✨ Helps smooth rough texture and dull-looking skin 🌙 Best for: uneven texture + makeup sitting weird 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: smoother base unlocked ✨
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
Helps clear clogged pores that make foundation look bumpy ✨ Best for: tiny bumps + congestion 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: fresh skin reset 🤍
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
🌿 A favorite for smoothing pores and texture ✨ Best for: blackheads + stubborn texture 💰 Mid-range ⭐ Vibe: pore filter effect
Paulas Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid
💧 HYDRATION
🐌 Adds hydration and helps skin look smoother over time ✨ Best for: rough, dehydrated-looking skin 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: bouncy glass skin 💧
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum
🍯 Helps brighten dull skin and improve the look of texture ✨ Best for: uneven tone + tired-looking skin 💰 Budget-friendly to mid ⭐ Vibe: honey glow skin ✨
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis Niacinamide
💦 Plumps skin so makeup applies smoother ✨ Best for: dehydrated texture 💰 Luxury ⭐ Vibe: expensive skin prep 💎
B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
🧴 MOISTURIZERS
Strengthens the skin barrier and smooths dry patches ✨ Best for: flaky foundation days 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: soft skin base 🤍
Solutions for Oily Skin - CeraVe
💧 Deep hydration without feeling heavy ✨ Best for: plump makeup prep 💰 Mid-range ⭐ Vibe: hydrated glow ✨
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer - Laneige
🌸 Makes skin feel plush and gives a smoother makeup base ✨ Best for: glowy makeup lovers 💰 Luxury ⭐ Vibe: doll skin prep 🎀
The Dewy Skin Cream Replenishing and Plumping Moisturizer
🧴 PRIMERS
🌫️ Fills the look of pores and smooths foundation application ✨ Best for: textured areas 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: soft-focus filter 🤍
Poreless Putty Primer – Grip, Blur & Perfect - elf Cosmetics - EU
Blurs pores and helps makeup look smoother ✨ Best for: photo days 💰 Mid-range ⭐ Vibe: airbrushed skin ✨
The POREfessional Face Primer | Benefit Cosmetics
🌸 Creates a silky layer between skin and makeup ✨ Best for: luxury makeup prep 💰 Luxury ⭐ Vibe: flawless base energy 💎
The Liquid Silk Canvas - Featherweight Primer - Tatcha
✨ FOUNDATION FINISHERS
💧 Gives a smoother, healthier-looking finish ✨ Best for: dry texture + normal skin 💰 Budget-friendly ⭐ Vibe: soft skin finish 🌸
Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Foundation Makeup - Maybelline
✨ Reflects light so texture looks softer in person and photos ✨ Best for: natural glam 💰 Luxury ⭐ Vibe: your skin but upgraded 🤍
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
🌟 Blurs while still looking like real skin ✨ Best for: events + flawless makeup days 💰 Luxury ⭐ Vibe: celebrity makeup finish 💎
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation - Armani Beauty
