How to apply primer before foundation

Everyone knows the basic components of a standard makeup kit: foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick, mascara, and blush.

Where things get a little more complicated are the products that many people consider optional — but essential — add-ons: setting spray, finishing power, and, perhaps the most widely questioned, primer.

What happens if you don't use primer makeup

You probably remember a time before everyone used primer and makeup was still worn by the masses. Does this mean that primer is just a scam created by cosmetics companies or is it really a necessary step?

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To get to the bottom of it, Glam spoke exclusively to beauty and skincare expert Sasha Core, owner of the Sasha Core Beauty + Skin Clinic, for her thoughts on primer and whether applying it is essential to a flawless face (spoiler alert: it is).

In fact, according to Core, at least one primer belongs in your makeup kit, and you can use the controversial product to bring to life the best possible art on your face.