I asked this question of a friend only last year, that’s how out-of-the-beauty loop I am. The response of ‘It’s like a foundation for your foundation!‘ displeased me greatly. That’s like saying ‘It’s like underwear for your underwear!‘ But actually, it’s not.
It’s more like a ridge filler, for lack of a better non-handyman, non-spackle related phrase. It smoothes on like silk and your foundation kind of sticks to it and makes your whole face of slap last all day.
I always thought it was remarkably unnecessary to use such a product but on special occasions and evenings out, I’ve become a total primer gal. I’ve even been using eye shadow primer. I’ve totally gone to the dark side.
The one I’ve been using is perfect for summer, it’s the Smashbox Photofinish Luminising Primer. I’ve never been one to play up a tan or go down the bronze path but I’m liking the lil’ kick of colour I get from this product. Makes me look less pale and moody than usual.
What about you? Do you use a foundation primer?
My Smashbox one is running low and any recommendations would be tops.
This product was offered to Smaggle for editorial consideration.