It’s a short list but that’s because there aren’t too many primers I can say actually made a difference.
I just bought this and I adore it! It is a silicone type but it doesn't have that weird oily feeling like Smashbox does. It feel so silky smooth on your skin! Afterwards using a tint, or a full coverage foundation your skin will look super blurred an...
Touche Éclat Blur Primer – Illuminating Radiance – YSL …
One of my all time favorite primers, Natasha Denona Hy Gen is a stunning primer and not just a primer but skincare as well. It leaves an absolutely beautiful glowy finish for an amazing lit from within finish even after foundation. Or you can wear it...
HY-GEN Hydrating Primer Serum - Natasha Denona
I'm super picky with primers and this is an absolute winner!! It doesn't have to be used with Huda foundation to get that beautiful blurred look either. A little goes a long way and it's not that silicone type either. A definite must try!
Easy Blur: Hydrating Primer, Full Coverage Foundation & Setting …
A beautiful, skincare like feeling for a gorgeous blurred look all day!!
Face Primer - TOM FORD BEAUTY
For a more affordable, flawless looking foundation that’s blurs pores.
Secure The Blur Makeup Magnet Primer - ONE/SIZE
This is a fantastic primer for those with oily/combination skin. It works so well at keeping oily skin mattified! Highly recommend for those skin types!
Oil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer - ONE/SIZE
This is an excellent alternative to a silicone based primer like the YSL listed above when you want to blur the skin prior to foundation and other makeup. It works very well to mattify skin leaving a smooth flawless finish. I would suggest getting a ...
Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer
A highly rated primer that not only moisturizes but leaves a radiant finish to the skin.
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer
This is excellent for as both a moisturizer and makeup primer. Highly rated on every platform that sells it!
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Hydrating Primer
While this is a form of silicone in this primer it isn’t heavy or super oily feeling on the skin. It’s highly rated and blurs skin and mattifys while absorbing excess oil.
The POREfessional Face Primer | Benefit Cosmetics
Here you’ll find a bit of a different type of primer than the above mentioned. These are gripping primers which work really well on any skin type (typically) and lock makeup in place! This brand has sever great priners
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer - Sephora
While this is a pricey brand this primer is not ridiculously priced and leaves skin feeling incredibly smooth and silky! An excellent, albeit unique, primer for all skin types!
The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer - Tatcha
A bit higher end priced at $45 this is a highly rated, excellent makeup primer great for all skin types!
La Base Pro Oil-Free Perfecting Face & Makeup Primer
For a much more affordable price, Maybelline’s primers are highly rated and recommended and seem to work well on all skin types
Grippy Serum 24-Hour Hydrating Gripping Primer - Maybelline
A brand that’s been around for many years, this primer leaves skin looking flawless blurring skin/pores beautifully