothing worse than either: a) having to reapply your make-up in the middle of the day, or b) getting to the end of the day only to find that your oh-so perfect morning make-up is basically non-existent. Enter primer – the wonder potion that’ll keep your make-up looking fresher for longer. What’s not to love about that?
2)   It helps smooth out your skin. You want your make-up to look immaculate, right? Of course. So create the perfect, smooth canvas for your make-up by first filling in fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores. Your skin will look velvety smooth in no time at all.
3)   It helps control shine. If shiny skin and an oily T-zone are problems for you, then primer is just what you’re looking for. Primer will help keep that shine at bay throughout the day (so no oil-blotting papers necessary!) and will ensure that your make-up looks nothing less than stellar.

Top 15 primers to try:
L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
Danné Montague-King DMKC Crème Glace
ModelCo FACE BASE
Vani-T Face Base SPF8
Artistry Foundation Base
Mahya Mineral Make Up Face Primer
Mirenésse Invisible Fill Makeup Airbrush Pore & Liner Filling Mattifier SPF10
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Mineral Primer
Nude by Nature Undercover Airbrush Primer
Proactiv® Smoothing Primer
Studio Secrets Professional by L’Oreal Paris Anti-Dull Skin Primers
Inika Mineral Cosmetics Certified Organic Pure Primer
Glamourflage Classy Claire Make-up Base
John Plunkett Skincare Advanced Instant Wrinkle Filler
Sheer Cover® Base Perfector

While you’re at it, get your hands on some eyeshadow primer too!...

There’s a few more reasons you’ll want to invest in a primer…

Do you use primer before applying foundation?

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Member Comments (114)

Posted by: lilpreeny (Australia)

As a general rule I wear a non-silicon based primer. It really does make my makeup stick longer and look better!

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 8:14am)

Posted by: Fashionista8P (Member since 2008, Australia)

I would love to try some of these primers, i currently have a NP one and I am not really a fan of it.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 9:10am)

Posted by: Bev1942 (Australia)

I have started using a primer before my foundation . the difference is amazing . I have just bought
Natio ageless primer Illuminating Primer ,Contains Rosehip, Vitamin C .
It is terrific .

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 9:26am)

Posted by: LoveLuc (Australia)

Primers are amazing. I love how smooth they make your skin and create a perfect base for make up application.

My FAVOURITE primer is definitely JOHN PLUNKETTS ADVANCED INSTANT WRINKLE FILLER. Honestly, it sounds like for mature skin but it is the most AMAZING primer. It creates the SOFTEST base and I can't stop raving about it. I love Clarins Beauty Flash balm, Model co and NP .... But JP Instant wrinkle filler takes the cake for me. TRY IT!! I promise it will be the best investment you will ever make.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 10:43am)

Posted by: Shonson (Australia)

Sometimes, I am yet to find a primer I am really happy with. So it's a step u can be slack with.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 10:59am)

Posted by: pepsilid (Member since 2007, Australia)

I haven't used primer before- but I have been wanting to! Need to lash out and by it.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 11:00am)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

I am a bit of a slacker in this area, I have only just realised how important a finishing powder is.LOL I would love to try the Loreal base magique one, as it has been so popular.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 12:16pm)

Posted by: Evanescencessy (Australia)

Yes I do but not every day and less often these days as I like to wear sheerer/less foundation so a primer isn't all the essential for me.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 1:28pm)

Posted by: ibutler (Australia)

Hmm my mineral makeup stays put just fine at the moment, and I've always been a bit skeptical that I need primer...no harm in trying I guess though!

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 1:45pm)

Posted by: Lovely65 (Australia)

great tips, i always use a primer before applying foundation

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 3:29pm)

Posted by: Tinaaa (Australia)

i use primer daily, i have to, otherwise all my make up would slide off during the day!

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 3:58pm)

Posted by: Lawliet (Australia)

I like the feel of the Loreal primer best but I'm currently trying out the Australis one which works well.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 4:51pm)

Posted by: Trudz (Australia)

I have quite a few primes. I took a while before I found one that didn't cause me to break out. I am loving the Natio primer at the moment.

Posted on: April 12, 2012 (Apr 12, 2012 8:53pm)

Posted by: GoddessMagick (Member since 2007, Australia)

've primed for years now because without it my skin doesn't tolerate foundation very well. Couldn't imagine applying foundation without it now a days. So many options here. I have used the loreal from this list and liked it. I genrally use NP auto pilot primer but would like to check out the youngblood or inika ones. Actually there are a few here i'd be keen to try next.

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 12:15am)

Posted by: renee.t (Member since 2008, Australia)

Sometimes but I don't notice much of a difference

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 8:13am)

Posted by: aleshanee (Australia)

I didn't think I needed primer before, but then I started using it and oh my goodness, I wondered why I never used them right from the start!

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 9:54am)

Posted by: Kazworld82 (Australia)

I only wear primer if its a special event and I have full make up!

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 1:11pm)

Posted by: Shop A Everyday (Member since 2007, Australia)

primers are amazing

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 1:18pm)

Posted by: Bkz1 (Australia)

I never used to wear primer but now I do having used it now :)

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 1:28pm)

Posted by: MissChriss (Australia)

Yep I use a primer under my foundation (and eyeshadow too) everyday and I would never go without it now.. My faces would be India and Napoleon perdis.

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 2:11pm)

Posted by: Rachelmac (Australia)

The mirenesse one looks amazing I would love to try that! I use primer but mainly only when I am going out and want my make up to last. During the day I normally just wear some mascara and gloss.

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 2:20pm)

Posted by: Fuzzy (Australia)

Could you just use primer on its own without putting any makeup on? Because if it fills in wrinkles, lines and pores it sounds good enough to be used by itself!

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 2:30pm)

Posted by: iluvfacialz (Member since 2007, Australia)

I've been using primers for about 8 years now, before that I didn't really know much about them. Now I cannot live without a primer and I can really notice the difference in my foundation application if I don't use one.
My favourites are Mirenesse Absolutely Smooth Treatment Primer, YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Primer.

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 3:01pm)

Posted by: Shazam (Member since 2008, Australia)

The only time I use primer is when my makeup is professionally done. I do want to start using primer though, so thanks for the article. I'll keep an eye out on those brands listed and try a few :)

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 5:48pm)

Posted by: Beauty_Jem (Australia)

I love using primer, it really makes a difference as my skin usually has a pimple or 2 (or more! urgh!) and I have acne scarring, This really helps smooth out my pores around my nose and my cheeks, love it! At the moment my favourite is Revlon PhotoReady !

Posted on: April 13, 2012 (Apr 13, 2012 6:03pm)