How Important Is The Use Of Primary Before Makeup? This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - To get good and long-lasting makeup results, there are many products that must be used. One of them is primary.

Primary is a basic product used after skincare or sunscreen, or to be precise before establishment. The purpose of primary use is to create a smoother surface of the skin so that makeup can stick better and last longer.

By using the primary, the skin becomes more ready to be overwritten with various other makeup products. Primary functions to control oil to disguise pores so that makeup looks more integrated with the skin.

"Primer works as an initial coating that prepares the skin before makeup. Its functions include controlling oil, flattening skin texture, disguising pores, and providing a bright effect on the face," said makeup artist Tyron Machhausen, as quoted by Vogue, on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Primary use is highly recommended, especially for those who want to get makeup results that last longer. In addition, the primary also functions as a substitute for moisturizers if they already contain various skincare ingredients in them.

"Primer can at the same time function as a moisturizer, so it is very necessary. Primary creates a good basis for foundation and helps makeup last longer," he said.

However, primary selection should be adjusted to the type and condition of the skin. Here are some primary types based on their functions.

1. Primary mainstreaming, suitable for oily skin, usually oil-free and contains sebum-absorbing particles.2. Primary hydrating, suitable for dry or dehydrated skin, usually contains ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or shea butter.3. Primary pore-filling, designed to disguise large pores and rough textures on the skin.4. Primary brightening or illuminating, is used for dull skin, typically containing smooth shimmers so that it has bright and shiny effects. 5. Primary color-correcting, contains colors such as green, purple, or pearl that are useful for correcting reddening, dull, or black circles.