Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer 1 fl oz 30 ml
A transparent primer gel that smoothes skin and blurs flaws. It was developed to help makeup look better and last longer on set. BENEFITS:Makeup la...
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!
A transparent primer gel that smoothes skin and blurs flaws. It was developed to help makeup look better and last longer on set. BENEFITS:Makeup la...
View full detailsExperience an advanced primer enriched with the Silkscreen Complex, seamlessly blended with Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide. Smashbox Photo ...
View full detailsProduct Details:A nourishing eyeshadow primer that goes on clear, intensifies shadow‘s color, and helps it stay put for up to 24 hours while suppor...
View full detailsAn oil-free, mattifying primer that instantly blurs flaws, reduces the appearance of pores and controls oil for up to 8 hours. BENEFITS:Dramaticall...
View full detailsGet primer + moisturizer in 1! Smashbox Photo Finish Primer and Moisturizer, also known as Primerizer, delivers 24-hour hydration plus powerful pri...
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 detailsLook less red! This green-toned primer color-corrects redness, blurs pores, evens skin tone & reduces the appearance of fine lines.BENEFITS:Red...
View full detailsThis super lightweight oil-free face primer smoothes skin and creates a soft-focus finish for flawless makeup application.BENEFITS:Weightless water...
View full detailsA 2-in-1 primer and setting spray that hydrates, preps and refreshes skin.BENEFITS:Immediately moisturizes, soothes & adds radiancePreps skin f...
View full detailsProduct Details:Photo Finish Oil & Shine Control Primer by Smashbox is a transformative gel-to-powder face primer that feels like clouds & ...
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.
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