My favorite primers and setting sprays, drug store to high-end, for different skin types and needs. Each product is shortly reviewed, so you can choose the one that is best for you, without the pain of investigating yourself! Links are for Sephora an...
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High-end primers
Drugstore primers
High-end setting sprays
Drugstore setting sprays
High-end primers
Good for minimizing pores; Matte finish, long-wearing; Best for oily to normal skin.
The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
Great for prolonging makeup wear and hydrating the skin; Dewy / radiant finish; Best for dry to combination skin, might be too radiant for oily skin.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
Great for minimizing pores and prolonging makeup duration; Natural finish; Best for dry to combo skin.
The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
Great for pore and fine line minimizing; Natural finish; Great for all skin types; Vegan and cruelty-free.
Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Great for prolonging makeup wear and minimizing shine; Matte finish; Best for normal to oily skin; Vegan.
Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer
Drugstore primers
Great for minimizing pores; Natural finish; Suitable for all skin types.
Great for gripping makeup and hydrating the skin; Natural finish; Suitable for all skin types.
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Great for combating shine and oil; Matte finish; The best primer for oily or combination skin; Vegan and cruelty free.
Shine Killer Charcoal Infused Mattifying Primer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
High-end setting sprays
Natural finish, long-wearing, waterproof; All skin types; Vegan.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
Radiant finish, long-wearing, hydrating; Best for dry to combination skin; Vegan.
Hydro Grip Dewy Long-Lasting Setting Spray
Can be used as a primer before makeup, a setting spray to keep makeup in place all day, and a mid-day refresher anytime your skin needs a boost; Natural to radiant finish; Great for all skin types.
Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray
Natural finish, long-wear, hydrating; Great for all skin types.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
Drugstore setting sprays
Matte finish, long-wear; Best for normal to oily skin; Vegan and cruelty free.
Matte Finish Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Vegan Formula - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Natural finish, long-wear; Great for all skin types.
