Is primer necessary? If so, which one is right for you? I will be the first to admit I don’t always think primer is necessary for everyone; however, it will always help make your makeup lay smoother and last longer. Basically if you have uneven skin texture, redness, dehydrated skin, oily skin, or are concerned about fine lines… you need a primer. This means 99% of us do need one, so then the question becomes which one do you need? First up are gel based primers. These work with all types of skin to extend makeup wear, minimize pores, and blur imperfections. I find these especially helpful for oily skin types and people who are wearing loose powders or tinted moisturizers. Next is an SPF tinted primer. I love these for people who are looking to combine steps within their routine or somedays wear minimal coverage and will only be using the primer. These are also great to protect from blue light and environmental stressors so excellent for people who spend a lot of time in front of screens or out in the elements. Third, we have redness reducing primers. Perfect for people with uneven skin tone that either want to use this as a first layer concealer or wear alone without foundation to even skin tone. These are soothing to the skin and much easier to use than color correcting palettes in my opinion. Typically these formulas work perfectly under any foundation, including a full coverage matte. Lastly, and my personal preference, would be hydrating and illuminating primers. This formula plumps the skin and increases radiance. These are gorgeous to wear alone or pair with a tinted moisturizer for a lightweight natural glam. They also help a super full coverage foundation lay best and apply more evenly overall. LTKBeauty