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primer

primer

2 5.6
A cream you put on your face before makeup to make skin smooth
  • noun
  • /ˈpraɪmər/
translation icon : prebase
  • To achieve a flawless finish, apply a primer before your foundation.
  • makeup primer
  • foundation primer
  • skin primer

So I really love a primer with a high SPF.

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Examples

  • And this Laura Mercier primer also has some SPF in it.

  • It's the Tula filter primer in the shade sunrise.

  • And this is the professional primer by Benefit.

  • And again, any favorite eye shadow primer will do.

  • So I'm going to use this primer to help do that.

  • OK, so now I'm going in with the primer on half of my face.

  • So I really love a primer with a high SPF.

  • It's just a nourishing primer that I like a lot.

  • OK, so putting this on, this is a primer and a sunscreen.

  • So the Pixi Beauty Lip and Line Primer is fine to use.

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Compounds

primer coat
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer

9.9

A size of printed letters equal to 36 points used for large headings

9.9

A size for printed letters that printers often use for headings, about 36 points

How Smooth

primer
2 5.6
moisturizer
  • US
30 3.2

Surface Forms

primer singular
primers plural

Morphology

primer = prime (transparent) = prime + er

A cosmetic 'primer' is a product that primes the skin; this is a direct derivation from 'prime' + '-er'.

Etymology

Primer in makeup comes from the root prim- meaning 'first', so a primer is the first product you put on to 'prepare' the skin and help foundation stay longer.