For having makeup that stays fresh and does not move all day primer is key! Primers come in different formulas to help different skin concerns. Makeup primer is used before foundation to create a smooth base which foundation sticks to. Makeup primers can have formulas to smooth fine lines and wrinkles making your face look more flawless.
Here are 10 of the best primers for every skin concern!
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Benefit
Benefit The POREfessional Primer, £28
This Benefit primer is OG of all primers, it is well known for its ability to create a flawless, airbrushed skin. It is a thicker, balmy primer with a silicone feel that minimises and fills in pores. You just need to use a small amount as a little bit goes a long way! It is oil -free face primer which is translucent finish that is suitable for all skin types and tones. The makeup primer will also help to protect skin with its dose of Vitamin E derivative.
Hourglass
Hourglass No.28 Primer Serum, £20
This silky, lightweight oil blend glides on to the skin seamlessly to prime and hydrate the skin perfectly. It softens the appearance of fine line and wrinkles as well as extending the life of your foundation. It is good for ageing or dry skin as it contains a blend of vitamins and natural oils that plum, brighten, nourish and keep your makeup looking dewy and fresh all day long.
Too Faced
Too Faced Hangover Primer, £27
This primer is an iconic classic from Too Faced, this primer makes you look fresh-faced in a flash. It hydrates, Smooths and brightens to give you the best base for your foundation to work with. it contains hydrating coconut water and probiotics to boost skin’s radiance and leaves a dewy, healthy-looking finish. If you have oily skin it is best that you use powder after foundation as it is a glowy and hydrating primer.
MAC
MAC Prep + Prime Skin, £22.50
This lightweight silicone based gel is designed to even out skin and redness before you even apply your foundation. It is a perfect lightweight alternative for the POREfessional by Benefit. It is formulated with sucrose, green tea extract and caffeine to help soothe the skin; nourishing antioxidants and mulberry and algae extracts for an even skin tone. It has the ability to smooth any skin texture you may have to enhance the look of foundation.
Rimmel
Rimmel London InstaFlawless Primer, £6.99
This primer is available in two shades (light and medium), it gives less coverage than a tinted moisturiser but leaves a tinted glow to the skin. It helps to brighten and perfect the skin, keeping the skin moisturised for twenty-four hours. Giving a smoother-looking base and longer-lasting makeup, it has blurring properties that conceal the appearance of imperfections and fine lines while erasing signs of fatigue for an energised and brighter-looking visage. It is a perfect drugstore option but it really needs some more shades for everyone!
BECCA
Becca Backlight Priming Filter, £28
This BECCA primer is the secret to glowy skin. WIth a lightweight texture it blends into the skin like a dream creating airbrushed skin which is dewy and smooth. This primer contains golden shimmers which instantly brightens and shines through whatever foundation you wear on top of it.
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer, £24
This oil-free primer smooths away the look of pores. It visibly evens skin tone and texture, and absorbs shine without feeling dry or chalky. That means smoother foundation application and longer makeup wear. It is a mattifying primer with a lightweight feel making it comfy to wear on the skin. It is recommended that you just use it in your t-zone and chin plus wherever else you get oily.
Huda Beauty
Huda Beauty Complexion Perfection Pre-Makeup Base, £27
This silky, creamy primer visually blurs fine lines and pores, the overall look of skin. This matte primer helps to control oil and shine to create a flawless base ready for makeup. It is infused with plant extracts to balance skin’s moisture levels, this nutrient-rich, oil-free primer boasts a unique blend of minerals to revitalise skin and boost radiance.
bareMinerals
bareMinerals Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer, £23
Infused with vitamin E and plant extracts the silky, tinted primer blends effortlessly onto skin to minimise the appearance of large pores whilst fighting dullness and rough areas. It restores luminosity to the skin and prepares the skin for even foundation application.
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow, £38.50
Wonderglow is Charlotte Tilbury’s age-defying, glow-enhancing primer that blurs lines and wrinkles. It creates a smooth priming base for foundation; it helps with skin texture and increases elasticity. It illuminates dry, dull skin with subtle pearlescents particles.
