Beauty

[Goldengate8361]

Anybody just use a regular moisturizer as a primer? I'm just not convinced that there is anything special about a primer.....what do you think?

[blackhole99]

I have tried primers from the Q, LG and SKINN and find they do not make my makeup look any better or last any longer. I do find they give me pimples and I'm 68 years old, so I guess the primer is clogging my pores.

[wishmoon]

I go between a primer and the Elemis marine cream. Just depends on my day, I don't like a heavy primer or foundation. So far, I haven't seen any difference.

[Grouchomarx]

It’s funny you post this, lately I’ve been using a moisturizer and it acts incredibly well as a makeup primer. I don’t like regular  primers much anyway. My product is Korres wild rose brightening moisturizer. Never had anything grab makeup like this and hold it, and not pill.

[millieshops]

@Goldengate8361I've never used a primer that would be an adequate moisturizer for my thirsty skin.  I'm not in love with any primer, so if I could give them up.  For most of the years of my life I was totally unaware of primers -  how long have they been widely marketed?

[SilleeMee]

I use a sunscreen as my primer. Works really well for me...just apply the sunscreen on top of my hydrating vitamin C serum, let it set for about a minute or so then blot with a thin cotton cloth. The blotting is the key...that removes any excess or oily finish and makes my skin ready for my foundation. Makeup looks smooth and SPF protected.

[Pook]

You should be using a moisturizer on your face all the time but I do notice a difference if I forget the primer (SKINN Orchid Gel).  Moisturizer sinks into your skin and for most a primer will result in a smoother look.  I don't think there is a right or wrong and it's whatever works for the look you want.   

[wishmoon]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I use a sunscreen as my primer. Works really well for me...just apply the sunscreen on top of my hydrating vitamin C serum, let it set for about a minute or so then blot with a thin cotton cloth. The blotting is the key...that removes any excess or oily finish and makes my skin ready for my foundation. Makeup looks smooth and SPF protected.

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You should open a spa, I love reading your posts, they always contain useful information.

[Iwantcoffee]

I do not use a primer.  I cleanse my face, apply sunscreeen, then foundation. I do not like lots of steps or layering lots of products. 

[nyc1]

I never use a primer, just my moisturizer.  Often times,  prior to applying my moisturizer, I lightly pat on a face oil or serum,  but that's it.  For some reason, I just don't like the idea of adding that extra layer of primer to my face.