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Do makeup primers really make a significant difference?
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Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:34 pm      Reply with quote
When you apply makeup without priming, can you tell a huge difference?

And how important would you say that it is to prime?
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Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:23 pm      Reply with quote
I apply primers when my skin is in a bad condition, dry or tired, or when the foundation is matte finish and looks dry

It would make a big difference
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Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:42 pm      Reply with quote
I've tried both ways and for me it doesn't seem to make any difference.

But still I do apply primer for long days... I always tell my self that maybe the make-up will stay looking nicer longer.

Veronica do you see any difference or haven't you tried ?

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Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:10 pm      Reply with quote
chantrelle99 wrote:
I've tried both ways and for me it doesn't seem to make any difference.

But still I do apply primer for long days... I always tell my self that maybe the make-up will stay looking nicer longer.

Veronica do you see any difference or haven't you tried ?



I've never used a primer before.

So, are you saying that the primer helps stop your makeup from sliding off?
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Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:34 pm      Reply with quote
I've been using a L'Oreal primer that knocks any high-end out of the box for me. Usually I wouldn't bother with one since they tend to be greasy on my skin. I was never one to use make-up base either but I found a Jane Iredale, SPF powder product that I love and sometimes use a light amount of liquid foundation. The primer mattifies and smooths. And reasonably priced - $11.00 at Target or Walmart.

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Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:49 pm      Reply with quote
I seldom apply primers.I think some hydrating and moisturizing creams have similar functions.
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Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:00 am      Reply with quote
I've always found makeup primers to be an unnecessary step that really didn't do anything for me.

I have used eyeshadow primers that really DO make a difference in how long your eyeshadow lasts especially in hot weather.
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Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:10 am      Reply with quote
VeronicaM wrote:



So, are you saying that the primer helps stop your makeup from sliding off?


I'm not sure if it really does. But I use primer for long days and to me it looks as if the make up still look nice when I remove it.

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Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:56 pm      Reply with quote
VeronicaM wrote:
When you apply makeup without priming, can you tell a huge difference?

And how important would you say that it is to prime?


I find that primers give my skin a smooth non oily look. The make up goes on much better, the pores are non existent.

What I use isn't labeled as a primer but it's the same stuff. I use Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel. It's about $7 bucks for 15 oz at Target. Works great! It has to be the "Chafing Relief Powder Gel" though.
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Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:08 pm      Reply with quote
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VeronicaM wrote:
When you apply makeup without priming, can you tell a huge difference?

And how important would you say that it is to prime?


I find that primers give my skin a smooth non oily look. The make up goes on much better, the pores are non existent.

What I use isn't labeled as a primer but it's the same stuff. I use Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel. It's about $7 bucks for 15 oz at Target. Works great! It has to be the "Chafing Relief Powder Gel" though.


Here's a little youtube video on the Monistat Powder Gel.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFj0qekwNew
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Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:21 pm      Reply with quote
I don't see much difference. I have sample tubes and every so often I will use a bit just for the heck of it. I use Clinique SPF Sheer City Block alone or under powder or liquid foundation. If I use liquid foundation, I sometimes powder my face and that hides the pores as does mineral makeup alone. Makes sense because those tiny particles fill up the pores.
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Sun Mar 30, 2014 2:59 pm      Reply with quote
For the first time, I got eye primer and I found that you still have to apply powder, then eyeshadow on top.
The makeup can still move by the end of the day to your crease.
I put primer on my lower lid and I find the eyeliner still moves/smears.

The primer does help.
I have a sample of Cle de Peau facial primer and never really used it until now. I like it. I think it brightens my skin under the foundation.
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Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:05 pm      Reply with quote
Wayne Goss has two tutorials -- one for concealer and one for foundation. Unusual techniques and one uses primer and the other is optional.

Concealer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5BpqJhyTow

Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQsVyGadbY
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Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:42 pm      Reply with quote
It can make a difference, but it depends on what you're trying to address. If you want to minimize pores, there are some good ones out there. Porefessional is a pretty good one for this issue!
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Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:49 am      Reply with quote
Since I discovered face primers (or eyelid primers), I use it when I apply my make-up. For me, primers will make it stay longer. I sweat a lot and this helps not remove my eye make-up or face foundation. I use L'Oreal products that you can buy at Walmart. It does the job for me. Maybe depending on your skin types I guess?
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