Makeup has the potential to transform our skin.

On the more frustrating end, it can also lead to acne.

This has everything to do with what’s inside the makeup.

Woman applying makeup primer to her face

It’s a great tool to utilize in your makeup routine.

Before integrating though, you should know that there’s a certain way to apply it.

Additionally, washing it off properly will help prevent breakouts.

Woman applying makeup with her fingers

“Tapping stabilizes the area.”

Some makeup artistsrecommendusing your fingers to apply it rather than a brush.

Additionally, it’sabsolutely essential to let your primer dry makeup artist Mary Phillips toldAllureto wait at least a minute.

Woman looking in the mirror

When this happens, acne breakouts tend to happen.

Double-cleansing on days you wear primer can help prevent breakouts.

Avendano went on to explain that a dollop the size of a dime or nickel is plenty.

As we established earlier, different primers accomplish different things.

This pertains especially to skin key in.

“If your skin is dry, you want a hydrating primer.

If your skin is oily, you want a mattifying primer.”

Some primers can help reduce redness, others can brighten your skin, while others can help color correct.

With that being said, their effects are not long-lasting.