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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Wednesday Question


I've been testing out a new primer (review to come) and it made me think of this question:

Foundation primer: every day, occasionally or never?

I have to admit that I often skip this step, but when I DO use primer, I always think to myself, "Why don't I make the effort to use this every day?" There is such an improvement in the look of my foundation (and the staying power) that I really should use it every single day. How about you?
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  1. I am the same way. I go out of my way to find primers I really like, and find that I dont use them on a consecutive basis.

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  2. I only use it at night or if I'm going to be out all day into the night so my foundation could last without too much retouching. Most of te time I don't even have to retouch.

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  3. I know you're supposed to but I almost never do! I only remember to prime when I'm going to an event (like a party or a function) but for everyday use, I find the new BB cream I've been using + setting powder works well enough. :)

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  4. I'm with you: occasionally but only because I tend to forget.

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  5. No face primer, because I don't even wear foundation. I never wear any makeup besides eye makeup; parts of my face get so oily sometimes that foundation would probably slide right off! xD (Unhelpful answer is unhelpful...)

    However, if the question was about eyeshadow primer, I would say always. ;)

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  6. I am a new comer to using primer, so occasionally I forget, but boy do I notice it mid afternoon! My rule of thumb is daily during the week. Not so much on the weekend. I don't always have time to freshen up my make up mid day during the week and I find with primer I don't really have to!

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  7. I usually only use it if I am going somewhere important.

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  8. Ever since finding my holy grail foundation (NARS Sheer Glow in Siberia) I haven't used primer. I just haven't found a primer that works well with it. My wear time with it is great though - it stays put and looks fresh for hours. It would be nice to have a primer to get the extra mileage out of my foundation though...if anyone knows of a good primer that pairs well with Sheer Glow please let me know! <3

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  9. I just recently started using a foundation primer and I use it every day. I'm using an unusual product though - it's the Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel which happens to have ingredients that are very similar to more traditional foundation primers. So far so good!

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  10. I always use a primer when doing my makeup. My foundation last all day because of it.

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  11. I use it everyday. Even if I am just doing a quick tutorial. It just helps my foundation glide on my skin alot smoother and improves the overall look of my skin. I have also noticed too that when I apply it underneath of my eyelids, it really helps to stop your concealer from settling into your under eye wrinkles

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  12. I use Avon Magix Face Perfector, and I use it everyday that I am making the effort to wear makeup. I even wear it without foundation, since it helps my skin look better in general. Though lately I have been using at least a bit of foundation all the time.

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  13. I always use a foundation primer, unless I'm just running on a quick errand and don't have the time or don't want to make the effort.

    I've been using a foundation primer for nearly 9 years now and I don't think I could stop!

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  14. I love to always use a foundation primer!

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  15. I started using foundation primers about a year ago, and now I always use one. I have really dry skin, so I need that extra layer to lock in moisture and keep foundation from sticking to dry patches. My foundation looks a lot better now and doesn't absorb into my skin like it used to.

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  16. I tried it a few times, and *hated* the feel. If my skin is in such a state that I need primer + full coverage, I don't bother with any makeup. Most days it's a tinted moisturizer + pressed powder, or mineral powder + finishing powder.

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  17. I can't live without my primer, it's one of my daily staples, I even wear it with without foundation sometimes and with a light powder.

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  18. I don't wear foundation....however, I do wear concealer and mineral powder. So to keep everything intact and long lasting I use monistat chafing gel. It works very very well!!! I never have to touch up my makeup, so I definitey recommend it to others.

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  19. Same here - I have a couple (well, I guess it's three actually) primers that I like but I don't always use 'em, even tho at least one sits right next to my foundation in the cabinet! (caught them playing strip parcheesi the other day, but that's another story..)

    I like how primer kinda fills in the "gaps" (those more cruel than I would call them "wrinkles") and smooths everythng out, so I need to try and remember to use it. Always....

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