Fashion Advice, Beauty Tips, Skincare Tutorials

Foundation primers or base work as a film or barrier between the skin and foundation. When the skin gets oily or dry, the foundation seems to dissapear. By having the primer or base, the foundation stays on longer, as the skin cannot absorb it due to dryness nor the skin oil (sebum) remove the foundation.

They also create a smooth texture on the skin, so that the pores would be minimised and wrinkles would be filled and plumped.

Here are my recommendations on foundation primers for different skin types as following:

For Oily Skin - Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Oil Free.

It is a lightweight creamy gel type primer, and specifically created for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin types. It also has a high water content which hydrates dry area around active blemishes.

For Visible Pores - Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector

It instantly minimises the visibility of pores and has long lasting matte finish. Anti-shines, resist sweat and humidity.

For Dry or Mature Skin - Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Hydrating

The primer is specifically designed for dehydrated and/or mature skin. It nourishes the skin with a moisture rich vitamin formura, which also works as antioxidants and protect the skin from environmental pollutions.

For Normal or Combination Skin - Chanel Base Lumiere.

It’s oil free and fragrance free. The base evens out the complexion with illuminating effects. It also contains antipollutants that protect the skin from environmantal damages and marine extracts to protect from dehydration.

To sum up, foundation base / primers not only prolongers the effect of foundation, but also protect the skin from environmental damages.
It’s absolutely essential to apply it, prior to your foundation.
If you have any recommendation on foundation base, please let me know.