primer can be a controversial topic in the beauty industry. While some people (like myself) completely believe in them, others can’t stand them or think they are completely meaningless. I will tell you something, though. In my opinion, they are a must if you have oily or acne-prone skin. Oil can be difficult to deal with — especially if you have combination skin sometimes dry and greasy. After speaking with countless experts including makeup artists and dermatologists, they seem to all agree that oily skin = unbalanced skin. The deeper layers of your skin can actually become dehydrated—when that happens, it tends to start producing than surface oil to overcompensate for dryness.
I find that this is definitely the case for me, but it can also take time (and right Skin Care) to bring balance to your skin. I noticed that using serums with multiple molecular weights hyaluronic acid was a game changer. Hyaluronic acid is lightweight and helps bind water to the skin to reduce moisture loss and leave skin more balanced. In the meantime, though, if you have more oily skin, you can totally try a primer that’s mattifying and non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog your pores). you) to keep your makeup smudge-free for a few hours. For my top picks and a quick look at how my $10 favorites are performing, keep scrolling below.
