Another way to tell if it s water based is if the label states that it is oil free.
Water based foundation silicone primer.
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the difference between silicone based foundations oil free foundations and water based foundations.
Silicone based primers are very.
What s even better is that they won t ever clog your pores because they feel so light and airy on the skin.
Otherwise the primer is most likely water based.
No foundation alone will give you as flawless an appearance as foundation applied over a primer.
They absorb into my skin rather than sit on the surface like the silicone ones.
See i never do well with silicone based primers even if i use a silicone based foundation over it.
Silicone based foundation and primers have a very different feel compared to oil and water based products.
Water based foundations vs silicone based foundations vs oil free foundations.
I have the most success with either water based since i m assuming the skindinavia is water based or glycerin based like the nivea post shave balm.
If you are young lucky enough to have escaped acne and have youthful flawless skin you probably don t need a primer or a foundation for that matter.
Water based primers are oil free and offer a mattifying effect to extend the wear of your makeup.
Also one thing that is not made clear is that silicone itself is oily so always look at the ingredients.
Sometimes rich silicone based primers have a tendency to make your skin look oilier than it is.
The difference between silicone and water based primers.