Base/primer is very important in makeup. Many people do not take it seriously or just misunderstand about it. Actually, first, base/primer can fix your skin color, eg. green base can reduce the redness on your face, purple base can make your skin less yellow. Second, it can smooth, matify and laminate your skin, make it easier to put on foundation. Third, it can moisture your skin or control the oil, help the makeup last longer. Forth, some base/primer also have SPF.
So well the following products are my recommendations. They are my favourite. (My skin type is combination.)
1. Giorgio Armani Fluid Master Primer (No SPF)
Giorgio Armani has some of the best cosmetics products. Fluid Master Primer is one of them.
Fluid Master Primer is colorless and is inbetween gel and liquid. It is perfect for combination skin and oily skin. After you apply it on your face, you would find your skin very soft and matte. You wouldn’t even find many of the pores any more. Just like what is says, “an invisible second skin”. Also it controls the oil of your skin very well. From my own experiences, generally it would help you hold the makeup for about 8.5 hours to 9 hours.
2. SmashBox Photo Finish Foundation Primer (No SPF)