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Are primers just frippery or are they like supportive Spanx for the face?

Some primers work, while others do not seem to do much

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Worn underneath make-up, primers are meant to be like body-contouring underwear that enhance the main frock.

Primers, which can be used for the face, eyelids, eyelashes and lips, provide a base for foundation and make-up to cling to, so it glides on more smoothly and lasts longer.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 30, 2018, with the headline Are primers just frippery or are they like supportive Spanx for the face?. Subscribe