But we're heralding in a new dawn in make-up application. Vive la revolution! Aged 12, while reading Bliss, I learnt that to apply make-up, you needed an arsenal of expensive brushes. Fast-forward ...

1. Applying 2 to 3 times as much foundation 2. Using warm tones instead of cool tones 3. Applying blush in a higher position 4. Swapping bronzer and contour 5. Applying a darker lip 6. Using setting ...

Now that we've sold you on the reasons to wear it, you're probably wondering how to apply primer. We've reached out to three makeup artists for their expert primer application tips. Keep reading ...

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