We're Breaking Down This Internet-Favorite Makeup Primer — Spoiler Alert: It Lives Up to the Hype

Similar to priming your lids for eyeshadow, did you know you can also prime your lips for lipstick? Simply press the primer onto your lips just like how you would apply the product on the rest of your face to achieve smooth-looking and long-lasting lip color.

Primer doesn't always need to be worn under makeup — sometimes it can be the makeup! Even if you don't wear foundation, you can still apply the primer alone to smooth out your pores and achieve a flawless finish.

You can also use each of the putty primers on different areas of your face to target specific needs. For example, apply the Poreless Putty Primer in areas where you'd like to minimize the appearance of pores, then follow up with the Luminous Putty Primer in areas where you'd like to be more radiant and glowy.

Matte Putty is great for absorbing excess oil for a shine-free finish. You can also mix the putty primer with powder eyeshadows to create a creamier texture — this will help the shadow glide effortlessly over your lids.