Primers have become a staple product in many of our makeup routines and for good reason. Creating the perfect base for your makeup and working to extend wear time, primers smooth and soften the skin and allow any products you apply on top to adhere perfectly to your complexion and stay in place. To set: On the flip side, I am very into setting mists because when you get a good one, it gives the skin a fresh, juicy, slightly diffused appearance. This delivered on all fronts. It’s not the best I’ve ever used, but in terms of glow and that really hydrated look, it totally worked. While all primers are designed to help makeup last longer—it’s kind of their number-one job, TBH—this takes their makeup-extending powers to the next level. The silicone-free primer, which goes on as a lightweight, clear jelly, offers 24-hours of staying power, making it ideal if you have a long day ahead of you or are prepping your makeup for a big event, like a wedding.

So you know, I’m a total facial mist h0r. I love them. I use them in the Summer after my shower to refresh my face and add moisture, I use at night prior to my skincare regime, I use them in the Winter before any skincare or makeup to allow my skincare to absorb more easily…! I love them!Some primers are so hydrating that they can double as a moisturiser which is the only scenario when you would apply it straight after cleansing, if you're not planning on using any other face creams. Where can I buy Smashbox primer? haha no that isn’t mine, it’s totally an internet thing 😀 hehe but feel free to use it hehe! I actually don’t mist because I feel like it screws up my makeup for some reason! I’m always tempted to do so but I end up not going there 😀 Had a sample of this. Have to preface that I don't wear foundation on a daily basis so I tried this maybe twice in the same week but not on consecutive days. On top of that, they can amp up the rest of your routine. Not only does primer leave skin feeling soft and smooth, it can also provide a more seamless makeup application (no streaks in sight!). Some formulas can even double as a moisturizer. “They hydrate without adding an extra texture to the skin,” says Davis. She recommends applying it to the center of your face and then blending it out. Keep in mind: Your face primer should have a similar base as your foundation—so if you’re wearing a water-based foundation, a water-based primer will give you the best results and help nix pilling. Although the texture of your primer is very much down to personal preference, many makeup artists and beauty lovers are turning away from traditional silicone-infused formulas in favour of silicone-free primers.

I echo the above comments. And great review btw. This is a big pass for me. I really thought this was some revolutionary primer, and given that its silicone-free, I was anxious to try it. But it sounds like fragranced water to me too. Such a misleading name IMO. My studio secret for major impact lashes that pop in photos? Primer! It makes such a huge difference-I never apply mascara without it.” – Lori Taylor Davis, Global Pro Lead Artist. With just one spritz, you’ll get the benefits of a primer, all the hydration you’ll need and sheer radiance. We put the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review. Struggle with concealer under your eyes, does it look cakey or settle into those fine lines we try to ignore? Then the Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer could be just the thing you need.

Is primer applied before or after moisturiser?

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For starters, “they are lightweight and good for all skin types,” says Lori Taylor Davis, the Global Lead Pro Artist at Smashbox Cosmetics. That said, many water-based formulas are oil-free and leave a matte finish, making them especially helpful for those with oily skin. (Meanwhile, silicone-based primers are your best bet if you don’t want makeup to settle into fine lines or pores.) Smashbox have a primer range to be proud of, boasting a grand total of around 12 primers, each made to meet different needs. my pleasure Katherine, might I suggest these for a super hydrating facial mist: https://www.musingsofamuse.com/2014/02/hydrating-facial-mists-recommendations.html That’s weird. You’re going to head in store anyway and see them lol! unfortunately the ones I recommend have some fragrance in them 🙁 Juice beauty does make one without fragrance but I can’t recommend it, never tried it 🙁 but maybe give that a whirl!? It’s available at ulta!

Aside from your skin-type, choosing a primer all really depends on what you want out of them, because some act as a smoothing canvas whereas others give you that golden, high-shine glow. Ask yourself, do you want an evened-out base complexion or a sparkling fresh-faced shine? Does Smashbox primer clog pores?