Aesthetic Make-Up Blog

I can’t imagine how I survived before I finally discovered the ingenious thing called a primer. This wonderful product is meant to be applied on a bare face to prep it for makeup application. It smooths out fine lines and fills pores, to create the illusion of flawless skin. When you use a primer, your makeup applies evenly, and stays on longer.

My absolute favorite product, my holygrail of all primers, is Smashbox Photo Finish. It comes different formulations to suit a variety on ski-types. I use the Light formula which is for oily skin. But there’s also a green-tinted formula for evening out reddish skin (like those who have Rosacea,) and the newest formula which has SPF 15 and Dermaxyl Complex (an anti-aging ingredient.) Photo Finish has a gel-consistency that glides onto my face like silk, and leaves my skin with a natural matte finish. I also like that it’s oil-free and contains grapeseed extract that soothes the skin, so it’s not just makeup, but a skin treat. Ideally, people follow primer with an application of foundation, but in my case, I find that I’m good to go even sans makeup.

Prices are between $36-45. Not a bad deal for perfect skin.