What is Primer and do I need it?

Foundation Primer
Primer is a pre-foundation conditioner that acts as an invisible barrier between the skin and make-up. I’ve been doing some research on this beauty tool and have read it’s an essential ingredient to achieve make-up that stays looking fresh and in place for hours. Primer also helps cover fine lines and skin imperfections, which helps to ensure a flawless make-up finish.

Laura Mercier was at the forefront of make-up primers and created the first one in 1995. I thought her line would be the place to start and see that her primers retail for around $30 each and come in a variety of types. I plan to chose the “Foundation Primer – Hydrating” since my skin is a tad on the dehydrated/aging side. This type also claims to “help to hold water in the skin throughout the day….and can be used alone without foundation to increase skin’s brightness, luster and texture.” All of which sound pretty fabulous to me. I actually don’t wear a lot of foundation, in fact, I mainly wear tinted moisturizer or a light dusting of mineral make-up in a powder form by Jane Iredale.

MAC cosmetics also sells a primer called “Prep + Prime Skin” and retails for around $44.
MAC Prep + Prime Skin

I am a huge fan of MAC so will put this on my list to try next. Now, I need to get to a department store to make this purchase.