Nothing is worse than going all out on a makeup look — a red lip, bold smokey eye, graphic liner, etc. — and then having it melt away after an hour or two. All that hard work was wasted because your makeup just couldn’t hold onto your skin.
There are a couple of things you can do to extend your makeup, such as using water- and sweat-proof products or using a good setting powder or spray. But every makeup pro’s secret weapon to long-lasting makeup involves a product you put on even before your makeup touches your skin. Say hello to makeup primers.
What Does Makeup Primer Do?
We’ve all heard a lot about these magical products, but what does a makeup primer actually mean? Basically, a makeup primer sets the stage for your makeup by taking care of your skin. “A makeup primer is typically a skincare-infused base product that creates a smooth canvas on the skin before applying makeup,” celebrity makeup artist and key makeup artist at the New York City Ballet Neil Scibelli tells WWD.
Another important thing makeup primers do
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