What is the difference between primer and liquid foundation? Can they be used at the same time?

Primer and liquid foundation are popular among many people and they feel good when applied on the face. What is the difference between primer and liquid foundation? Can primer and liquid foundation be used at the same time?

The difference between primer and liquid foundation

The ingredients, effects, usage methods and order of use of primer and liquid foundation are different. For example, primer contains a variety of vitamins, antioxidants and moisture, which can effectively even out skin tone, refine pores, control oil and moisturize. Liquid foundation generally contains talc, kaolin, titanium dioxide, zinc stearate, zinc myristate, calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, which play a role in regulating skin tone, improving facial texture, concealing blemishes, etc.

Specific differences:

1. Different ingredients

Primer: Primer contains a variety of vitamins, antioxidants and moisture, which can effectively even out skin tone, refine pores, control oil and moisturize.

Liquid foundation: Liquid foundation generally contains talc, kaolin and titanium dioxide, zinc stearate and zinc myristate, as well as calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, which play a role in regulating skin tone, improving facial texture, concealing blemishes, etc.

2. The effects are different

Primer: Modifies uneven skin tone and dullness. Topical application can make the skin flawless and present a crystal clear and naturally radiant skin.

Liquid foundation: effectively adjusts skin tone, covers blemishes and improves facial skin texture. It also has the effects of moisturizing and isolating dust.

3. Different usage methods

Primer: Primer can generally be mixed with liquid foundation, and can be applied locally to highlight the advantages of local skin.

Liquid foundation: Liquid foundation generally needs to be gently pressed onto the skin with a powder puff, and usually needs to be used on the entire face.

4. The order of use is different

Primer: Primer is generally used before applying sunscreen and isolation cream. If the primer itself has the isolation and sunscreen effect, it does not need to be reused.

Liquid foundation: Liquid foundation is generally used after primer and before makeup, and is the first step in makeup.

Can liquid foundation and primer be used at the same time?

Liquid foundation and primer can be used at the same time or mixed together. When the skin is dry and dehydrated, when the texture of the liquid foundation becomes a little dry, when the skin feels dry and tight or has dry lines and peeling after applying the liquid foundation, you can mix the liquid foundation and primer together. This can allow the primer to play its original role, while eliminating the step of applying an extra layer of primer, and the burden on the skin will be less.

This is the end of the introduction to the difference between liquid foundation and primer. They can be used at the same time.