Do you put primer on before or after moisturizer?

Do you put primer on before or after moisturizer?

An easy way to remember the right order is to separate your products into two separate routines. Moisturizer (or sunscreen) should always be the last step in your skin care routine. Primer should always be the first step in your makeup routine.

What does a primer do for makeup?

First, what is makeup primer? Primers are the photoshop of the makeup world. They’re used underneath eyeshadow, foundation, tinted moisturizer, and mascara to create a smoothing effect that enhances makeup coverage and helps your makeup stay on longer — all while targeting concerns like oily or dry skin.

Is primer used before foundation?

The most popular way to use a primer is before your foundation, and this is a fantastic method of creating a smoother-looking canvas. As the skincare ingredients treat your complexion, the smoothing makeup will create silky soft feeling skin that helps your face makeup glide on effortlessly.

Do you apply primer with your fingers?

In regard to application, makeup artists Allan Avendaño, Mary Phillips, and Robin Black all recommend using fingers to apply primer, as they say it’s the best and easiest way to blend everything and get a seamless finish. In certain cases, you can use primer after foundation, too — but it has to be the right formula.

Do you put primer all over your face?

Apply them on bare skin, all over the face or on the high points of it (nose, brow bone, cheekbone, Cupid’s bow) to add life and dimension to your complexion. If you’re having a good face day and don’t want to wear foundation, you can still use a highlighting primer to liven up your skin.

Can you just wear primer alone?

Using a makeup primer creates a smooth surface and flawless-looking skin. You can even wear the primer alone if you just want to minimize the pores and do not want to layer on makeup. Just apply primer and set it with fixing powder or compact for a natural look.

Should I wait for my primer to dry?

As Phillips mentioned, you want to wait a full minute or more to allow the primer to dry completely before going in with makeup, as this will help to curb pilling or patchiness.

What step is primer?

Unlike products that lock your makeup in, like setting powder or setting sprays, primers are almost always applied after your last skin-care step and before your makeup.