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best primers for oily dry and combination skin recomended by a professional makeup-artist
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items These are my top primer picks as an MUA with over 15 years of experience. If you have combination skin, I recommend using products for both oily and dry skin. In the world of makeup, this technique is called patchwork. Simply add moisture where you n...
Yes, yes, makeup is expensive; look at it as an investment. High-quality products go a long way!! One item can last you for months!!
Yes, yes, makeup is expensive; look at it as an investment. High-quality products go a long way!! One item can last you for months!!
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Hello moisture!! (dry skin recommendations)
Good bye oil!! (for oily skin)
Hello moisture!! (dry skin recommendations)
1 Oct 2026 Recommended Holy Grail This is a holy grail hydrating product! It does the job, proving glowy and supple skin. It fills in the creases too around the eyes where make up would otherwise settle. I love the scent too, the kind that makes a gi...
Essential Mool Makeup Prep Cream with Ceramides for Hydrating Glow - JUNG SAEM MOOL
First, I will say the smell was pleasant. The way it made my skin look luminous while also feeling hydrating was pleasant. My skin is normally both dry and oily. It didnt make my oily skin overly oily or feel as such either which was a huge plus for ...
HY-GEN - Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum - NATASHA DENONA
Ive been using this primer for several years. I had acne prone skin ( I got on Accutane) and this did not exacerbate it when I did have very bad acne nor did it cause break outs. I always make sure my hands arw clean when I apply and it has worked wi...
The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer - Tatcha
I love this serum. I have noticed my makeup application is better and stays put. I also notice a calming sensation after applying my skincare especially actives. This serum part of my day and night routine. I have two on standby to never run out.
Yummy Skin 10/10 Barrier Boost Hyaluronic Acid + Ectoin Plumping Serum - Danessa Myricks Beauty | Se
My skin looks and feels so hydrated after using this. It’s my 2nd purchase, I bought the mini kit this came in and in my 44 years of life as an oily combination girly, my makeup has never looked this good. I HAVE to have everything single thing that ...
Yummy Skin Glow Serum Primer - Danessa Myricks Beauty
Been using this morning and nighttime since March. Not only has my skin texture and discoloration improved, along with dryness no longer being an issue--but it's a must have for my makeup prep as well. Makeup, layers of makeup at that, go on so smoot...
Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane - Danessa Myricks Beauty | S
If you are like me you have tried and used a few different kinds of primers. Sticky ones, ones that pill, ones that cake your make-up, etc. This one has a light sheen to it and works exceptionally well with the new CC Cream. It does help with the red...
ballin' base™ poreless primer - tarte
This product changed the game for me with my skincare routine. I have very sensitive skin due to eczema flare ups and I was worried about this product at first because it does carry a subtle fragrance. But I gave it a chance and thankfully my skin di...
Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - Bobbi Brown | Se
love how lightweight and hydrating this primer feels. It gives my skin a beautiful natural glow and helps my foundation apply more smoothly without looking greasy. A little goes a long way!
Futurist Aqua Brilliance™ Watery Glow Primer
I needed this product so bad. You can scold me, but I have such a hard time remembering to put sunscreen on each day. I did not have trouble remembering to put makeup on each day. So the fact that this is both a primer and a sunscreen will solve all ...
Dewscreen Hydrating Primer SPF 50
I like the combination of using primers and products from the same brand. I tried the combo with the complexion stick and was pleased with the results after many hours of wear
bareMinerals Prime Time Original Foundation Primer - 1 oz
The serum absorbs well into my skin and my makeup blends seamlessly over it. I feel like the serum has improved my skin’s texture and appearance. I am also pleased that my sensitive skin has not had any adverse reactions. I will continue using this p...
True Skin Radiant Priming Serum
Good bye oil!! (for oily skin)
I’m honestly so impressed with the Laneige moisturizer! ❤️ I’ve been using it for about two weeks, and I’ve already noticed a visible improvement in my dark spots. My skin looks brighter, smoother, and more radiant. I didn’t expect to see results thi...
Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin - LANEIGE
] I'm really happy with the Dior Forever Skin Velvet Veil Primer! The soft matte finish and pore-blurring effect are exactly what I look for in a makeup base. I love a polished look that still feels natural, and this primer fits beautifully into that...
Forever Velvet Veil Blurring & Pore-Refining Matte Primer SPF 15 - DIOR
No more oily frying pan after sunscreen. I just powder lightly after my 2 layers of sunscreen, then apply the universal blurring balm on my T-zone. I don't even have to touch up with powder every hour anymore. And that's just everyday wear, it held u...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder -Universal Primer - Danessa Myricks Beauty
This is magic in a bottle. Just a few drops and it keeps away the oil all day. Light and easy to use. Don’t need much to get great results. I’m on my second bottle.
Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid - Danessa Myricks Beau
I absolutely love the Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray! It feels lightweight on my skin and gives my makeup a beautiful, smooth finish without feeling heavy or sticky. I love how it helps blur the appearance of imperfections while keepin...
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray - Danessa Myricks Beauty
A staple. I love how it finishes my makeup. Perfection in a little bottle. I can always the difference when it is used and when not used. The foundation just lays down when used and stays put as desired. Amazing thing holding me down when I need it.
Oil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
This stuff is fantastic! I can wear it alone or under my double wear foundation. It blurs and mattes my face excellently. I have very oily skin and it holds the oil at bay for 8 hours. I highly recommend!
Double Wear Smooth & Blur Primer