Primers are base for the makeup , they help fill in lines and also help your makeup stay for longer. They conceal specific skin concerns like dullness or redness, before you apply foundation.
As there are so many different kinds of primers in the market these days ,begginers get very confused to decide that which one would be right for them. Well no worries , as am here to help you.
Different shades of primers are used for different purposes , let me break it down to you in this simple cheat sheet:
Purple :
– its is used by sallow skin sufferers.
– it helps counteract unwanted yellow tones for the brighter complexion.
Pro tip- mix a pea –size amount with foundation for the natural and flawless effect.
NYX Studio Perfect Primer : SPP03 Lavender (Purple)
Green:
– It is best used for acne prone skin.
– it conceals area of redness also minimizes the pore visibility.
– You can use all over if you have a widespread redness , or just dab on the problematic area which you need to give an even tone base for your foundation application.
– I personally love NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer Anti-Redness in particular as i have used it many times.
NYX Studio Perfect Primer, Green, 30ml
Pink :
– Its used for people having dull complexion i.e, when you are tired and overworked and it has started to show.
– It helps Adding luminousity and luster to the skin.
– Also helps to achieve a natural, healthy-looking glow.
– it also disguises fine lines and large pores.
Revlon Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator Primer – 30 ml (Pink Light – 200)
Yellow :
– its mostly used when your complexion may be too fair to hide the blue-purple blood vessels beneath the surface—especially around your eyes.
– But it also add warmth to a darker complexion by layering under foundation,
-It usually used to even out ruddiness and erase the sign of fatique as well
Peach:
-The sun rays, irritation, hormones and etc. can cause your skin to have age spots, dark circles, and patches of melasma. peach-colored primers won’t heal the damage, but they will do a brilliant job of hiding it.
– It works on any skin color with unwanted pigmentation.
