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Top notch moisturizes & primers - regular & tinted
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items I have always struggled with finding a good moisturizer for my skin before applying foundation. With much research and experimenting I have finally found these amazing products. Some tinted and some not, but perfect for applying before foundation, al...
This is one of my favorites. SPF is super important for your skin and this one has 50 protection along with hydration while alleviating blue light and infrared rays. It is super safe for your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream with SPF 50
If you haven’t tried this you need to. This is everyone’s go to for a good, affordable moisturizer. I have sensitive skin and have never had a problem with this one! It is a very soft application and makes my skin feel amazing.
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - Skincare
This is also another amazing moisturizer. This one from CeraVe has spf50 in it which can prevent major sun damage to your skin and avoid getting those facial wrinkles. I recommend this one before leaving the house!
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
This is perfect for my dry skin girlies. I use this whenever my skin is dry and flakey especially during the winter time. This one does NOT disappoint.
Skincare for Dry Skin on Face and Body
A 2 in 1 primer and moisturizer with enriched vitamins can’t get any better than that. This product not only smells fresh but is one of my favorites when applying on my skin before foundation. The foundation always comes out so smooth.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
This one is light and fresh, more on the basic side. I always feel out of the shower fresh when I apply this product. It’s not so thick so I like to apply it when I don’t do much make up.
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer: All-in-One Skincare Hero
I LOVE this cream. I just started recently looking into goat milk soap and am so happy I could find a moisturizer with it. You can’t get any more natural than this! It is super good for your skin and helps with eczema!!
Bloom Cream Daily Moisturizer - Face Cream for Dry, Oily & Sensitive Skin
This daytime moisturiser has non-irritant Retinol and SPF 30 to protect your skin. Retinol boosts collagen and smooths fine lines and wrinkles. The SPF 30 is amazing in this because it protects your skin from UVA/B rays and radical damage. This moist...
Hydrate & Nourish | MZ SKIN Hyaluronic & Retinol Day Moisturiser
This is great for when I need extra moisture especially in the winter. This is one of my go to morning moisturizers that helps keep my face super hydrated. It also has hyaluronic acid which is great for your skin because it helps keep your skin hydra...
Holy Hydration! Face Cream with SPF 30
This is a go to moisturizer for many people. I thought i’d give it a try since it was trending and now it’s my go to! It's very good for hydrating and super lightweight all in one. It's fragrance free and the bottle is a good size so it will last you...
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
This cream is super light weight. It's applies beautifully on the skin feeling hydrated and fresh. This one is perfect before applying foundation or any kind of make up!
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer with Squalane
This is a must. It is so good and so lightweight.
It gives your makeup such an effortless glow and beautiful finish. It smells amazing and gives your skin so much hydration.
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
This product is super beautiful. It is on the pricier side but it really makes your skin look flawless and pore-less. A little does go a long ways with this one so it will last you a while!
The Water Cream Lightweight Pore-Refining Moisturizer
This is my go to tinted moisturizer when I don’t want to wear foundation but still have hydration and color to my face. It is not full coverage but is perfect for a sunny day and still looks like i’m glowing.
Top Rated Pure Radiant Skin Tinted Moisturizer - SPF 30
SPF and tinted moisturizer is a must. This is one of my favorite go to’s because it gives a tan look as if you had foundation on but is also protecting your skin from the sun with the SPF! This one is also more affordable!
Moisture Surge™ Sheertint Tinted Face Cream SPF 25
This tinted moisturizer is amazing! It looks so natural and blends in perfectly. This is my go to for that no makeup look but still has me looking natural as possible and ready. It comes in tons of shades and doesn't make me too bronze.
Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30
This tinted moisturizer is perfect for a break of a full face make up look. It is also amazing if you’re looking for a natural face day with or without make up but still achieving a smooth glow.
Saie Slip Tint | Clean Tinted Moisturizer | Non-Toxic Beauty
This is my absolute favorite SPF that is more budget friendly. It is perfect for evening out your skin tone with a glowy finish without having to apply foundation. It applies so naturally and smoothly. I always get compliments on my skin when I wear ...
