Before you take the time to blend your foundation into airbrushed perfection, you should lock in all your hard work. A good face primer will help fill in enlarged pores for a smoother finish, stave off shine, and give your foundation some added staying power. The options across finishes (matte, dewy, and satin), bonus skin-care ingredients and benefits, and price tags are practically endless, which is why we’re bringing you a list of the 14 best face primers to help you narrow your search.
If you’re willing to splurge, primers from brands like Tatcha and Charlotte Tilbury will prep skin to perfection and make a 15-minute rush job look like a million bucks. But if you’re on a budget, drugstore brands like CoverGirl, Maybelline New York, and E.L.F. offer affordable options that do the job just as well — if not better than some of their higher-end competitors.
The best primers, including formulas that makeup artists swear by, will keep your makeup looking flawless from dusk until dawn. Pick up any one of these skin-smoothing, redness-reducing, oil-fighting primers and prepare to bask in the glory that is your new base routine.
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