Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my makeup routine lately, trying to figure out the best order for things. The big question on my mind was: moisturizer before primer, or after? It seems like everyone has a different opinion, so I decided to just try it both ways and see what happened. Here’s the lowdown on my little experiment.
Round 1: Moisturizer First
I started with my usual morning skincare. Washed my face, used a toner, and then slapped on my everyday moisturizer. I made sure to give it a good few minutes to really sink in – you know, so it wouldn’t be all slippery and weird when I put on the primer.
The Process:
- Cleanse.
- Tone.
- Moisturize (and wait!).
- Primer.
- Foundation, etc.
Once the moisturizer felt absorbed, I applied my go-to primer. It felt pretty normal going on. Then I did the rest of my makeup – foundation, concealer, the whole shebang. Throughout the day, I kept checking my makeup in the mirror. My skin looked, well, hydrated, which is always a win. My makeup stayed in place pretty well, and I didn’t notice any extra oiliness or anything like that. Solid, standard result, not much to complain about.
Round 2: Primer First
The next day, I flipped the script. Skincare routine stayed the same, up until the moisturizer part.
The Process:
- Cleanse.
- Tone.
- Primer.
- Moisturize.
- Foundation, etc.
I put the primer on before my moisturizer. It felt…different. I was worried the moisturizer wouldn’t absorb properly, sitting on the primer. To combat it, I applied a smaller amount of my moisture than usual day. I carefully patted it onto my skin, trying not to disturb the primer underneath.
Honestly, this felt a little strange. The moisturizer just didn’t seem to sink in as well. After I put on my foundation, things looked okay at first, but by lunchtime, my skin was looking a bit drier than usual. Also some foundation seemed to cling to certain areas, creating an unblended, patchy look. It wasn’t a total disaster, but it definitely wasn’t as good as the day before.
The Verdict
For me, and my skin (which is kinda normal, leaning a bit towards dry sometimes), moisturizer definitely goes before primer. It just made my makeup look better and last longer. The primer-first method felt weird and didn’t give me the results I wanted. I think it is the best order in my makeup routine.
But hey, everyone’s skin is different. Maybe if you have super oily skin, the primer-first thing might work better? It’s all about experimenting and finding what works for you. Just thought I’d share my little test in case it helps someone else out there!
