Choosing the right primer depends on what you're priming and your desired outcome. This guide covers makeup primers and primers for painting miniatures.
Choosing a Makeup Primer
Selecting the perfect makeup primer involves considering your skin type and desired makeup finish.
Skin Type Considerations:
- Dry Skin: Opt for a cream primer to add hydration and create a smooth base. This helps prevent makeup from settling into fine lines.
- Oily Skin: Choose a gel primer to control shine and minimize the appearance of pores. This helps prevent makeup from melting or looking greasy.
- Acne-Prone Skin: Look for a non-comedogenic primer (one that won't clog pores). Some primers contain ingredients like salicylic acid to help combat blemishes.
- Combination Skin: Consider a primer that addresses both oily and dry areas. You might even use different primers for different zones on your face.
- Sensitive Skin: Select a gentle, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic primer to minimize irritation.
Desired Makeup Finish:
- Dewey Look: Choose a hydrating primer and a luminous or satin finish foundation.
- Matte Finish: Opt for a mattifying primer and a matte finish foundation.
Choosing a Primer for Miniatures (Painting)
The choice of primer for painting miniatures depends on the base color you want to achieve and the overall look you're going for.
- White Primer: Provides a bright base, making colors appear more vibrant. It's excellent for light-colored miniatures.
- Black Primer: Creates a darker base, enhancing shadows and depth. Ideal for dark-colored miniatures.
- Grey Primer: A neutral option that provides a good balance between white and black, making it versatile for many projects. The choice between black, white and grey primers will influence the shading and ultimately the appearance of the final painting.
Remember that the primer's job is to provide a foundation for your paint. The color chosen will affect the final color of the miniature.
