Why it's great: How's this for a budget-friendly fave? "It really smooths out my large pores and it increases my makeup longevity," says one user, while another noted that she was "quite impressed" with its pore-filling properties, especially on her "grease monster" skin.
Why it's great: True to its name, this primer is great for blurring texture and pores. "This product saved my face from cakeyness," raved one user. "It goes on and feels very velvety without feeling greasy." A second fan agrees, adding, "It feels more creamy than other primers I have used, but it does not make my face oily."
Why it's great: One reader calls this "hands down the best primer I've ever used." This is due to a combination of factors, from the "smooth, creamy and extremely lightweight" texture, to the "AMAZING" staying power. Another user complimented the primer's "radiant glow" that "packs a wow factor."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: "The chemists at DHC knew what they were doing when they created this under-makeup magic," gushes one faithful reader. "It smooths out skin, leaving it flawless and creates a true velvet-like canvas that disguises fine lines and wrinkles." Other readers agree, claiming the makeup primer covers all flaws and is "perfect for all skin types."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: If you're searching for a product that gives you a "dewy glow," then readers say you need to try this makeup primer stat. "It's weightless, soft and perfecting," says one user. "Every foundation I've used with it floats over my skin and was given increased wear time." Besides its flawless finish and long-lasting wear, readers are infatuated with the primer's all-natural ingredients. "No harmful chemicals and they do not use animal bi-products in their line," explains one reader. "I have tried all types of makeup primers and this one is the best."
Obvious foundation streaks, noticeable pores, redness around the nose — these are all makeup blunders on par with a glaringly large flake of spinach stuck between your teeth. Napoleon Perdis, celebrity makeup artist and beauty brand founder, says these makeup faux pas can be avoided by adding one simple step to your morning routine: applying makeup primer
"Not to prime is a crime," says Perdis. "It's been my career-long mantra. It helps finesse your foundation, helping your skin stay flawless longer."
And it's not just Perdis. Celebrity makeup artists everywhere stress the importance of priming. Makuep primers are crucial at keeping oil at bay while filling in fine lines and providing a smooth canvas for your foundation to stick to, says celebrity makeup artist Charlie Green. Now that we've converted you into a primer believer, here are tips to help you choose the best one for you:
Skin tone: Primers come in different hues to address specific skin concerns. Green-colored primers will combat redness from rosacea or acne. Mauve/light purple counteracts sallow undertones, while pink helps brighten complexions.
Skin type: First, figure out whether you have oily, dry or combination skin. Then, choose a primer that is suited for those needs.
Once you've got the right formula, apply the primer after your moisturizer. "It's like waterproofing your skin," says Jim Hammer, a cosmetic chemist at Pharmasol Labs in Easton, Mass. If you apply it before your day cream or sunscreen, those water-based products can't penetrate through to reach your skin. "If you smooth [the primer] on after, your skin can absorb your moisturizer before the primer forms a slick film on top of it," says Hammer.
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