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Best Makeup Primers for Smooth & Long-Lasting Makeup (2025 Edition)

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Top 16 lightweight and long-lasting primers with mattifying, pore-refining, oil-controlling, and smoothing formulas that create flawless bases for all skin types, perfect for oily, combination, and normal skin.

 
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e.l.f. Power Grip Makeup Primer – Best Affordable Primer for All Skin Types Discover the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, a cult-favorite affordable primer that works for all skin types. It creates a smooth, velvety base that grips your makeup for all-day ...
Power Grip Primer
 
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Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser – Smooth & Poreless Makeup Base Say goodbye to visible pores with Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser! This lightweight primer instantly blurs pores and fine lines, creating a flawless canvas for you...
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK New Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser primer, 22 ml
 
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Benefit POREfessional Primer – Professional-Grade Pore Minimizer for Flawless Skin Experience the iconic Benefit POREfessional Primer that instantly minimizes pores and smooths skin texture for a flawless makeup base. Loved by makeup artists worldwi...
The POREfessional Face Primer
 
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NYX Plump Right Back Primer + Serum – Hydrating Glow-Boosting Makeup Base Get a radiant, hydrated complexion with NYX Plump Right Back Primer + Serum. This lightweight formula plumps and moisturizes your skin while creating the perfect smooth base f...
Plump Right Back Face Primer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer – Perfect for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin Control shine and minimize pores with Milani No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer. This lightweight, oil-free formula keeps your skin matte and makeup flawless all day long. Id...
No Pore Zone Mattifying Primer
 
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L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte-Lock Primer – Long-Lasting Matte Makeup Base Keep your makeup fresh and shine-free all day with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte-Lock Primer. This mattifying primer creates a smooth, oil-free base that locks makeup in pl...
Infallible Pro-Matte Lock Makeup Primer
 
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The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer – Smooth & Long-Lasting Makeup Base Achieve a flawless, smooth complexion with The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer. This lightweight primer creates a perfect canvas that helps makeup adhere bet...
High-Adherence Silicone Primer: The Key to Flawless Makeup
 
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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer I love using Smashbox Photo Finish Primer before every makeup session! It instantly smooths my skin and helps my foundation last all day without fading. Perfect for teens and anyone looking for a reliable, hig...
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
 
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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer – Hydrating & Long-Lasting Makeup Base Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer is my holy grail for hydrated, glowing skin before makeup. It grips my foundation perfectly while keeping my skin moisturized all day long. Ideal ...
Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer
 
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Primer – Radiant & Lightweight Makeup Base I adore the Rare Beauty Positive Light Primer for its radiant, lightweight feel that preps my skin perfectly for makeup. It gives a natural glow while smoothing imperfections,...
Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer
 
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Sheglam Pore No More Primer – Minimize Pores & Control Shine for Flawless Makeup I love how Sheglam Pore No More Primer instantly minimizes pores and controls shine throughout the day. It creates a smooth, matte base that helps my makeup last lo...
Pore No More Primer
 
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Maybelline Face Studio Prime + Set Spray – Gripping Makeup Primer & Setting Mist (2-in-1) Prep and set your makeup in one step with Maybelline Face Studio Prime + Set Spray. This 2-in-1 formula acts as a grippy primer to hold foundation in place...
Best Makeup Primers and Setting Sprays - Maybelline
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L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Primer – Long-Lasting Shine Control Create a flawless matte base with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Primer. Controls shine and extends makeup wear for a smooth, shine-free finish.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Mattifying Primer
 
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Essence Prime + Studio Mattifying Primer – Affordable Shine Control Get a smooth, shine-free complexion with Essence Prime + Studio Mattifying Primer. Lightweight and oil-absorbing primer perfect for oily skin.
Essence Prime studio mattifying pore minimizing prajmer

Pore minimizing • Lightweight silicone formula • Smooths skin • Ideal base for makeup • Suitable for all skin types

 
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Revolution Pro Supreme Matte Primer – Long-Lasting Shine Control Achieve a flawless matte finish with Revolution Pro Supreme Matte Primer. Controls oil and extends makeup wear for a smooth, shine-free base.
Matte Primer REVOLUTION PRO 25ml

Hydrating primer • Dewy finish • Lightweight formula • Moisturizing base • Suitable for dry and normal skin

 
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NYX Hydra Touch Primer – Hydrating Makeup Base for Dewy Skin Hydrate and prep your skin with NYX Hydra Touch Primer. Lightweight, moisturizing formula that creates a radiant, dewy base for makeup.
NYX Hydra Touch Hydrating Primer Vegan