Top 10 Face Primers

Primers act as a base for you makeup to sit on and stay put through out the day. The best primer acts as a barrier between your makeup and skin. It allows your make up to glide on smoothly on the skin and look naturally airbrushed. When it comes to makeup, primers are your best friend. They stop the skin from looking oily, full of pores, greasy and prevents makeup melt downs.

The internet describes primer as, “A cosmetic primer is a cream or lotion applied before another cosmetic to improve coverage and lengthen the amount of time the cosmetic lasts on the face. There are different kinds of cosmetic primers such as foundation primer, eyelid primer, lip primer, and mascara primer.”

Since there are so many primers in the market right now it is hard to pick the best one.So today I am going to list down the top 10 primers.

Benefit Pore-fessional Primer: ($31) As the name suggests, this primer helps minimize the appearance of pores on the face. It gives a smooth, matte base for foundation and concealers. As instructed, the primer is to be applied on top of your moisturizer and can be reapplied to absorb more oil and minimize pores. However, sometimes moisturizers can enlarge pores which is why if you have oily skin or have a lot of pores, it is advisable to use a light, gel moisturizer.

Too Faced Hangover Primer: ($32) This silicone-free facial primer promises to boost skin’s radiance and moisturize it thanks to the presence of coconut water in it. This primer has turned out to be a best friend for oily skin beauties. Since there are so many matte finish primers out there in the market, this primer is a great pick for the people who want something that suits dry skin.  It eases dullness slightly and sets a soft surface for makeup to be applied over.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer: ($49) It is a silicone based primer which if used too much has the potential to clog pores. However, this primer gives a very smooth and sleek finish and base for makeup application. Less foundation is needed when applied over this primer as the foundation easily glides on. It makes the makeup last for 6-8 hours. Only a pea size amount is required to cover the whole face and it comes in a travel friendly squeeze bottle.

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer: (Various prices in various stores) It works as a nice matte primer and doesn’t allow oil to appear on the skin for several hours. It successfully makes the makeup stay put for a long period of time. Unlike rest of the primers, this is actually very affordable and get’s the job done.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer- Radiance: ($36) This primer gives the skin a very luminous, youthful glow. It should be used all over the skin for a dewy glow, or can be applied to the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and the forehead for a subtle but noticeable radiance. It holds the makeup in place through out the day and is a perfect choice for people who don’t want a matte finish.

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer: (24 Pounds, $29) This is a sheer, lightweight primer which has a silky texture and a pale, bronze tint that leaves a shimmer finish. The formula isn’t as elegant as many other primers nor does this smooth over pores or wrinkles the way some can. It’s more of a moisturizer than a primer, though it works under makeup if you don’t mind shine peeking through.

ELF Studio Hydrating Face Primer: ($6) It is a great primer at a great price for sensitive, normal and dry skin types! The product smooths on easily and does what a primer should, which is prep skin for makeup application. It contains some really good antioxidant vitamins which considering the price, is a really good thing.

Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12 Hour Perfecting Primer: ($31) This primer has smoothing effect on skin texture and its silky finish helps your foundation to stay put for a long time. The smoothing effect of this product also helps reduce the appearance of minor dryness or flaky skin. This primer offers a good combo of antioxidants, but it contains a few fragrant plant oils that can be potentially risky for all skin types, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer: ($45) This silicone based primer fills in pores and gives a very matte finish to the skin. It is a highly recommended primer that stays put for a long time and provides a smooth base for makeup. It diminishes the appearance of pores as expected from it.

Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector: ($42) This primer excels at providing an immediate matte effect that lasts and helps diminish the appearance of pores on the face It is a light, water based primer which has the potential to keep the shine away from face for hours! It is a very beloved primer and buyers have claimed that it exceeds expectations.

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