Anyone have any good primers to recommend for reactive skin?
I'm looking for myself, not clients, I use Laura Mercier for clients and never have a problem but it breaks me out and want to try something new. Thanks All!
Thomas Van Dyke
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Lucie Gardiner Worship wrote: ...primers to recommend for reactive skin?
I'm looking for myself, not clients, I use Laura Mercier for clients and never have a problem but it breaks me out and want to try something new.
I always test product on myself first, any issues I don't use it on clients, enough said...
Might keep in mind that effective treatment of allergies is a complex challenge... An allergist is a physician... They must complete medical school and then three years of residency... An internet forum isn't an appropriate substitute for the guidance of a trained, licensed professional...
However as a make-up artist it is germane to match primer to the vehicle of the foundation used in the look... i.e. for silicone based product use a silicone based primer likewise for oil based product...
My current favorites? TEMPTU S/B Primer for Silicone based product a.k.a. TEMPTU S/B, Cinema Secrets foundation, etc. For Oil based product I've used Eve Pearl's moisturizing primer for years... totally love it... works superb for RCMA...
If anyone has a fail safe primer they use on skin prone to breakouts, I'd love to hear about those in particular.
I'm one of those poor souls who has breakouts with products most don't, Laura Mercier primer for example, I have never, ever had a client had a bad reaction but I do, same with MUFE HD foundation, even though I love it, I just can't wear it on my own face...
I cannot do without MUFE allmat primer! Even my clients who have had sensitive skin, had no issus with this. I love it! It keeps makeup lasting longer and great for under eys cuz it fills in the fine lines a little before u apply concealer
My pick for silicone-based foundation is MUFE HD Primer, for water-based I love OCC Skin Primer.
I can't stand the feel of primers with lots of silicone in them, and the two I mentioned feel weightless and prime beautifully.
If it's for yourself and you don't care about flash photography, MAC Prep&Prime spf 40 (or 50?can't remember) is also a great product, makes foundation last a lot longer and doesn't clog pores. It does feel slightly heavier than the other two though.
Hope that helps!
Lucie Gardiner Worship wrote: Thanks for all your great suggestions!
If anyone has a fail safe primer they use on skin prone to breakouts, I'd love to hear about those in particular.
I'm one of those poor souls who has breakouts with products most don't, Laura Mercier primer for example, I have never, ever had a client had a bad reaction but I do, same with MUFE HD foundation, even though I love it, I just can't wear it on my own face...
When you say breakout, are you talking an allergic reaction (red bumps all over) or pimples (white heads)? You may be allergic to a commonly used ingredient in makeup. Nowadays, makeup is non-comedigenic, meaning it won't clog pores. Most breakouts are skin reactions, not pimples. Maybe you're allergic to silicone? Certain preservatives? Maybe this can help you break down what's breaking you out! But anyways....I use MUFE or Smashbox primers in my kit....Chanel primer on myself.
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