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Medium
I highly recommend this one because you only have to use a small amount and can avoid wasting so much product. This is a non pore clogging primer that is perfect before applying foundation!
The POREfessional: Lite Primer
For a much more affordable price, Maybelline's primers are highly rated and recommended which lead me to purchasing this. This primer is perfect for keeping foundation on in one spot, with no smudging.
Grippy Serum 24-Hour Hydrating Gripping Primer
This primer HOLDS your make up like there’s no tomorrow. I love when primers are this good but also affordable. 10/10 recommend if you don’t want to pay for a pricey primer and one that is also a perfect applying product all in one.
Power Grip Primer
This is a great pore reducing primer that smoothes and shines my face. It makes my skin blurred and has airbrush finish. I love wearing this one on my light make up days or off days with no make up!
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer
The perfect smooth and lightweight but affordable primer. This is a perfect one for budget friendly and still has an amazing finish with foundation.
Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
For anyone with morning redness or redness that lingers throughout the day, and suffers like me, this is a find! It feels so light on the skin and is amazing at color correcting. Super affordable and highly recommended.
Step 1 Primer Redness Corrector - Primer MAKE UP FOR EVER
I just recently tried the Charlotte Tilbury's Invisible UV Flawless Primer and it is definitely a game changer. The skin is not only so soft and smooth when applied but it is amazing at blurring imperfections.
Spf Primer: Invisible Uv Flawless Poreless Primer
Definitely a go to for a light and fresh primer. I love to wear this one outside since it has spf in it avoiding any sun damage!
Instant Glow UV Primer SPF30
I was hesitant to use this since it is scented but the reviews were great and affordable. I gave it a try and it is perfect for summer. It is super lightweight and refreshing, giving my skin a beautiful glow. I highly recommend this product to anyone...
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
This cream is super gentle and perfect for sensitive skin. It is dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic. This Vitamin C moisturizer helps address any dullness (visible dark spots and ultra-fine spots)
Radian-C Cream Hydrate & Brighten
A well known brand, perfect for oily skin that lasts up to 24hrs of hold. When applied it has a nice matte finished look.
Poresaver® Matte Makeup Primer | Pore Minimizing Primer For Oily Skin
If you’re looking for an affordable , acne safe primer this is it! Lots of great reviews and are one of the most highly recommended primers.
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer
Tom Ford is one of my favorite brands. More luxurious but perfect for all skin tones. Packaging is so beautiful but the primer itself is even better and has a flawless finish. This primer holds make up so well, all day!
Face Primer
The BEST glowing, glass skin, primer and serum all in one. It has a beautiful glowy finish with or without foundation and leaves the skin feeling so refreshed.
HY-GEN Hydrating Primer Serum | Lightweight
Wet n Wild is a perfect, affordable, drugstore brand. For how affordable it is, it’s still a perfect product to get the job done, lasting all day and having a beautiful matte finish.
Photo Focus Matte Face Primer | wet n wild Beauty
I’ve never tried this product until recently and it did not disappoint. It is my new drugstore find and very affordable. It is perfect for hydration but also has amazing grip for foundation and makeup. I love wearing it in the summer for better hold.
Aqua Splash Grip Primer
The glowy finish this primer has is unbeatable. It is so smooth and hydrated when applied on my skin. The product and packaging makes it even more better and gives a nice luxurious product. A little also goes a long ways so it doesn’t go fast.
Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer
I am always look for pore-less blur primers and this is one of my favorites. It is very affordable and gets the job done still. This product does well at hiding my pores.
The Perfector Poreless Blur Primer
I was hesitant to purchase this due to it being scented but it was amazing. Not sticky what so ever and has just the right amount of grip as compared to other primers that are not like this. It isn’t an overpowering cherry scent either and hasn’t cau...
Oui Cherie Hydrating Gripping Primer