Primer - what does it do, do I need one and if so which one please.?

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It's a bit like paint primer imo. Fills in the holes a bit and provides a good surface for lasting foundation.

Makes foundation look fresh for hours. I love the benefit stay flawless 15 hour primer, it's really amazing.

WRT brand it's a good idea to try a few I think. I've currently settled on Lanacane as a primer alternative - it's supposed to have the same ingredients as Smashbox.

Pore Pofessional, No 7 Airbrush and Mac Prep and Prime are good options too.

Try translucent loose powder under foundation. Better than any primer I've tried.

I got some smashbox for Christmas and it's really good- smooths the face and makes your foundation last and last.

Another vote for Boots No 7 airbrush primer.

Another vote for primetime by bareMinerals. NOT THE OIL CONTROL ONE THOUGH!

Have tried most primers, smashbox is ok, estee lauder is quite good, max factor is awful, bareMinerals is fab, rimmel is awful.

Do you use the bare minerals primer under mineral foundation or liquid foundation too?

I like Laura Mercier

Body Shop Vitamin C one is gorgeous. I don't actually wear foundation but I still love the effect ofthis stuff. Sali Hughes currently all over Dior Glow Maximiser, but it's v pricy so I'd want to test it first.

The Dior glow maximiser is amazing stuff, I mix it with my foundation. I find it not as heavy as a primer, I have used the benefit pore one And the prime time one by bare minerals And didn't rate either

You need bare minerals prime time in your life .

The Body Shop one is called Vitamin C Skin Reviver, check out the reviews, it's extremely popular.

Thank you everyone. Off to the shops later so will investigate as many as possible!

shop you can wear it under either. I use it under mineral powder, my beauty therapist uses it under liquid

Smashbox specialise in primers and their Photo Finish one is brilliant. Affordable too.

I use Smashbox photo finish and I love it.

I use the bronze coloured one, which i think is called luminous, as I use a matt foundation and it gives a lovely glow.

I just got another one during the week, it cost £25 but I've had it most of the year. It is so thick and creamy, you really don't need much.

Try the Lanacane anti-chafe gel, it's brilliant as a primer an way cheaper. A tube lasts forever!

I'm obviously in the minority here as I hate the Bare Minerals one, Prime Time!

Don't actually use one myself as already have 2 layers under my make up (Dermalex for rosacea and Garnier BB cream for sensitive skin). Make up lasts all day without a problem.

Thanks BeeRay

I recently started using a primer, don't and never have used foundation