topic Re: Primer in Beauty

Primer

theresa — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:58:19 GMT

I have not used primer in many years under my foundation? Do you ladies feel it is worth adding to our makeup routine? If so I used to use Laura Geller's spackle. One of my girlfriends purchased the champagne glow thinking of buying it but I don't know if it's worth the $$ or another product added to my vanity.

Re: Primer

vermint — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:02:33 GMT

@theresa Just my experience...I've used a few primers, including Spackle. I liked the way they felt going on, but never really thought they made much of a difference in how good my makeup looked or how long it lasted. I quit using them some time ago.

I still have somewhat oily skin at 70, don't know if that matters or not.

Re: Primer

theresa — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:05:59 GMT

@vermint I felt the same way that's why I stopped. I moisturize my skin with Cereve used to buy expensive products but my dermatologist told me to keep it simple.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:06:43 GMT

Whatever works for you and your skin is ok.

I quit wearing makeup the day I retired. It's been so freeing and comfortable to not have all that stuff on my face.

My makeup was done with the bride on my son's wedding day. The makeup artist used a cc cream on me and it was nice. I will wear makeup at my niece's wedding early August.

I've earned every wrinkle. I'm comfortable and that's all that matters to me.

Re: Primer

Estellee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:10:43 GMT

@theresa wrote:
@vermint I felt the same way that's why I stopped. I moisturize my skin with Cereve used to buy expensive products but my dermatologist told me to keep it simple.

@theresa My Dr advised the same thing.

Re: Primer

vermint — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:13:18 GMT

@theresa wrote:
@vermint I felt the same way that's why I stopped. I moisturize my skin with Cereve used to buy expensive products but my dermatologist told me to keep it simple.

@theresa I'm the same way...cleanse (with Cetaphil) and moisturize (Clinique), use a mild scrub once a week, and that's it! I just can't do a multi-layered routine, don't have the patience for it.

Oh, and I do spray my face/neck with WEN Replenishing Treatment Mist before applying moisturizer. If I ever run out of that, I may try going without.

Re: Primer

Dusty1 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:48:23 GMT

@theresa This is just my opinion on primers.

I feel like if you find the right skin care for you skin &/or makeup routine you won't have any use for a "primer".

They aren't magic. They are just another step that may fill in something you didn't have working for you in your basic routine.

It could be have been filled by finding the correct moisturizer, but it happened to be found in a product that was labeled as a "primer".

I feel like people with dry skin have better luck with primers that oily skinned people.

Skin care to help with oily skin is hard.

Re: Primer

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:22:20 GMT

According to experts and/or popular opinion, primer does two things; 1. It seals in the skincare and 2. It prepares the skin for a better makeup application.

Right now I use Spackle whenever I do my makeup. I have a supply built up from assorted sales but I am not 100% married to it. It's on a Prime Days deal right now but there are other primers out there that are less expensive and can do a good job. I used to use Missha BB Boomer years ago. It's an illuminating type similar to the LG Champagne but more of a pearlized pale pink. Be advised that it does have fragrance, in case you're sensitive. I thought it smelled nice but overall it's unnecessary. Another one is Thank Me Later by Elizabeth Mott for a less expensive option. It comes in a variety of options and has 4.5 star rating with over 42K reviews on Amazon.

Good luck deciding.

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:12:01 GMT

I don't use primer.

I don't like layering a lot of products and don't think it's necessary.

I would rather have money than the primer.

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weez1987 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:14:05 GMT

I HAVE BEEN USING DANESSA MYRICKS YUMMY SKIN BLURRING BALM POWDER PRIMER/FOUNDATION IN THE SHADE UNIVERSAL.

IT HAS AMAZING STAYING POWER TO CONTROL OIL AND SHINE IN THIS CRAZY HOT WEATHER.

PURCHASED A SHADE AS WELL THAT I USE OVER THE UNIVERSAL, AS IT HAS THE SAME RESULTS. HAVE NO SHINE ALL DAY.

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IMW — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:19:26 GMT

I am 73 great skin when younger, now many dark spots. Use it cc cream if wearing makeup.

always use my Dhc Velvet Skin primer it smooths skin, blurs imperfections and helps makeup go on.

It is sold on A, just a small amount is needed.

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wagirl — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:11:06 GMT

Primer is usually the only thing I wear anymore. I find my liquid foundations are way too thick and heavy on their own--but I do add the primer to them on occassion and that works well. Been using Dr Brants pore reducer primer--love that--and like Laura Gellers spackle too. Maybe go to ebay and look for small samples of primers--I do that all the time.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:22:51 GMT

If it weren't for my pores, I probably wouldn't use primer. I've not noticed a difference in makeup application or how long it lasts using a primer. There are skincare items that claim that you can use as a primer, so that might be an option.

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ccassaday — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:02:07 GMT

I have been using doll 10 luminous primer. I do feel it makes a difference. Especially under the rms sun coverup because it has no silicones in it. But it pairs beautifully with the doll 10 tinted moisturizer.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:51:36 GMT

It depends on the kind of skin texture and lines you have plus the skincare products you're using. Some people don't need primers, others do.

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ccassaday — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:27:35 GMT

A lot of moisturizers and sunscreens have dimethicone in them so you really don’t need one unless you’re looking for a glowy base. My biossance moisturizers I was using did not have silicone. The naturium ones I just got do so they probably would make a great base for makeup without primer

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:26:39 GMT

As another poster wrote, my understanding is that primer helps make-up look better, more even. I don't use it and my uneven skin tone looks more uneven when I use cream or liquid foundation, which is what I use, than without foundation. I have dry skin and won't use powder. I am thinking it would be better if I did use a primer, and I have bought some, but I never make the time. I have never had much patience with make-up application. I do use some, and will do nicer make-up for nicer events. Just not a lot of patience for it. I can see in other people in the internet, or before, in print, how much better they look with a good make-up application, but for some reason I never FEEL like I look better, and don't recall other people that I see looking better at events.

Maybe I need better technique. But that means I have to practice, and I don't make the time for that either. Don't like putting things on and taking them off, which one needs to do to try different things. I FEEL like that would take a toll on my skin. It's probably not as bad as my instincts tell me. I need patience. I do believe in skin care, I do KNOW that makes a difference. I CAN SEE that. I do believe in keeping it simple, but don't think moisturizer and sun protection are the only things needed for good skin. Exfoliation is IMO ESSENTIAL, and I have found serums and treatments that make a difference in my skin texture. So I have skin care products I like and use regularly and do try different things hoping they are better.

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Franell — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:01:39 GMT

Laura Geller has a primer with SPF30. It is very slightly tinted and I wear it alone and without makeup. It doesn’t make a dramatic difference in the way makeup looks but I like that it is moisturizing and has sun protection in one step.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:17:06 GMT

I am 73, but I still have an oily T zone, I often use a primer in the T Zone only and one that is mattifying.