This evens out your skin tone before you put on foundation, which helps give you that “airbrushed” look. Moisturize with a hydrating cream suitable for your skin type. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, choose a water-based, oil-free gel moisturizer. For dry skin, go for a thick moisturizing cream.
Not only is it good, it's also a necessity. Moisturizer does two very important things: First, it smoothes skin's surface for a more even foundation or concealer application and can even help makeup to stay on longer. Second, hydrating skin underneath makeup will help skin to look less dull.
Moisturizer (or sunscreen) should always be the last step in your skin care routine. The primer should always be the first step in your makeup routine. Your skin care routine always comes first. Once you've got your moisturizer and primer on, you're ready for makeup.
Moisturizer provides essential moisture, nutrients, and anti-aging benefits to all skin types, while primers create a smooth canvas for makeup application. Primers can serve as an additional layer of hydration, but they cannot replace moisturizers in providing essential nourishment to the deeper layers of the skin.
Don't apply foundation right after moisturizing.
Always give your moisturizer time (as long as 15 minutes) to absorb into your skin before applying foundation. Otherwise, you can end up with a streaky mess.
Not applying primer all over the face.
Greenberg says that if you don't put primer everywhere you're planning to put foundation, you're asking for trouble. Some of your makeup will go on more evenly than the rest, and some will probably wear off more quickly, creating a patchy, uneven mess.
Right before applying foundation, it's important to cleanse your skin to help prevent clogged pores and remove any dirt that may be dulling your natural radiance. Next, gently exfoliate your skin to sweep away any dry, dead skin cells that may cause foundation to go on unevenly or look flaky.
It's just as important to let your moisturizer and skincare dry down as it is to apply it in the first place. If you apply liquid, gel or powder foundation before your moisturizer has completely absorbed, you run the risk of streaky, splotchy makeup. Try and wait five to ten minutes before moving onto your makeup.
Choose one based on your skin type as well: oil-free formulas for oily skin; rich creams for dry skin; lightweight lotions or gels for combination or sensitive skin. When choosing products for mixing foundation with moisturizer, remember to pay attention to their ingredients and compatibility.
One of the main missteps people make when it comes to priming is applying makeup too soon afterwards. 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.
The benefits of using primer and moisturizer together
Primer can help to create a smooth surface for foundation, while moisturizer can help to hydrate and nourish the skin. Another benefit of using primer and moisturizer together is that they can help to prolong the wear of foundation.
Moisturiser or primer first? Well, whether you're using primer for your face, lips, eyes, or lashes, you should apply your primer after your moisturiser and before your makeup.
While these products offer a variety of skin benefits, wearing too much makeup on the face can reverse these effects. Therefore, primer should be used sparingly – opt for a pea-sized amount for each application.
Start by dabbing a little bit of foundation onto the back of your hand, and then lightly dip your beauty tool into the foundation. With the product now on your tool, dot the product around your face. Then, gently blend it all over, making sure to move from the center of your face outward.