Best Overall - Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer is a must-have if you’re in the market for a primer that makes skin look like it's lit from within. The gel goes on completely invisible (despite the bottle having a greenish tint), and, according to our t...
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer
Best Drugstore - You don’t have to spend a ton of money to get a quality face primer. Case in point: This creamy primer smoothes skin, giving it a soft focus finish for a little over 15 dollars. Not only does it work well under makeup, but it’s formu...
NYX Professional Makeup Marshmellow Smoothing Face Primer, 1.01 fl oz
Best Budget - For a primer that comes out creamy, it’s surprising how fast it dries down and mattifies oily skin. What’s even more shocking is that it’s really affordable. The applicator is a tube with a pump, which our tester found to be a “delightf...
Everything Primer - Matte by Honest for Women - 1 oz Primer
Best Hydrating - Primers aren’t just for the oily skin set; there are plenty of hydrating options out there that are ideal for adding extra moisture to dry skin. The Too Faced Hangover Primer, which is infused with nourishing and restorative ingredie...
Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
Best Mattifying - Infused with both silk extracts and silk powder, this velvety balm makes your skin quite literally feel as smooth as silk. Ideal for all skin types, the multi-tasking formula (it can be used on eyes, lips, and face) is a top pick fo...
The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
Best for Large Pores - If we’re being honest, there’s no way of changing the size of your pores. But, with a good primer, you can drastically minimize their appearance. The Poreless Mattifying Primer from Tarte is a great option if you’re looking to ...
Poreless Mattifying Primer
Those with oily skin can benefit from using a primer even more so than most — just pick the right formula and you can greatly cut down on the likelihood of unwanted slick spots cropping up midday. This formula from Fenty Beauty is oil-free and instan...
Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer
Best for Dry Skin - Those with dry skin understand the struggle that is dry patches. Thankfully, with this primer from Youthforia, you won’t have to worry about those wreaking havoc on your makeup. Because the brand believes makeup is an extension of...
Pregame Primer
Best for Dull Skin - To achieve glassy, glowy skin, prep your base with a radiance-boosting primer, like this illuminating formula. It’s creamy and skin-conditioning, thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, olive oil, jojoba and vitamin E. Ou...
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer
Best with SPF - We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: Sunscreen is a must. Be sure to use an adequate amount to get full protection benefits or layer it over a dedicated sunscreen. The Invisible UV Flawless Primer SPF 50 from Charlotte Tilbury i...