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Makeup primers you need for oily and textured skin
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items The best makeup primer that's essential for oily and textured skin that you need in your beauty routine right now.
I don't believe in blurring products, because nothing has ever blurred my skin, but this primer gives me such a smooth finish.
Blurring Balm Powder - Danessa Myricks Beauty
This one reminds me of my favorite matte primer from Becca (may she RIP). Once upon a time, it was the ONLY primer that worked on my skin. Thank goodness the beauty industry started coming out with more matte primers.
Secure The Sweat Primer | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
You can wear this under AND over makeup. It's like having your own personal blotting stick. Be prepared to carry this everywhere.
Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Primer Stick
I don't know what they put in this primer, because they actually have one for matte skin. But this one works sooooo well to control oil. I'm praying to the Sephora gods they don't discontinue this product like they do for all their good products.
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Smooth + Blur Primer
Combine this with the Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation, and your skin is 🔥👌🏼If you want your skin to look snatched, this is the one. This is what I use for my everyday makeup. It's not mattifying, but it's not dewy either. It doesn't leave any shi...
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops - Glow Recipe
This is like the OG eye primer from Urban Decay before they reformulated it. I'll never forgive them for that one.
Matte Eye Primer - ULTA Beauty Collection
You don't need their other primers. Don't fall for it. This one will always be superior to all the others they came out with.
Poreless Putty Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This works great with mineral or liquid foundation. If you rotate foundations like me, this works for all makeup.
Smooth Affair® Mattifying Face Primer - Jane Iredale
This one won't make your skin look dry and cakey by the end of the day.
Poresaver™ Matte Makeup Primer - Dermablend
Smashbox is the OG of face primers, and they just get better and better. You can trust them.
Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid
The only face primer that will cover up your fine lines.
Velvet Skin Coat® | Mattifying Makeup Primer - DHC
If you need your make up to be extra long lasting, and hold up all day-grab this primer!
Priming Serum - Serum-Infused Blurring Face Primer - Lancôme
Protecting your skin with SPF is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine. Make sure you always wear sunscreen!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40 Makeup Primer - Supergoop
I found this one by accident. I don't know how or why it controls oil, but try it. It's definitely worth it.
One Step Correct | Stila Cosmetics
Think of this primer as the diamond of the season. It always makes your face ready for makeup, and really softens your skin.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Hydrating Primer