As a makeup artist, the number one question I get asked ALWAYS is:  “how can I make my makeup last all day?” My response to that is: PRIMERS! Laying down the right foundations, ultimately creates the flawless, picture perfect finish. (just like painting walls)

- Q: What is it’s purpose?
- A: to even out skin tone (color and texture), for a smoothe, even makeup finish

- Q: Why are there so many colors?
- A: I’ll let MAKEUP FOREVER explain this better : http://tinyurl.com/o9w69w

I tend to stick with the non-colored primers or the ones with illuminizers to give the fresh face glow. But if you do have really uneven color tones, then I highly recommend using the color that suits you closest to your needs.

This is going to sound super heavy and time consuming, but sometimes I use a green primer around my nose and lips (where I have red splotchy spots), and an illuminizing primer everywhere else.

Do PRIMERS make a difference in the outcome? YES and YES YES YES! so take the extra 2 minutes to apply it!

See below for some of J’s picks:

- Foundation Primer:

Kevin au Coin – $42

Kevin Au Coin - Primer

Smashbox – $34

Smashbox - Primer

- Eyeshadow Primers:

Urban Decay: $17

Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance: $17

Giella - Magenetic Eye: $27

Feel free to leave any questions you might have in the comment.

Big kiss, lil hug,
J~