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MAKEUP PRIMERS That Actually DO Something
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Not all primers are created equally! These are the ones that actually have an effect under makeup! Each product is labeled with its effect on your makeup! Watch my PRIMER COLLECTION video here (including bite size reviews and swatches on all of these...youtu.be/5yH9WMyYs1Y
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Hydrating
 
Gripping
 
Glowy
 
Mattifying
 
Smoothing/Blurring

Hydrating

These primers all offer extra hydration and possibly other benefits like gripping or smoothing!

 
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Hydrating and gripping without the STICKY feeling of some other gripping primers. Scent alert: this does have an artificial cherry scent.
THE BEAUTY CROP | Oui Cherie Hydrating Gripping Primer
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Ann ultra hydrating lightweight primer that works for ANY skin type!
CIATÉ LONDON | Vitamin Boost Plumping Primer
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Very multi-function! but my fav way to use this is as a primer under makeup. its hydrating and smoothing at the same time! Great for ALL skin types!
EMBRYOLISSE | Lait Crème Concentré (Amazon)
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Gripping

These primers all grip your makeup like a sticky fly trap! The foundations sticks to the primer and stays all day! These primers may also add some hydration to the skin as well!

 
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A gripping primer that will hold onto your makeup all day!! This is my everyday makeup primer.
E.L.F. | Power Grip Primer (Ulta)
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A sticky gripping primer that hydrates and hold onto your makeup all day!
E.L.F. | Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide (Ulta)
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Glowy

If you're looking to start your base makeup with a glow, these primers are for you! Some are sheer and some add slight coverage to add stunning glowy, sure to have you glowing from within under your favorite foundations!

 
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The drugstore ‘dupe’ for the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter! I beautiful glowy primer/base/mix-in/liquid highlighter,  but for a drugstore price!! I wear shade ‘Fair’.
E.L.F. COSMETICS | Halo Glow Liquid Filter (Ulta)
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This is a great glowy primer for ANYONE, but specifically oily skin. It adds glow without the added moisture.
MAYBELLINE | Instant Age Rewind Perfector® 4-In-1 Glow Makeup (Ulta)
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A gel glowy base in a pearlescent pink-champagne shade. Great glow for oily skin, since it dries down completely.
SAIE | Glowy Super Gel 'Starglow' (Sephora)
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A gel glow with a sheer bronzy tint. Perfect for oily skin since it dries down completely.
SAIE | Glowy Super Gel 'Sunglow' (Sephora)
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A beautiful bronzy glow! A tiny bit goes a LONG way!! TOP 3 VIDEO tiktok.com/t/ZT8FsQ8wp
CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter in '6.5 Deep' (Sephora)
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Mattifying

If you need your makeup to stay on all day or if you have a combo or oily skin type, these primers all offer some level of a matte finish!

 
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THE BEST MATTE PRIMER. use it to PREP, SET or REFRESH/TOUCH UP your makeup!
PAULA'S CHOICE | SHINE STOPPER Matte Finish Primer
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Smoothing and extends makeup longevity! Need I say more?!
ESTEE LAUDER | Double Wear Smooth & Blur Primer (Ulta)
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Smoothing/Blurring

These primers all have some kind of smoothing or blurring effect on the skin before makeup. Whether trying to smooth overall texture or blur those pores into oblivion, these primers will get the job done!

 
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Multi-function blurring balm/powder. Under or over makeup! PRODUCT DEMO--> tiktok.com/t/ZT8j8GcP4
DANESSA MYRICKS | Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
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100% a DUPE for the Tatch Liquid Silk Canvas primer (I have actually tried both)!! It's smoothing, silky and helps keep my makeup on all day!
E.L.F. | Liquid Poreless Putty Primer (Ulta)
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A silicone based primer that smoothes, mattifies and keeps my makeup looking flawless all day!
LANCOME | La Base Pro Face & Makeup Primer (Ulta)
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