Makeup Primer and Remover, and Black Owned Brands

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Updated May 10, 2023

Makeup primer and remover are considered essential elements of a beauty regiment. Makeup primer is applied after moisturizer and before makeup. The use of a makeup primer serves several purposes. These include serving as a protective shield between the skin and makeup, reducing the appearance of oil or shine, and increasing the longevity of your makeup application. Makeup primer also smooths the surface of the skin and helps to conceal blemishes and fine lines. There are various types of primers that can be applied underneath foundation, eye shadow, and lipstick. It is important to consider your skin type (e.g., oily versus dry) in choosing a makeup primer.

Removing makeup at the end of the day is also important. Skin cells rejuvenate while sleeping and makeup can clog the pores and impede cell rejuvenation. The failure to remove makeup can also irritate and damage the skin. There are different types of makeup removers that serve different purposes. These include products for the face, lips and eyes, as well as oil-based removers, and portable wipes. Again, you should consider your skin type in selecting a makeup remover. You can review products on company websites to identify those that work for you.

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Fenty Beauty (advertisement) has a selection of primers that hydrate and mattify. An eye primer is also available.

Laws of Nature (advertisement) offers an antioxidant gel primer formulated with aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea extract. Use the code leslie for a discount at checkout.

BLK/OPL offers an oil blocking gel primer. This among other primers are available on Amazon (advertisement).

Danessa Myricks offers a FX hydrating lotion in two shades.

Joy Lorraine offers a foundation primer, and an eye and lip primer.

Ka’Oir Cosmetics offers a primer for the eye and lip.

Luv + Co. offers a face and eye primer.

Plain Jane offers a time to prime.

Makeup Remover

Fenty Beauty (advertisement) offers a makeup removing jelly oil.

Laws of Nature Cosmetics (advertisements) offers a facial cleansing oil that removes makeup. Use the code leslie at checkout for a discount.

Beauty Bakerie offers a lip whip remover that are 50 2 in 1 oil based wipes. The lip whip remover is available at Ulta. (advertisement).

Danessa Myricks offers an essential eye and lip makeup remover.

Ka’oir offers a makeup remover for the face, lips, and eyes.

Plain Jane Beauty offers micellar water eye makeup remover.

Vera Moore Cosmetics offers an eye makeup remover that contains cucumber and plant extracts.

Yangu Beauty offers a renewal oil gentle makeup remover.

Yubi Beauty offers a lift off makeup remover set.

In reviewing these products I hope you find a makeup primer or remover that works for you.

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