Primer: the essentials for superstar skin
Flawless makeup is something we all aspire to; that perfectly hydrated skin, minimized pores, and luminous base is a tall order, so do not panic if your makeup is not matching the cover of vogue – airbrushing exists.
But how do we get close if we want to? How can we avoid our make-up separating and coming back to haunt us in photos with flash? Pynck is here to help with all of your questions about which primer is for you.
In essence, all a primer really does is hydrate and aims to keep your make-up on a little longer – so perfect for your night out where you want your make-up to stay impeccable. However, so give a few added benefits depending on what you are looking for.
Take Dior’s Backstage Face & Body Primer for example. It is boasted to be one of the most hydrating ones on the market that provides a blurring effect and peachy undertone so as not to dull the skin. Despite being extremely hydrating it is also mattifying so you don’t have to worry  about looking shiny. We think some of the best primers make you feel like you could get away  with just wearing that! However, if you are going for coverage it is a fabulous accomplice to perfection.
Next up is a cult favourite and internet sensation thanks to Mikayla Nogueira – it’s the Milk Makeup Hydrogrip Primer. It is a sticky gel that helps to keep your make-up locked in and is especially good for ensuring no movement or fading if you are covering a pesky spot or blemish.  It has a groovy molecular make-up of cannabis seed extract as well as aloe, hyaluronic acid, B vitamins and cherry blossom in order to ensure you skin stays hydrated despite the initial sticky texture. Double up with the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Eye Primer to keep your eye shadow intact  all day and night as well as help prevent smudging and creased under-eye concealer.
If minimising pores is the aim of the game, two to try would be Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer or Benefit’s The Porefessional – both available in two sizes. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line has risen to fame and has quickly become a beauty influencer’s favourite from the packaging to the diverse shades to ensure the best colour match – it’s no wonder she has also created a fabulous Primer that mattifies the skin to look as flawless as hers. It glides on with a silky texture to blur pores and causes skin to stay luminous but not oily. Equally, Porefessional is a cult classic and the OG go to of pore coverage. It also evens out skin tone and texture as well as targets any fine lines to ensure a smooth flawless base for you to start your makeup routine right.
