4 good reasons to start using makeup primer today

 By 
Noelle Sciacca
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Primers are makeup's MVP.

The beauty product smooths your skin's surface, by filling in uneven crevices and creating a clean, polished canvas.

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Just like you would coat a wall in primer before painting it a new color, the serum should be applied to a fresh face before adding foundation, concealer or powder.

The lightweight balm also prevents makeup from smudging and rubbing off, giving you a longer lasting beauty look.

While all primers provide a blended and glossy finish, choose a product that meets your skin's specific needs.

1. Photo finish

I keep re-looking at these selfies I took after my interview because my make-up was absolute perfection. I wish make-up could stay on overnight. It's crazy what a difference the right face primer can do for you! Also first time I used #bananapowder It's kind of amazing. And #betterthansexmascara Holy crap. #smashbox #photofinishprimer A photo posted by Kat (@thekattlife) on Dec 8, 2015 at 10:07pm PST

For a face that's picture perfect try Smashbox's Photo Finish primer from Ulta Beauty. The formula minimizes fine lines and controls shine by absorbing oil for up to eight hours. Now there's no need to put your selfie through eighteen filters before posting it to Instagram.

2. Pore minimizing

Need some Christmas makeup inspiration? Click on the direct link in the bio to see how I created this Christmas makeup look A photo posted by Rachel (@rachelbeautystyle) on Dec 15, 2015 at 5:12pm PST

When you'd like rough pores to disappear try The POREfessional Face Primer by Benefit or Too Faced's Primed and Poreless Primer. Both of these products blend into any skin tone to erase the appearance of pesky pores and imperfections.

3. Nourishing

Kat Von D's Lock-It Featherweight Primer keeps skin healthy with a light weight formula that includes vitamin B5, aloe vera, jojoba, and shea.

4. Moisturizing

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