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" Like red lipsticks aren&amp;#039;t just for Christmas, primers aren&amp;#039;t just for Summer, although they sure as heck help your makeup survive sweaty situations. The staple skincare-to-makeup step may seem like another thing to add to your routine, but the easy investment saves you time in makeup top-ups throughout the day. Promise. It&amp;#039;s not just the fact that they&amp;#039;re makeup magnets which makes us love them. Just as good underwear can transform your outfit, primers smooth out your skin and ensure products sit better on top from the get-go. But finding the right one and making the most of it is another matter. We asked primer authority and Smashbox&amp;#039;s National Makeup Coach, Janine Bird, tips for choosing a perfect primer for your complexion and her application know-how for getting more bang for your buck. 1. &amp;quot;Anyone who is seeking their perfect primer should remember that you are unique and come with a unique set of concerns and needs for your skin. Therefore, try and choose a primer which addresses these concerns, should that be oily t-zones, blemishes, pigmentation or dryness (to name a few), make sure you take these into account when choosing.&amp;quot; READ OUR REVIEWS OF THE LEADING PRIMERS HERE 2. &amp;quot;When using a foundation primer, apply to a pea sized amount to clean, moisturised skin. Try to avoid the temptation to use more than directed; it may seem that if you use more then surely it will work better; however the opposite can be true if you apply too much.&amp;quot; 3. &amp;quot;Start at the centre of the face and then smooth gently (don&amp;#039;t rub) working upwards and outwards towards the hairline and jaw.&amp;quot; 4. &amp;quot;Check first, but most primers should be safe to use right up to the lash line to help your concealer and eye makeup stay put, unless they have oil control or specific treatment elements that are not applicable for use in the delicate eye area.&amp;quot; 5. &amp;quot;If you have super sensitive eyes that puff up easily, try a dedicated under eye primer (such as the Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer) to help your foundation and concealer stay in place and deliver additional eye care benefits.&amp;quot;  HERE ARE 10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR MAKEUP LAST ALL DAY "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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