• Remember that you do not have to use a skin tone correction primer. You can use a transparent primer.
• Green primers can cover up areas of severe redness. This is especially helpful when you have sunburn streaks on your skin.
• Yellow primer is suitable for reddish or pinkish skin.
• If your skin has birthmarks, dark spots or bruises, use an orange or peach primer.
• If your skin is yellow or pale then you should try a purple primer.

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. It is very important to remove dust and dirt from the skin before applying makeup. It is equally important to wash your hands. You will apply primers and other makeup products with your fingers, so don't let dirt from your hands get on your skin.

Apply moisturizer. Primers are no substitute for moisturizers and you shouldn't skip the moisturizing step for fear of being too thick for your face. Moisturizers help nourish the skin and keep it healthy, while the primer is also moisturizing, but the main purpose is to keep the foundation.

• Make sure the moisturizer is absorbed into your skin and completely dry before you start applying your primer. If your skin still feels wet, wait a few more minutes for the moisturizer to absorb.

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Part 3 of 3: Using a primer

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   Squeeze a pea-sized amount over the back of your hand. Using too much of the foundation can cause the foundation to clump; In fact, you don't need to use more cream than the pea size or raisins to use on face and neck.

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   Dab the primer in the center of your face and gently massage it with your hands to spread it out. Do the same thing as when you apply moisturizer. Spread the primer evenly over your skin for a smooth, even lining. Make sure to spread the cream up to the hairline and down the neck.
   • Don't forget the eye area. If you are not using a separate eyelid liner then gently dab it on your eyelids, creating a grip on your eye makeup and making them stand out throughout the day.
   • Use your ring finger and your middle finger to gently spread the primer on your face. You can use a sponge or a makeup brush, but it's not absolutely necessary.
   • Apply a thin layer of primer to dry lips to keep the lipstick stand out and keep the lip balm from sticking around the mouth.

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   Wait for the primer to dry completely. This only takes a few minutes. Some people choose to skip foundation, especially if they just want to conceal pores and add shine to the skin. If not, just do the makeup with foundation as usual.
   • Apply a thin layer of foundation and add more layers if needed. By using a primer, you will use less foundation.
   • The foundation layer on the skin at this time will be very smooth and will not leave in the blemishes or wrinkles like without primer.
   • Once you've whipped the foundation, you'll need to keep the foundation by applying a quick coat of colorless powder. If your foundation and foundation are silicone-based and oil-based, this will keep the makeup from drifting.
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