Should You Apply Primer or Moisturizer First? Clear Up the Confusion

The order of products used in beauty routines can sometimes be confusing, especially with primer & moisturizer. They are both pretty crucial to getting a flawless beatdown but knowing which comes first can make an important difference in the look and feel of your skin.

Understanding the Basics

What Is Moisturizer?
As moisturizers are for hydrating and nourishing the skin. They do wonders for sealing in hydration while keeping either flaky skin or ashiness at bay, and creating a soft foundation over which to apply makeup. Types of moisturizers range from creams, lotions and gels based on the skin type.

What Is Primer?
Primer is the first step to preparing your skin for makeup and serves as a base that helps create even coverage — which allows foundation to blend flawlessly. It helps to diffuse imperfections, in addition, make-up and brighten the face for up to 16 hours of use. There are primers that banish oiliness, and dullness ,or enhance pores.

The Debate: Which Goes First?

The next important one: which comes first, primer or moisturizer? The answer to this is quite simple —

Moisturizer First
Moisturizing the skin before primer is a good habit, particularly for people who have dry or combination type of skin. This gets your skin exquisitely well-moisturised so the primer sticks to it more evenly, which in turn creates a smoother foundation canvas.

Primer Second
Once the moisturizer is fully absorbed into, apply your primer next. This traps the moisture and creates an even surface for you to apply your foundation. If you do apply primer first, it can actually cause your makeup to be patchy and flake off a bit if you have dry skin or go on unevenly.

Tips for Application

• Being Patient: Let the moisturizer sit on your face for a good 5 minutes before using any type of a priming product. This helps to prevent any pilling or unnecessary texture.
• Right Products: Moisturizer and primer MUST be compatible with each other. For oily skin, choose oil-free products to avoid extra shine.
• Experiment: Skin is unique to everyone. If you realize that your makeup works better in a different order, then feel free to switch it around so long as it can work for the unique skin benefits each item is responsible for.

Conclusion

When it comes to primer vs moisturizer, the choice is simple: always do your skincare routine and apply a layer of moisture BEFORE you prime. This two-step process quality not only help make your makeup application better but maintain the health of skin. An effective beauty routine is all about finding what works best for you! Therefore, experiment before approximating the perfect way that your skin type can perform and lifestyle. Priming and moisturizing also helps!