elf mini primer

Face primers commonly come in pressed-powder, liquid, gel, and cream formats.

Primers typically list the skin types they suit—many note suitability for normal, combination, oily, dry, and sensitive skin. Choose a formula matched to your skin’s needs (e.g., hydrating for dry skin, mattifying for oily skin).

Apply face primers before foundation to smooth skin and help foundation adhere and last. Setting powders are applied after makeup is finished—dust lightly over foundation to set the look. Always follow the product’s specific directions.

Eye primers are often cream-based and create a sheer, non-greasy base that intensifies eye color, prevents smudging and creasing, and extends eyeshadow wear.

Primers offer finishes from matte and semi-matte to sheer or natural. Textures include smooth or silky liquids, sticky/gel primers for better grip, pressed powders, and cream formulations.