2016-03-08 Makeup Post a Comment

Makeup basics: Primers

Today we’re talking about primers. Using a primer is recommended, but not necessary.

Primer’s primary function is to set the makeup and hold it in place the whole day. Primer makes a smooth, even layer on the skin and makes a great base for foundation. It might help your makeup last longer, so it’s good for special occassions too.

But how to choose the right primer for your skin?

Choose a primer based on your skin’s main issue. Go for hydrating and illuminating if it’s dryness, tone-evening for redness, matte finish for oiliness, and wrinkle-smoothing for age-related changes.

My skin is mixed, so it’s oily, but sometimes dry. I usually go for primers, that smooth out my pores and make my skin matte. I have tried a bunch of primers and now I’m sharing some, that I’ve tried and liked.

 

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Benefit The Porefessional Primer
This promises to really smooth pores and keep the makeup in place. The consistency is a thick paste. I love this, but it doesn’t last as long as I would like – I start to shine sooner than I should.

Stila One Step Illuminate Primer
My favourite primer of all times! This beats all the other primers. I bought this for brides or special occasion makeup, but have been using this daily. This illuminates and brightens the skin, but also minimizes shine and keeps the makeup on point the whole day. This is amazing.

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An example of what a primer can do. See how Benefit Porefessional primer hides my pores and makes my skin smooth and quite matte?

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2016-03-07 Reviews, Skincare Post a Comment

Dabba floral waters

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These promo shots are gorgeous! Glitter and forest are forever meant to be, amen. #obsessed

Today the spotlight is on the Dabba floral waters. Spoiler alert:they are amazing. I was hooked on them the first moment I got them.

One word: Packaging. So pretty. I feel like packaging is so important when it comes to cosmetics. In the best case scenario opening a package is an experience. It’s a little gift, just for yourself. It’s even better if the product inside is as beautiful and good quality as the packaging suggests.

Dabba is a latvian ecocertified brand, which uses northern plants in their products – which are floral waters. The ingredients are gathered only once a year in the best time to gather whatever is needed (birch, apples, heather etc.)

As a finnish nature-loving person this sounds good!

I got two products to try out. Birch Leaf Water and Peppermint Floral Water.

Birch Leaf Water is great for mixed or oily skin. It purifies and balances skin. It feels fresh and moist on the skin. It’s not drying as some products for oily skin tend to be. The product comes in a spray bottle, so it’s great to use as it’s own, without cotton pad. Spraying this to my face at home creates a nice relaxing spa-moment. The smell itself is very relaxing too.

Peppermint Floral Water is designed for tired or aging skin but it also works as a refreshener. I used this on my face if I felt tired or wanted to freshen up. The smell in this is also very relaxing and this was nice in the sauna too. It wasn’t too heavy, so if you want just a tiny bit of smell this is good for you in the sauna.

These bottles only cost about 16,60€ and there is one for each skintype. You can buy them for example here (Jolie.fi)

I can highly recommend, I personally will keep using these.

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