Prep School

The essential function of foundation primer is to prepare the skin for the foundation. It smooths out fine lines and large pores by lightly filling them in and creating a more flat, even canvas. Primer also helps to reduce shininess in oily skin types. In addition to the smoothing benefits it also helps keep your make up on longer, and what bride doesn't want in on that action? It acts as a base. Instead of the makeup absorbing into your skin, it adheres to the primer rather than the skin itself. Therefore using less foundation. To use, apply moisturizer as you would normally. Allow it a minute to penetrate into your skin. Then pour a little primer onto the back of your hand and use a sponge to blend and allow it to sink into your skin. Then apply your foundation as you would normally after the primer has set. Easy peasy. Done. Most lines now carry a primer, I have tried many of them and they all seem quite similar. I particularly love the Photo Finish Foundation Primer by Smashbox.