Prep + Prime - How Do You Apply It?

Lalli

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sorry if its a dumb question
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is prep and prime for the face used before or after foundation application, ahh am so new 2 all these things any help appreciated!

sorry if threads been done i searched but couldnt find anything
 

aziajs

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It's used before your foundation. It is a base for your makeup to provide a smoother and easier application as well as making it last longer.
 

Lalli

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thank u
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i bought one 2day im going to do my make up 2 cheer maself up if it looks nice i'll put up a pic
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lovemetodeath

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can't get prep and prime face to work for me

I was recommended to get this to help even out my skin before my SFF, as i can get some flaky patches and i have some large pores around my nose, but TBH i find the P+P seems to make it worse, and not only does my foundation completely still sink into the pores and fine lines it is worse than when i don't use a primer. It also seems to make my foundation go blotchy.

Anyvody else have this problem? The only thing i am finding works right now is to put some of my select sheer pressed onto my nose and the sides of it where i have the large pores, then put my SFF over the top, this seems to stop the foundation sinking into the pores and instantly coming off my nose.
 

mrstucker

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I had the same problem, and though I very rarely wear foundation, I sometimes feel like I want to. I bought the Prep n Prime with the same assumptions. However, I found that it didin't help. What I did find though, was that a good scrub was what I needed to help things look great! I used a good scrub on my face for a few days (3x/week), and within a week, my face 'accepted' the foundation beautifully! HTH
 

lipshock

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Re: Prep + Prime

If you are speaking of the Prep+Prime for the face, I would recommend applying with a foundation brush of sorts. That way you are left with a smooth and even finish. Using the fingers just doesn't allow for proper application of the primer, in my opinion.
 

missgingerlee

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Re: Prep + Prime

I use a foundation brush to put on my Prep+Prime Face. It's easier for me to use that instead of my fingers.
 

baby_love

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Re: Prep + Prime

this is good advice for the face stuff, but you really should specify which Prep+Prime product you're talking about.
 

elektra513

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Re: can't get prep and prime face to work for me

I am having a similar issue with this product, in my cheek area under the eye and on the side (I mean on the face, not on the eye) but I cannot use scrubs on my face (causes inflammation on my sensitive combo skin). No matter how little or a lot I use, it's flaky and disgusting there. I'm going to try only applying it to my oily t-zone and see if that helps matters. If not, I'm gonna have to return it
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nooeeyy

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Re: can't get prep and prime face to work for me

I have the same prob around my nose. What I do is exfoliate like you wouldn't believe. I also a facial cleaning like scrub on my nose to get deep down. I would also recommend a pore refining mask. Something that will make your pores smaller and remove that oil from you pores. That may help the Prep + Prime lay down nicely. Also once your face is cleaned toned and then moisturized, wait at least 3 min before you apply the Primer. Then wait again another 3 minutes before you apply your foundation.
 

soulstar

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Re: can't get prep and prime face to work for me

Are you making sure to moisturize well after cleansing and toning? I also recommend getting some type of exfoliator and using it at least 1-2 times a week (there are alot that are gentle enough for sensitive skin, which I have. I can't recall any right now sorry!) I always make sure the dry spots are definitely moisturized! Let it dry for 5 minutes and maybe spritz a little fix+ before you apply primer and/or after you apply your foundation. Hope that helps!
 

elektra513

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Re: can't get prep and prime face to work for me

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Originally Posted by soulstar
Are you making sure to moisturize well after cleansing and toning? I also recommend getting some type of exfoliator and using it at least 1-2 times a week (there are alot that are gentle enough for sensitive skin, which I have. I can't recall any right now sorry!) I always make sure the dry spots are definitely moisturized! Let it dry for 5 minutes and maybe spritz a little fix+ before you apply primer and/or after you apply your foundation. Hope that helps!

Not sure if you were replying to me, but I do exfoliate, just not with scrubs. Manual exfoliators cause redness/inflammation to my skin (which in turn causes me dark spots), so I use the chemical exfoliating kind. Guess I wasn't clear in my previous post.

I tried the prep + prime again today and it's the same thing. Weird flakiness only on the skin that connects my cheek and eye area if that makes sense...Oh well.
 
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