What's a Primer, You Ask?

One of the latest beauty trends is applying a primer before your foundation. Let me tell you girls, your makeup will last longer and look fresh all day if primer is used. Essentially, primer evens out the skin tone, stops shine and oil production in their tracks, provides a base that allows foundation to go on smoother and can even soften and "fill in" fine lines and wrinkles. I recently got a sample of Laura Geller’s Spackle and was thrilled with the results. The gel/cream formulation is oil-free and is packed with botanicals to provide a perfect canvas for foundation. I also tried a sample of LORAC’s new aquaPrime Oil-Free Makeup Primer (thanks to fellow makeup junkie and friend Sheila O.) and wasn’t as pleased with the results. My foundation didn’t “glide” on or look as smooth as it did with Spackle.