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10 Best Drugstore Primers for Flawless Skin on the Cheap

Need a new makeup primer, but don't want to spend tons of money? We've got you covered with these drugstore primers
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Best Drugstore Primer No. 8: Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer, $5.29
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*

Why it's great: Looking for something that'll stand up to greasy foreheads and tight budgets? This popular pick from Rimmel might just be it. "This makes my foundation apply so smoothly and it noticeably increases the staying power!" raves one user.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer here.

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Best Drugstore Primer No. 7:  L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, $12.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.7*
Why it's great: This drugstore primer is "great for oily skin," according to reviewers. "It created a matte finish to my skin and helped my foundation glide one," says one reader. Another adds this didn't make her break out, and it made her skin feel "silky smooth." Plus, her makeup "lasted all day."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base here.

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Best Drugstore Primer No. 6: Milani Prime Shield Mattifying Pore-Minimizing Face Primer, $6.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.7*

Why it's great: "As far as primers go, this is a solid, low-cost option," said one reviewer. She also added that it "worked well for under eye makeup, keeps concealer from settling into fine lines and wrinkles." Another reviewer noted that she liked its "blurring effect."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Milani Prime Shield Mattifying Pore-Minimizing Face Primer here.

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Best Drugstore Primer No. 5: NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler, $14
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*
Why it's great: "It really smoothes out my large pores and increases my makeup longevity — but where it really takes the cake is the texture," says one reader. "It is so light and airy that it doesn't even feel like you have any primer on your face." Another writes that it makes her foundation "apply really easy and airbrushed."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for NYX Cosmetics Pore Filler here.

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Best Drugstore Primer No. 4: E.L.F. Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer, $3
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6*
Why it's great: Reviewers call this a "genius" product because it combines an eye shadow primer with a waterproof eyeliner sealer. One reviewer raves this is the "most amazing product ever ... and it's really high quality." Overall, this is "hands down a great buy" that makes "shadows last hours longer" than normal.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for E.L.F. Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer here.

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BY ALLIE FLINN | FEB 7, 2019 | SHARES
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