Best Illuminating Primers for Glowing Skin

They stay on top of the skin, which stops the makeup you apply afterward from settling into pores or fine lines or sinking into skin and disappearing entirely.

A universal makeup primer for all skin types. This shine-stopping, pore-diffusing primer smooths the way for better foundation application and longer wear with an instant retouch effect.

An award-winning hydrating face primer with hyaluronic acid that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates skin to prevent makeup meltdown and caking.

This makeup primer smoothes, softens, extends makeup wear for 16 hours, hydrates, soothes, evens tone, minimizes texture, blurs lines, adds a soft focus finish AND keeps makeup fresh

A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.

Soft-radiant finish that glides on like silk & sinks in like quicksand for a featherweight, "I’m-wearing-nothing-at-all" feel

An invisible, weightless, scentless primer, with broad-spectrum SPF 50 and hyaluronic acid, that primes, supports, and hydrates skin.

Improves and extends the wear of makeup while brightening the complexion to provide natural dimension and light reflection.

A glowing base with a sheer, highlighting texture that enhances radiance and hydrates the skin.

Instantly minimizes the look of pores, fine lines and imperfections for a smooth, matte look all day long.

Over 4 weeks you will noticeably improve skin texture, best for skin with uneven texture, fine lines, and acne scars

An irresistible complexion instantly illuminated. Skin texture looks smoother and skin luminosity appears boosted.

Ultra-hydrating primer smooths and hydrates skin to create long lasting, ideal makeup canvas. Helps maintain skin's youthful appearance and minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while bringing out your natural radiance.

A primer that quickly minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin.

A makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.

A velvety priming balm of pressed silk that smooths and makes makeup last longer while keeping it out of skin, helping to prevent clogged pores and breakouts.

A bestselling hydrating primer and moisturizer that nourishes, plumps, and preps skin to improve the look of foundation.

An all-in-one, silicone-free primer & serum that visibly refines pores over time while immediately blurring the look of skin and absorbing oil for a natural, soft-focus, satin finish.

Oil-controlling primer that delivers a matte look while defending skin and perfecting makeup infused with a Silkscreen Complex, Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, + Zinc.

Winner of 2023 Best of Beauty Award. A cooling primer with firming peptides and ceramides that grips makeup for up to 18 hours and locks in hydration for up to 24 hours.

Infused with smoothing agents to minimize the appearance of pores & prep for smooth makeup application.

A translucent skin-perfecting primer that smooths, absorbs shine, and adds a visibly blurred, airbrushed finish while extending makeup wear.

A two-in-one pore refiner and makeup primer that helps diminish the look of pores and imperfections, mattifies the skin, and creates a smooth canvas.

A skincare-infused primer that instantly blurs the look of wrinkles and keeps makeup from settling in creases while prolonging makeup wear.