A good primer is like applying the Snapchat ‘Pretty’ filter to your face. When you’ve prepped and primed, you can be sure your foundation looks flawless and stays put all day. Without one, you’re on your own #nofilter.
Whatever your skin care concern, there’s a primer for it. Primers can do everything from hiding redness and blurring blotchiness, to reducing the appearance of large pores and controlling excess oil.
Trust me… once you start to prime, you’ll do it every time.
Applying foundation directly on top of your moisturiser just doesn’t cut it. Your make-up won’t have anything to hold on to, so although it looks good initially, a few hours later you’ll be wondering where your concealer’s gone. Investing in a primer is worth the extra step, so click through our gallery for seven of the best primers worth adding to your makeup kit.
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Specifically created for oily skin types, the Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer is proven to keep you shine-free – no touch-ups required.
COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Primer
COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Primer instantly firms skin to create a youthful appearance and the perfect base for foundation. The hydrating formula moisturises for up to eight hours, so dry skin types will love this one.
L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Primer
Fine lines and wrinkles are instantly blurred with L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Primer. There’s a reason it’s one of our most highly reviewed primers.
Natio Ageless Illuminating Primer
With nourishing ingredients such as certified organic rosehip oil and aloe vera, Natio Ageless Illuminating Primer repairs skin while evening out imperfections. A great find for sensitive skin!
Lancôme La Base Pro Primer – Oil Free
A make-up artist favourite, Lancôme La Base Pro Primer – Oil Free leaves skin smooth, radiant and flawless. The formula is oil-free so it’s a good choice for oily or acne-prone skin.
Dermalogica Age Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF30
A real multitasker, Dermalogica Age Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF30 combines skin-conditioning ingredients, sun protection and silica to fill in fine lines and even out skin tone.
Benefit That Gal
Benefit That Gal is a brightening primer that will give you that fresh, post-facial glow. If your complexion’s feeling lacklustre, this is your shortcut to instant radiance.
I would like to try the Covergirl primer. I usually use the Natio one but I would like to try something different.
Bobbi Brown has a really nice one too.
I haven't used any of these just the Napoleon one and thinking of, I haven't seen Napoleon cosmetics around much these days.
Love some of these