Bareminerals Prime Time BB Primer Cream Daily Defense Light 1 fl oz30 ml
Packed with skin-loving goodness and powerful antioxidants, this multifunctional BB primer cream immediately diminishes the appearance of imperfect...
View full detailsWant to know the secret behind professional makeup looking so good, and lasting so long? Face primers! These function as a texture-perfecting makeup base, sealing pores and filling in fine lines so that your foundation and other makeup products glide on to deliver a visibly smoother finish. Face primers also ‘grab onto’ your makeup, for richer-looking colors that don’t fade.
And the best face primer formulations do even more than that. From brightening face primer to add a dewy glow through to ones with a corrective tint to even out skin tone, there’s a primer for every skin type. Scroll down to discover the best face primer for dry skin, the best face primers for oily skin, and everything in between!
Packed with skin-loving goodness and powerful antioxidants, this multifunctional BB primer cream immediately diminishes the appearance of imperfect...
View full detailsThe smoothing Satin Make-up Base fills and erases wrinkles, fine lines and pores and prevents make-up from accumulating in the wrinkles. It creates...
View full detailsGet primer + moisturizer in 1! Primerizer delivers 24-hour hydration plus powerful primer benefits in the lightest possible texture. It was created...
View full detailsProduct Details:Photo Finish Oil & Shine Control Primer by Smashbox is a transformative gel-to-powder face primer that feels like clouds & ...
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View full detailsCombo Control Primer was designed specifically for combination skin: it maintains skin’s moisture balance while absorbing oil in the T-zone. The re...
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View full detailsExperience the gold standard in facial rejuvenation with this lightweight formula, designed to enhance your NuFACE regimen and prep for your NuFACE...
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View full detailsLUMINZER PRIMER delivers a natural radiant glow while blurring pores and imperfections for a beautifully illuminated flawless complexion. Can be us...
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View full detailsProduct Details:A weightless face primer designed to mattify skin, help balance oil production and blur the appearance of pores and fine lines for ...
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View full detailsPerfecting Make-up Base. Award-winning primer is the perfect combination of make-up and skin care. With an ultra-light texture, this wrinkle-smooth...
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View full detailsPacked with skin-loving goodness and powerful antioxidants, this multifunctional BB primer cream immediately diminishes the appearance of imperfect...
View full detailsThese shadow-enhancing lid primers instantly intensify color while keeping shadow locked in place and looking freshly applied for 8 hours.BENEFITS:...
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View full detailsFAQs on face primers
What do face primers do?
Face primers create the ideal makeup base (i.e. perfectly smooth!) and also enhance its longevity by clinging onto color and filling in fine lines, so that makeup can’t settle into these creases as it usually would.
Many face primers come with additional benefits, too. For example, face primers for mature skin or for dry skin often contain hydrating ingredients (although note that they’re not a replacement for your moisturizer), while face primers for oily skin will typically contain mattifying ingredients that soak up oil to prevent shine.
Can I layer face primers?
Yes! While face primers are made for layering under makeup, they work great layered under one another too. You may wish to do this if you have multiple skin concerns, for example pairing a brightening face primer with a redness-correcting one.
Applying too much primer however can cause makeup slippage, so apply very thin layers only. If you’re wondering “Can I mix face primers?” on the other hand, the answer is maybe. A water-based primer won’t mix well with an oil-based primer, but by applying them one at a time and allowing each one to fully absorb before moving onto the other, you might be able to get the two to cooperate.
Are face primers bad for my skin?
For many people, face primers bring only benefits, but for those with acne-prone skin they can sometimes lead to breakouts. The key is to find a formulation that’s tailored to your skin type; the best face primer for dry skin may contain ingredients that make oily skin even oilier!
If you’re aiming to keep shine (and breakouts) at bay, you’ll probably want to choose a water-based primer over an oil-based one. Better yet, choose a targeted shine control face primer such as the Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Mattifying Face Primer.