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Investing in my base makes every makeup look top-tier. A solid mid-budget primer is the secret to blurring pores and keeping my makeup fresh all day long.
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Budget friendly

 
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This is the butter of makeup. This isn't a want this is a need.
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No transfer and definitely great for mature skin or anyone looking for a dewy/glow
The Vegan Face Glue Gripping Primer
 
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has a nice smooth but cooling sensation when you put it on wow it does have a nice grip so that is good.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
 
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it's lightweight and truly effective.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer - Walmart.ca
 
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This serum primer is wonderful! I have super oily skin and leary of adding more product to my skin.
Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer, Hydrating Makeup Primer with 2% Niacinamide For Up To 24HR Make Up Wear, shade 01 ,30 ml
 
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found the best way to apply was to do 1/4 of face at a time, dries fast. Holds makeup all day with no shine from my oily skin
Mini Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer - MILK MAKEUP
 
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minimize the appearance of pores & prep for smooth makeup application.
0.67 oz Pore Filler Blurring Face Primer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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did notice just a little bitnof plumbing but it does work really well to hold makeup even just using it without makeup it leaves my skin looking nice and hydrated
1.01 oz Plump Right Back Electrolytes Plumping Primer Serum - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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Mid budget friendly

 
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Great
Mini The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer - Benefit Cosmetics
 
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After first time use, this will become a staple in my everyday makeup routine!!! I highly recommend!!
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Danessa Myricks Beauty
 
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Absolute banger of a product.
Secure The Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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Flawless blur . No visible pores. Long lasting.
Mini Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer - Smashbox
 
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This primer really surprised me! It instantly smooths my skin and blurs out my pores without feeling heavy at all. I love that it’s silicone-free because it feels lightweight and breathable
Mini Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer - HUDA BEAUTY
 
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mini lightweight water-cream makeup primer with skincare benefits that blurs the look of pores and fights shine for a long-lasting, soft-matte finish. Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Mini Pore Eclipse Liquid Primer - MILK MAKEUP
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hydrating, cushiony gel primer that blurs the look of pores and fine lines, boosts and extends makeup wear, and helps fight shine all day. Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection - Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
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An award-winning nude eyeshadow primer that ensures vibrant and crease-free wear.
Eyeshadow Primer Potion Tube - Original - Urban Decay
 
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weightless liquid primer that cocoons skin from pollutants and makeup while helping your look go on better and last longer. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Mini Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer - Tatcha
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keeps oil in check under makeup for up to 12 hours and strengthens skin. Breathable, dermatologist-tested & non-acnegenic.
1.0 oz Photo Finish Oil Control Primer - Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
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Helps smooth my pores under my makeup. Hydrating & smooth!
1.01 oz Face Tape Smoothing Primer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
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Luxury

 
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A non-greasy, lightweight makeup primer with light-infused pigments and four nourishing oils that blur imperfections and smooths the look of skin. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Touche Eclat Blur Face Primer - Yves Saint Laurent
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multitasking moisturizer and makeup primer that hydrates and preps skin with 24-hour makeup priming for seamless foundation wear. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Mini Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - Bobbi Brown
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It feels so soft and moisturizing and does keep my makeup looking good all day.
La Base Pro Oil-Free Longwear Makeup Primer - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty
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Love, the fact that it has SPF built into it and it goes on smooth effortlessly. It looks great on my skin and it looks so natural.
Luna Blurring & Moisturizing Filter Primer - TULA | Ulta Beauty
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Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide
Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide - REFY
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A state-of-the-art primer that extends the wear of foundation for a perfect complexion—elevate your foundation to unprecedented performance. Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Veil Mineral Primer - Hourglass
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Buttery soft, glides on easy, and amazing for those with sensitive and/or dry skin.
The Silk Canvas Protective Primer - Tatcha
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clean, silicone-free, ultra-breathable primer that protects against harmful environmental stressors and preps skin for seamless makeup application.
True Skin Radiant Priming Serum - ILIA
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