Moisturizer and Primer?

doubleespresso

doubleespresso

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#1
I've only recently discovered primer.. and since I have dry skin, I always have to rely on putting moisturizer on before applying foundation; but I understand makeup lasts longer and applies smoother on top of primer. Can someone please advise if moisturizer and primer can be worn together? (If I put the moisturizer on under the primer, will the moisturizer ruin the effect of the primer?) Thanks!
 
#2
I always, without fail, wear moisturizer, and I put on primer before foundation :smile:. I apply primer over moisturizer without any problems! I just let my moisturizer "set" a bit first.
 
#4
Just remember to let the moisturizer totally sink in before putting on the primer. You can use a tissue to LIGHTLY blot before applying the primer as there would be about 10% - 20% of moisturizer that doens't sink in.
 
#5
I put my moisturizer on and wait a few minutes, and then apply the primer. Since you have dry skin, look for a primer that is non-irritating and for your skin type. It helps so much with foundation going on smoother!
 
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[vogue];4381626 said:
Just remember to let the moisturizer totally sink in before putting on the primer. You can use a tissue to LIGHTLY blot before applying the primer as there would be about 10% - 20% of moisturizer that doens't sink in.
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Heres where I made my mistake.
I didnt wait long enough - and i didnt lightly blot.
The result? My moisturiser mixed with my primer and instead of settling, it spread!
So when i applied my foundation over the top, it was very waxy, refused to settle and had 'swirl' marks from where I had tried to blend it.
Bad idea!

But I also recommend using less of each because primers have moisturising agents in them anyway.
 
#7
April_Skye said:
The result? My moisturiser mixed with my primer and instead of settling, it spread!
So when i applied my foundation over the top, it was very waxy, refused to settle and had 'swirl' marks from where I had tried to blend it.
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That's exactly what I was afraid of, and I was too lazy to try... so I had to ask first :P

I didn't think it would matter if I let the moisturizer set since i figured the moisturizing agents would still somehow mess up the effect of the primer. Anyway, I put on my Neutogena Anti-wrinkle face moisturizer this morning and waited 10mins to put on Smashbox primer. I then waited another 2mins and applied Bare Minerals. I skipped the setting powder since it looked so smooth already. I think the results came out much better than my usual routine of moisturizer + foundation + powder.

Thank you everyone!!
 
#8
I've been using BE's prime time for about a month and I love it! First I use the skin rever upper then the prime time then the foundation and it always holds my makeup in place until evening time!
 
#10
YES! i always use moisturizer BEFORE my primer..and leave it on for 2 mins or so so it's not so wet....and a GREAT primer is the ARMANI MASTER PRIMER if you're looking for one =)
 
#12
Moisturize and let it sit for a bit so your skin soaks it in and then prime. Let the primer sit for a bit and then follow your normal makeup routine but you should always wear moisturizer. I usually let my primer and moisturizer sit for 60 seconds or so.
 
#13
berrydiva said:
Moisturize and let it sit for a bit so your skin soaks it in and then prime. Let the primer sit for a bit and then follow your normal makeup routine but you should always wear moisturizer. I usually let my primer and moisturizer sit for 60 seconds or so.
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Agree. One thing I noticed is I was putting on too much moisturizer as I have very dry skin. It my foundation and primer disappear after a couple of hours. Now I use a thin layer of moisturizer, primer and then foundation and it works great.

Smash box and Hourglass both make great primers and are Cruelty-Free.
 
#15
doubleespresso said:
I've only recently discovered primer.. and since I have dry skin, I always have to rely on putting moisturizer on before applying foundation; but I understand makeup lasts longer and applies smoother on top of primer. Can someone please advise if moisturizer and primer can be worn together? (If I put the moisturizer on under the primer, will the moisturizer ruin the effect of the primer?) Thanks!
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Moisturizer and primer CAN AND SHOULD be worn together.

But you should always wait a few minutes till the moisturizer is completely absorbed before applying the primer.
 
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