Homemade Primer For Dry to Normal Skin with just Two Ingredients

How to make your own makeup primer at home?

Some people do not know about makeup primers, what a makeup primer actually is, what does it do or is it a necessary step to be followed while applying makeup? I have seen so many people who do not bother preparing their skin before applying foundation they just simply apply foundation directly on their bare skin. By doing this the foundation will get into your pores causing breakouts.

In this blog we are going to learn the following things:

1. What is a makeup primer?
2. What are the benefits of using primer?
3. Should we really use makeup primers?
4. How to make your own makeup primer at home?
5. How to apply primer properly?
6. Mistakes we do while applying primer?

So let’s get started with the basic question.

What is a makeup primer and benefits of using it?

Primer is a makeup product used before foundation and is available in different forms powder, gel and liquid. It does two magical works.

• It forms a thin layer between your skin and foundation so there are minimum chances of products entering into your pore and causing nightmares aka breakouts.
• It gives a smooth coverage and a long lasting effect to your foundation. It is a life-saver for you in all extreme weathers. Either its scorching heat, humid, cold or dry temperature a primer will help your makeup to stay at its place for a longer period of time.
  

Should we really use makeup primers?

Is primer really a necessary step? And the answer is YES. As discussed above that many people often ignore this step as they don’t find it a necessary step to be followed or they do not find it worth their money. Second most commonly done mistake is people with all skin types think that a primer is not for them. It usually happens when they use a primer not made for their skin type and they end up quitting this step. If we choose right primer for our skin type it will give a smooth and long lasting look to our foundation.

How to make your own makeup primer at home?

Making your own primer at home is super-duper easy. I have used just two simple ingredients in it. This primer works best for dry to normal skin types.

Things you will need:

• Aloe Vera gel 
  
• Glycerin 
  
• You favorite essential oil (optional)
• Empty foundation/Primer bottle 
  

Process:

1. Add 2 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel in the bottle.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of glycerin and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in it.
3. Mix them well.
4. Your primer is ready.

This primer works same as of market primers and is very effective in making your foundation/base long lasting.

Aloe Vera Gel covers your pores and doesn't let makeup enter into them.

Glycerin works as adhesive and helps to hold your makeup for a longer period.

How to apply primer properly?

First of all moisturize your skin with your favorite moisturizer and leave it for 5 minutes

Take primer in small quantity on your fingers. One to two drops will be enough or in other words take amount equal to two peas. Apply in all over your face and gently dab it and then message with your fingers. Make sure to apply it evenly on your entire face. You can also use brush to apply primer on small areas like nose corners, eyelids etc.

Mistakes we do while applying primer?

These are some common mistakes may people do:

1. Not applying any primer at all.
2. Applying too much primer.
3. Applying primer before moisturizer or not applying any moisturizer at all. As primer forms a layer between your skin and foundation so it is mandatory to make your skin moisturized and completely prepared. You can see my full blog on preparing your skin before makeup.
4. Applying primer immediately after applying moisturizer is another mistake while applying primer.
5. Another common mistake is not using right primer according to your skin type.
6. And not giving it time to set. Give at least 5 minutes to get in absorbed into the skin.

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