We’re often fixated on the products makeup artists are using. From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s go-to glam squad using a credit card to exfoliate to the drugstore products the experts can’t live without, we live for a product recommendation or beauty application hack.
In fact, it was only last year that celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge taught us an invaluable lesson on wearing colourful makeup. Tips we’ve lived by ever since. And now, the beloved YouTuber is back with another makeup pearl of wisdom. Only this time it’s to reveal a common makeup product that she surprisingly never uses.
What makeup step does Lisa Eldridge skip?
Speaking to WHO WHAT WEAR, Lisa sat down for a quickfire round of beauty questions, sharing all her best secrets from her go-to drugstore buy (Weleda’s Skin Food Lip Balm, $12.95 at Adore Beauty) to how often she’s washing her makeup brushes. Spoiler alert: once a week.
So, while we were pleased to learn that just like us, Lisa loves her eyelash curler, there was one answer that took us a little by surprise. And that was? Her feelings (or lack thereof) towards makeup primer. When asked whether she loves or hates this popular product, Lisa said simply, “[I] never use it.”
Whether this answer is in reference to her own makeup or spans across her clients too, we’re unsure. However, as primer mega-fans here at bh, we were shocked.
Main image credit: @lisaelridgemakeup
Do you use a primer in your routine?
I haven’t used primer for quite some time. My skincare routine varies, but I do use moisturizer and sunscreen every day.
I use serum and moisturizer every day but not primer
yes S-P I do too and sometimes concealer if necessary.
Agree its all a bit much on the skin otherwise for me.
Yes I like to wear make up but don’t want my skin thick with it.
I skip the primer most days.
Same. I use a really good moisturizer that beats all primers I was given to try.
I recently bought the Ultra Violette three in one (moisturiser, sunscreen and primer) and it is amazeballs.
Primer is something I only use when I do my makeup for a special occasion, not every day. I’m surprised to hear of an MUA who never uses it.
I have never used primer and don’t see the value.
I’m the same! It’s just an uneccessary step for me!
I have to use primer in colder weather. My dry skin needs it.
i love primers, but not the thick ones
Never use it at all. Her lip gloss and foundation are bomb. I love them. So glad I got them.
Yeah very surprising!!
I didn’t know this brand made a lip balm either
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.
I’m not a huge fan of it either. I use it because I won some on here.
I rarely use it. I rarely actually remember it, and rarely wear foundation anyway!
I don’t user primer. Based on what I’ve tried so far, it feels a bit icky on my skin
That’s interesting! I use them sometimes but not sure how much of a difference it makes
Always use a primer when wearing foundation as it gives a little more moisture to my face and at the same time, my foundation seems to sit better over the course of the day. Don’t wear it every day though.
I prefer a concealer, applied last
I actually dont use a primer either
Yes I use a primer.
I believe Lisa uses a moisturiser instead of primer and ensures the face is well moisturised!
I’ve never used primer either – I’ve bought some to try, but haven’t used it. Yet.
I’ve never used a primer either, I’d like to try it out one day.
I do use a primer sometimes.
I do use primer and love it.
I don’t use primer. I’ve yet to find one that makes a difference.