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items Finding the right primer can feel overwhelming with so many options, but the key is knowing what your skin needs. Whether you're looking for a hydrating base, a pore-blurring formula, or a long-lasting grip, there's a primer here for you.✨
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If you want a flawless, airbrushed finish:
For those struggling with large pores or oily skin:
Need something that will lock in makeup all day?
If you love a fresh, radiant glow:
For those who prefer skincare-infused primers:
And if your skin craves lightweight hydration use:
If you want a flawless, airbrushed finish:
Will smooth out texture and fine lines while creating the perfect canvas for makeup.✨
Best for Smoothing & Pore-Filling💟
Blurs pores and fine lines while creating a smooth base. Contains silk proteins and antioxidants to protect the skin. Works for all skin types, especially great for mature or textured skin.
The Silk Canvas - Protective Primer Balm - Tatcha
Best for Luxury & SPF Protection🐚
Oil-free and lightweight, with a soft-focus finish. Contains SPF 15 for extra sun protection. Works for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Veil™ Mineral Primer - Hourglass Cosmetics
For those struggling with large pores or oily skin:
Will keep shine in check and minimize the look of pores.✨
Best for Minimizing Pores🩵
Fills in large pores and fine lines, creating a smooth finish. Lightweight, silicone-based formula that mattifies. Best for oily and combination skin.
The POREfessional Face Primer | Benefit Cosmetics
Best for Oily Skin & Pore Blurring✨
Unique balm-to-powder formula that absorbs oil. Blurs pores and fine lines for a soft-matte finish. Great for oily and combination skin.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Danessa Myricks Beauty
Need something that will lock in makeup all day?
Are cult-favorites for making your foundation last for hours.✨
Best for Long-Lasting Makeup🩵
Hydrating and gripping formula that keeps makeup in place for up to 12 hours. Contains hyaluronic acid, aloe water, and niacinamide for added skincare benefits. Works for all skin types, especially dry and combination.
Makeup Monday: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer - K for Katrina
Best for Long-Lasting Wear💟
Keeps makeup in place for up to 8-12 hours. Lightweight formula that hydrates without making skin greasy. Works for all skin types.
All Nighter Face Primer - Longwear Foundation Boost
Best Drugstore Dupe for Milk Hydro Grip🩵
Affordable and long-lasting, with a sticky grip for foundation. Contains hyaluronic acid for hydration. Great for normal to dry skin.
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
Best for Oily Skin🐚
Mattifies and controls shine without over-drying. Soft, blurring effect minimizes pores and texture. Works best for oily and combination skin.
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer - Fenty Beauty
Best for All Skin Types🖤
Classic silicone-based primer that smooths and blurs imperfections. Helps makeup stay fresh for up to 8 hours. Works for all skin types, including mature skin.
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer - Smashbox
Best for Long-Wearing Makeup🌺
Controls oil and blurs imperfections. Helps makeup stay fresh all day. Works well for oily and combination skin.
Secure The Blur Makeup Magnet Primer - ONE/SIZE
If you love a fresh, radiant glow:
Will add a beautiful lit-from-within effect.✨
Best for a Glow🐚
Lightweight, glowy primer that adds radiance to the skin. Hydrating and comfortable for all skin types. Great for a natural, dewy finish.
Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer - Rare Beauty
Best for a Luminous Finish🌼
Light-reflecting primer for a radiant glow.
Blurs imperfections while keeping skin hydrated. Works well for normal to dry skin.
Touche Éclat Blur Primer – Illuminating Radiance - YSL Beauty
For those who prefer skincare-infused primers:
Offer hydration, nourishment, and a smooth base in one. ✨
Best Hydrating & Priming Moisturizer🖤
Moisturizer + primer in one with vitamins B, C, and E. Leaves skin plump and hydrated for smooth foundation application. Best for normal to dry skin.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Hydrating Primer
Best for Dry & Dehydrated Skin🌸
Infused with coconut water for hydration. Soothes and refreshes tired skin. Perfect for dry and sensitive skin.
Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
And if your skin craves lightweight hydration use:
Will keep your skin plump and fresh without feeling greasy.✨
Best for Mature Skin & Wrinkle Blurring🐚
Fills in fine lines and wrinkles for a smooth look. Soft-focus finish that blurs texture and pores. Perfect for mature and textured skin.
timeless smoothing primer - Tarte™ Cosmetics
Best for Lightweight Hydration🐚
Water-based formula that hydrates and smooths skin. Fast-absorbing and non-sticky. Ideal for normal to dry skin.
Water Jelly - Hydrating Primer | HUDA BEAUTY ≡ SEPHORA
Best for a Flawless Base🐚
Hydrating and lightweight with a slightly blurring effect. Helps foundation glide on smoothly. Ideal for normal to dry skin.
Dior Backstage Face & Body Primer
Best Affordable Hydrating Primer🌸
Hydrating and softening with a whipped texture. Contains marshmallow root extract to smooth skin. Best for normal to dry skin.
Marshmellow Smooth Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
Best for Dry Skin🩵
Deeply hydrating with glycerin and olive extract. Water-based, non-silicone formula that works well under foundation. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin.
Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating - Laura Mercier