Before you take the time to blend your foundation into airbrushed perfection, you should lock in all your hard work. The best face primer can do just that: It can 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.
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 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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