Beauty Buys: Be Primed…

The key to flawless skin *aside from airbrushing* is a good primer.

Primers prepare your skin for makeup and really are a fantastic way to even out skin tone and get that flawless complexion that we all see in the magazines. Let’s face it, we’ve all picked up a magazine and thought ‘I want to look like that’. In fact, ashamed as I am to admit this, half the time I buy a magazine because I want to look like the cover girl (even though I know she is probably photoshop’d to within an inch of her life). What can I say…I am a sucker for advertising and pretty pictures.

Even though no product will ever have the miracle skills of a computer *maybe one day…* a primer is definitely a must have in my makeup bag. The right primer can help increase the longevity of your makeup and reduce the look of pores and fine lines {HURRAY}. If your a no-makeup girl, then a primer can also help give your skin radiance and make it silky-soft without the need for foundations and cover-ups. Perfect for a busy lifestyle too!

Being a bit of a makeup junkie *much to the disgust of my credit card* I have tried and tested a lot of primers over the years, here are my 5 personal favourites (in no particular order)…

1. Mac Prep and Prime

2. Bare Minerals Prime Time

3. Dr. Feel Good by Benefit

4. That Gal by Benefit

5. Smash box Photo Finish Primer

Happy Priming!

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