Using makeup primer spray is a simple yet effective step to prepare your skin for makeup application, creating a smooth canvas and helping your look last longer. Unlike setting spray, which is applied after makeup, primer spray is used before you apply any foundation, concealer, or powder.
Applying Makeup Primer Spray
To use makeup primer spray:
- Cleanse and Moisturize: Start with a clean, moisturized face. Ensure your skincare products have absorbed fully before applying primer.
- Shake the Bottle: Give the primer spray bottle a good shake to mix the ingredients.
- Close Your Eyes and Mouth: Protect your eyes and mouth from the spray.
- Hold and Spray: Hold the bottle about 8-10 inches away from your face.
- Mist Your Face: Apply 2-4 spritzes in an 'X' and 'T' pattern or simply mist evenly across your face.
- Allow to Dry: Let the primer spray air dry completely for 30-60 seconds before moving on to your makeup. This allows it to form a proper base.
Benefits of Using Primer Spray:
- Creates a smoother surface for makeup application.
- Helps makeup adhere better and last longer.
- Can help minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines.
- Some formulas offer hydration, oil control, or color correction.
Primer Spray vs. Setting Spray
It's important to distinguish between primer spray and setting spray, as they serve different purposes and are applied at different stages of your makeup routine.
- Primer Spray: Applied before makeup to prepare the skin.
- Setting Spray: Applied after makeup to lock it in place.
As mentioned in a discussion about [makeup spray](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example_link_if_available - Note: The original video URL is not available, so this is a placeholder for illustration), some sprays, like certain ones from Skandinavia mentioned around the 0:08 mark, are setting sprays. These are used once you've applied your makeup. Spraying them over your face, especially if you've powdered it, can take away the powder residue and will hold the makeup in. This clearly describes the function and application of a setting spray, which differs from how a primer spray is used.
| Feature | Makeup Primer Spray | Makeup Setting Spray |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Before foundation/makeup | After all makeup (foundation, powder, blush, etc.) |
| Purpose | Prepare skin, create base, improve longevity | Lock makeup in place, reduce powdery finish, extend wear, hydrate, control oil |
| Reference Note | Not discussed in reference snippet | Described as applied after makeup to take away powder residue and hold makeup in |
Understanding the difference ensures you use each product correctly for the best results in your makeup application and longevity.
