Can you use serum as a primer?

YeS, you can, says skin expert Antonia Burrell, but picking the right product is very important.

‘Some serums are mattifying and can be used as a primer, while others are richer in texture and may not allow the make-up to adhere,’ she adds.

Formulated to work as a primer and serum, Antonia’s Biotech Supreme Pressed Serum (left, £98, antoniaburrell.

com) leaves the skin matte and soft and helps to set make-up.

Or try a primer with skincare benefits, such as emma Hardie Protect & Prime SPF 30 (£46, spacenk.com). This lightweight formula contains oat extract and vitamin e to protect skin against premature ageing, sun damage and pollution.