A Primer With An SPF? You Bet!

I love a product which multi-tasks, especially when you are travelling, and this new primer from Paula’s Choice, Resist Smoothing Primer Serum SPF15, ticks a number of boxes. For one, it softens and smooths skin thanks to a rich and luxury formula packed with antioxidants, but this primer also uniquely contains SPF 15. Therefore, it not only preps your skin to be flawless and makeup-ready, but it also adds a layer of protection from the sun’s potentially damaging rays, making it a great anti-ageing product. Primers aren’t always essential for everyone for a good final makeup look, but they can be really useful if your skin is drier or it’s mature, and it definitely helps any foundation to be longer lasting. The formula of this primer is quite thick so I’d recommend not using too much at first when applying; less is more in my book, and you can always top up here and then if need be. I tend to use primers only on the drier areas of my face, such as around the chin, cheeks and underneath the eye area, but if you don’t have oily skin you can freely use it all over as you choose. Just apply to clean skin and watch as your skin tone and overall smoothness is quickly improved, as well as taking on a youthful, dewy look. The product comes in a neat, lightweight soft tube ideal for travellers, and you’ll find neither your skin nor your foundation will dry out over time, which is great if you have long distances to travel. Paula’s Choice Resist Smoothing Primer Serum SPF15 costs rrp $49 and is available from www.paulaschoice.com.au.