Primers are not a product that I always use, Often I need to alter or totally change my makeup but for times when I need my base to last all day then a good primer is a must.
We talk alot about primers and here are our latest favourites.
Diego Dalla Palma Universal Makeup Base£23.00
This weighty 30ml bottle is a white gel like emulsion.
It feels quite thick and takes a few moments to sink in.
It contains ingredients to help brighten the skin.
Although it is recommended for all skin types I personally think it sits nicely on a dry, dehydrated skin as it feels quite creamy on the skin.
As this primer is slightly richer you could mix a little in with your current foundation.
I tested this primer under a flash and found the skin definitely looked brighter but it also made the skin look a little lighter. Be aware of this and adjust your make up accordingly.
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
£25.00
I've heard a lot of buzz around this product so was keen to test.In a 30ml tube this gel like primer feels like velvet on the skin.
Being oil free this primer is perfect for an oily or combination skin type.
It truly does feel extra matte with no residue.
I found it smoothed skin and was great as a base over my open pores, stopping my foundation from settling.
Under camera flash this primer performed fantasticly.
No flashback and skin looked silky smooth.This would be a great product for a bridal makeup.
No flashback and skin looked silky smooth.This would be a great product for a bridal makeup.
M.A.C Prep and Prime Natural Radiance Primer
£28.00
M.A.C offer a variety of primers however we have found their standard primers perform better on lighter skin tones but can seem a little ashy on medium to darker skin tones.M.A.C have obviously realised this and have released a primer more suited to a darker skin.
A 50ml lightweight gold coloured emulsion this primer contains gold toned illuminating pearls to help brighten and warm a dull or ashy skin tone.
The product melts into the skin and works well on all skin types.
It does not have the glitter pigment either that I feel the M.A.C standard prep and prime has which makes it much better on camera.
This primer photographs nicely with no flashback.
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
£52.00
For those who prefer mineral based products Hourglass have a primer to suit.For an oily skin this is my absolute favourite. Although it does have a higher price point, if you have an oily skin that few products can cope with then it might be worth splashing out.
With a satin finish it is absorbed quickly and skin feel immediately matte.
It continues to oil absorb throughout the day and helps blur pores and fine lines.
Another great attribute is that this primer is absolutely water resistant making it the choice for outdoor wearing or during teary occasions!
Under camera flash skin looks radiant with no flashback despite containing titanium dioxide and SPF15.
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