A makeup primer is a product that is applied to the skin before makeup to help it last longer and create a smoother, more even surface. Here are some details about makeup primers:

Positive aspects:

• Helps makeup last longer
• Creates a smoother, more even surface for makeup application
• Can help control excess oil
• Can diminish the appearance of fine lines and pores
• Some primers contain skin-boosting benefits like anti-aging properties or better hydration

Negative aspects:

• Some primers contain nanoparticles, which have been linked to negative health conditions like liver damage and brain and nerve damage
• Store-bought primer will most likely work better than a DIY version

Ingredients or materials:

• Most primers include silicone ingredients or are silicone-based, which helps them fill in imperfections in your skin such as lines, wrinkles, pores, and scarring
• Other common ingredients include dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, trisiloxane, caprylyl methicone, talc, and disteardimonium hectorite
• Some primers are plant-based and contain living, raw ingredients
• Some primers contain stearic acid, which can be taken from animal fat
• Reviva Labs Makeup Primer is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, petroleum, and other harmful ingredients

It is important to identify your skin type and what you are looking to get out of a primer in order to choose the right type for you. Common types of primers include:

• Silicone-based primers: help even out your skin’s texture and leaves your face feeling super smooth. This is a good type of primer for you if you have oily or average skin.
• Pore filling primers: help to diminish the appearance of pores.
• Mattifying primers: help control excess oil and keep skin looking matte longer.
• Illuminating or dewy primers: give skin a luminous, dewy finish.
• Color correcting primers: help to neutralize redness, sallowness, or other discoloration.