How Multi-Priming Can Make Your Makeup Last Forever
Like multi-masking, we've started using different primers to address various skin concerns. Here's how well it works
Have you heard of multi-masking? It works on the premise that your face is not just one skin type throughout, and would benefit from using different targeted facial masks to address the concerns of each area. Multi-priming works on that same principle too. Our T-zones are generally oilier while the U-zones tend to be drier and dehydrated. Here are different makeup primers to help you combat various makeup issues and ensure that your makeup lasts as long and as flawless as possible.
Hydration: Blur & Moisture Serum Primer, US$28 ($39.66), Dominique Cosmetics
A combination of hyaluronic acid, trehalose, betaine and a unique Sugar Complex work together to quench the skin while Saliporine-8 helps maintain hydration levels.
This Bobbi Brown primer is easily one of the best-selling primers due to its tried and true nourishing formula containing shea butter and vitamins B, C and E.
As glycerin hydrates and plumps, witch hazel works to minimise pores and blur fine lines. Niacinamide is also added to this primer to even and brighten the complexion over time.
Available in two shades – a rose or lavender tint – these Sunplay sunscreens double as colour-correcting primers to counteract dullness and sallowness. Iridescent strobe pearl powders also help blur imperfections and boost radiance while various skincare ingredients nourish.
The VDL primer uses a mix of red and blue pigment particles to illuminate and brighten the complexion while making the skin appear glowy and perfected.
Elf Cosmetics’ putty primer has garnered raved reviews since its launch. This is the mattifying, oil-free version that has kaolin and white charcoal added to control shine and leave a poreless, makeup-gripping finish.
Did you know that your setting spray can also double as a primer to further bolster your makeup’s longevity? Spritz a couple of sprays before applying foundation while your face is still damp from it. The Skindinavia setting spray also has a patent technology to draw heat away from the skin to keep you cool throughout the day.
For those with normal skin types that don’t really need any of the above primers, consider bolstering your sunscreen coverage then. This Supergoop! sunscreen works as a makeup primer as well and applies clear so it doesn’t alter your complexion.
Text: Ho Guo Xiong/HerWorld