{"product_id":"waterproof-makeup-primer","title":"The Base Under Your Base – Waterproof Sweat-Proof Makeup Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimer is the step most people skip and then wonder why their foundation has slid off by three o'clock. This one grips makeup through heat and sweat without being the silicone-heavy sort that pills the moment you layer anything on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong days\u003c\/strong\u003e — makeup that still looks applied at seven in the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — holidays, summer commutes, crowded rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeddings, events, anything photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOily skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — it puts a barrier between your foundation and the oil that breaks it up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisturise first and \u003cstrong\u003elet it absorb properly\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is where most primer failures start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pea-sized amount, pressed over the areas that matter — T-zone, cheeks, anywhere makeup usually goes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait a full minute. Genuinely wait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation on top as normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe minute of waiting is the whole technique. Foundation applied onto wet primer is what causes pilling, and people usually blame the primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLess is considerably more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pea-sized amount covers your whole face. Using more doesn't extend wear — it creates a slippery layer that makes foundation move around, which is the opposite of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it pill?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not if you wait a minute before foundation. If it does, you've used too much or not waited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear it without makeup?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can — it gives a smoothed, slightly matte finish. It isn't a moisturiser though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it waterproof or water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e It resists sweat and humidity well. It is not a barrier against swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich option should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 50ml is the standard size. The two-piece is better value if you know it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it clog pores?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a lighter formula than most silicone primers, but cleanse properly at night regardless. Primer plus foundation left on overnight is a reliable route to congestion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuzzCart","offers":[{"title":"50ml \/ 1PC","offer_id":54846792565078,"sku":"CJYD208201701AZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmarked \/ 1PC","offer_id":54846792597846,"sku":"CJYD208201702BY","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmarked \/ 2PCS","offer_id":54846792630614,"sku":"CJYD208201704DW","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/8829\/1670\/files\/b11daec7-8b52-4b97-af4d-7761f65621a4.jpg?v=1785426672","url":"https:\/\/buzzcart.uk\/products\/waterproof-makeup-primer","provider":"buzzcart.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}