In what order should I apply my MAC foundation and concealer after primer?

I use Studio Fix Powder and Studio Finish Concealer, and I always put the concealer on first, as the MAC makeup artist told me to. I am now using Smashbox Photofinish primer. Should I keep putting my concealer on first or could that affect how the concealer goes on? Or should I apply my powder foundation first?In what order should I apply my MAC foundation and concealer after primer?
1. Primer, it primes the face (Given you probably know this =) )


2. Concealer, to hide the blemishes


3. Foundation to cover the concealer and any redness or dark circles peeping through the concealer as well as uneven skin tone color ...etc.


4. Powder, to set everything and ensure it will stay


Hope this helps =)In what order should I apply my MAC foundation and concealer after primer?
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Okay, primer definately goes on before everything, but you know that.


Once you have that smoothed out evenly over your entire face you should do concealer.


Since you are using Studio Finish which is a cream, it should smooth on pretty easily over your primer since primers essentially fill in yoiur pores so your skin is completely smooth. So the primer won't hurt your concealer application at all, it is definately helpful.


Since you use a powder foundation it should always come last. Powder sets liquids or creams so that they last longer, so when you apply your powder foundation you are setting your concealer.





If you did it the reverse way, concealer over powder it wouldn't go on nearly as smooth and also wouldn't last as long.


If you think about it, the formulas need to match, smashbox photofinish is a cream/liquid, so it should be followed by a cream/liquid product, wether it be concealer or foundation.


Of course, if you didn't use concealer at all you could just apply your foundation, but that is beside the point.


Powders and liquids don't mix well, think of it like this: have you ever heard of someone powdering before they apply their foundation? No. You always powder AFTER foundation, that is essentially what you are doing, powdering after your concealer, even though in your case your powder is a foundation.





Okay, now I am rambling.


In short, powder always comes last, always, wether it be foundation or just setting powder.


Concealer can go after foundation, but only if it is a liquid or cream foundation, since you use powder, it comes before foundation.


That's all have to say really, sorry for my rambling.
The way a lot of people do it is like this:





You always put Primer on first, and then you use the concealer undereyes. (its supposed to be lighter than your foundation) but youre using a powder foundation, so you won't need a separate concealer for undereyes, really, though its better. (most people have 2 concealers, one - two lighter shades than foundation for undereye, then one same color as foundation for blemishes.)





So put the primer on, and use your finger/brush to pat some of the powder on undereyes, and blend it. If you have 2 concealers, use the lighter one undereye now.





Then apply Foundation.





After, see if you even need to conceal your blemishes.


The reason you do it after is because you see where you need to conceal more. You don't need to conceal a small blemish before foundation if the foundation can cover it up on its own.


But, if you have a zit, like a big one kinda, conceal it BEFORE foundation so the foundation ensures that it stays covered.
I know this is going to kill your dreams but I suggest NOT using a Primer in the summer, your makeup is more prone to coming loose because of the heat/moisture.





The primer may cause your makeup to clump up so just skip that.





From what you listed you are not using a foundation right? Well anyway if you are you really don't need to, the Studio Fix powder is really FULL coverage powder. I agree with the artist, apply the Concealer first, try blending it in with either a conealer brush or for larger areas I reccomend either a Sigma 190 ( sigmamakeup.com) or a MAC 190. Then apply your powder over it. I would suggest a finishing powder for touchups rather than using more Studio Fix. It can get cakey after awhile.
it depends on what color your concealer is? If its lighter that do it first like the makeup tech told you..





I just put my concealer on after because I feel that it gives better coverage that way and just blend it out with my brush.





Typically, if you are using a powder you don't want to apply a liquid/cream over that..





The motto to live by while applying makeup is to go from most wet(moisturizer, primer, liquid foundation) to driest(setting powder, powder foundation, mineralized foundation).





So, after all that, I think that you should stick to what the makeup artist told you, or until you switch up your routine... :)
Over the years, I have talked to several MAC makeup artists:


they all tell you different things about whether to put on foundation on first or concealer.





I prefer first foundation then primer. the reason is simple:


if you apply your foundation first, you are less likely to apply too much concealer so that it will look all more natural.





but in the end: do whatever you are comfortable with and what gives you your fav result. There are no hard and fast rules in makeup!!!!
From experience, primer, then the most liquid product to the least liquid product. If you apply powder products before creams or liquids you chance it looking cakey, which is not a cute look. I would suggest that you use your primer, then your concealer and then you powder foundation.
You should moisturize your face first, let your moisturizer absorb into your skin, wait like 10mins, and then apply your primer, let that settle in for a few minutes. Since you're wearing powder foundation, use your concealer before you apply your foundation, so your foundation will set the concealer as well..
Personally, i'd put on the powder first, because when you apply the concealer and then the powder sometimes the concealer gets wiped away, which means you have to re apply the concealer all over again. So i'd apply primer - foundation - concealer
Since your foundation is a powder, you put cream products under it. You always put cream to cream, powder to powder. But you can set creams with powders. So do your cream primer, cream concealer, then powder foundation.
If you apply the foundation first and then you apply the concealer, you`ll look more natural. If you think it`s enough then no need for powder, you decide.
You should use the primer first and let that set into your skin before you put on your concealer and powder. The primer will actually smoothe out your skin beforehand letting you have a nice surface to put makeup on! =)
Apply the smashbox photofinish first, the concealer, and last powder foundation because the powder will set everything and give you a fresh look.
1) Primer


2) Concealer


3) Powder foundation


If you were to use a liquid or cream foundation then you would apply concealer after foundation
i think you should put the primer on first, then the concealer, then your powdered foundation.
primer is always firsts


Since your using powder foundation use the concealer first if u dont it might end up looking cakey..
primer, concealer, foundation
primer, foundation, concealer.
primer, concealer, powder.
primer,


foundation


concealer.
primer


concealer


foundation
i say you try both out and then see which outcome is better