Facial primer: not only to make the foundation last longer

Who would have said that the face primer, from the evanescent texture and was born simply to improve the performance of the foundation, could become a new gesture of beauty. “It is no longer just a technical solution to prolong the seal of the base, but is proposed in variants that respond to different needs of the skin,” he explains Giada Venturotti, Make-up Artist and Makeup-Rp Academy Trainer. «It can nourish, hydrate, return balance and soothe. Has become a hybrid cosmetics In all respects, halfway between Belletto and Skincare. Some versions to this property also combine the corrective of the color, because they are enriched by micro-pigments that disagree the redness, erase the shadows or give pink and amber flashes ».

Face primer: what is it for

Designed to give stability to the foundation, the face primer in its traditional formula contains mix of non -occlusive siliconic agents that act in two ways. «Thanks to the particular texture it has the property of making the skin surface smoothsmoothing and filling any irregularities, which make it rough and create unwanted shadows », explains Giada Venturotti.

“The face primer is designed to adhere perfectly to the skin and for bind the foundationwhich is easier to spread. In addition to guaranteeing the long duration of the base, preserves the desired coverage even in unfavorable climatic conditions, Like the excessive heat and the temperature changes, also resisting the skin perspiration that tends to dissolve it ».

The porephessional matte primer Of Benefit Cosmetics It is designed to make skin pores less visible and absorb the excess sebum. With moisturizing vitamin B3 and pink pink extract (41 € on Sephora.it).

There are also two other non -negligible advantages. «The face primer improves the appearance of the skin pores, and Avoid unwanted deposits in folds and wrinkles In the hours following the application », underlines the expert.

Zero Flaws Of Mesauda It is an instant filler effect primer with a derivative of vitamin and antioxidant (€ 31.90 on Mesauda.com).

The face primer halfway between Belletto and Skincare

The face primer is not just embellishment. Because the formulas are constantly evolving, with specialties developed to respond to specific skin needs. One of the most appreciated ingredients is hyaluronic acid. “This molecule inserted to different molecular weights, able to go deep and stay on the surface, helps the skin to preserve its hydro-lipid reserves and improve the consistency of the skin tissue,” says Giada Venturotti.

Hyaluronic Hydra Primer Of By Terry Paris fix the base of the makeup and provides intensive hydration to the skin by bringing hyaluronic acid to two molecular weights (€ 54 on Byterryparis.com).

The Water -based textures They are particularly appreciated for lightness. “I am ideal for those who do not like to use too many productsbut wants to guarantee the long duration of the make-up », adds the expert. The new formulations contain peptides and vitamins cocktails with a revitalizing action.

Cell Rejuvenating Moisturizer Of Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader It has a water -based texture, and contains the exclusive TFC8®, with a complex of amino acids and vitamins, which acts as a protective nutrient, perfectioner of the skin and brightness enalcount. In 3 nuances (160 € on Augustinusbader.com).

The Facial primer also enriched with colored micro-pigments and exclusive cocktails of vitamins and amino acids. “The most common are Rosati, for a natural glow that cancels the grayness of the incarnate, and amber, with skin effect kissed by the sun. Often these products are used alone».

In case of complexion with widespread discouragement there are i face primer corrections of the color. “They contain Lilac pigments to revive the extinguished complexion, anti-gross rose and anti-rough green green that mix at the time of use. They uniform the complexion and mitigate the redness, “explains the expert. They can contain anti-inflammatory, soothing and refreshing ingredients of plant derivation such as, for example, the Oleracea Portulaca.

Intense Serum Color Correcting Of Neo make up It is a multifunction primer that extends the duration of the make -up, it dismisses the widespread discouragement. Strengthen the skin thanks to the entry of Portulaca Oleracea, while the arginine repairs and Squalano nourishes (€ 15.99 on Douglas.it).

Face primer: how to use it

The use of the face primer, of any type, must be thrifty and accurate. «The quantity must be minimal. It is okay to use the fingertips to fade it well, even if for a professional result The ideal tool is a flat brush. Thanks to its tapered shape, with fine, compact and flexible bristles, it helps to create a homogeneous drafting and without streaks », underlines Giada Venturotti. “Before moving on to the application of the foundation, it is necessary to wait at least a minute, the time needed to dry completely.”

The last advice concerns the texture. «To prevent the foundation from not perfectly joining the face primer, it is important to associate the formulations well: A water based primer requires a water -based foundationwhile a siliconic primer is associated with a silicone -based foundation.

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