Get The Dewy Complexion Of Your Dreams With These Illuminating Primers

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Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to bid adieu to that healthy, sun-kissed glow. In fact, you can achieve a dewy, radiant complexion all year round with the help of an illuminating primer.

Whilst many glow-getters reach for strobe-like highlighters, many of us prefer a more low-key glow for everyday wear. The best part? You can pop your illuminating primer on under your foundation to help your makeup last longer or wear it without any for a ‘no-makeup’ look.

Scroll down for our favourite illuminating primers to help you achieve a flawless finish with every wear.

Estée Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher

This Estée Lauder staple is radiant summer glow in a bottle. It’s designed to hydrate, blur and add luminosity to your complexion, and can also be applied on top of your makeup to refresh your skin throughout the day.

Read more Estée Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher reviews.

$56 at MECCA

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer

This illuminator is for those seeking a shimmery glow with or without makeup. The lightweight formula glides onto the skin to plump and refine, with ultra-fine pearls for a subtle all-day glow — hello, golden hour!

$45 at Sephora

Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum

This skin care-powered primer serum is packed with nourishing ingredients such as hibiscus extract and aloe to hydrate, smooth and leave you with a silky-soft complexion. The formula works to tighten the skin and minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines for an effortless and long-lasting makeup application.

$78 at MECCA

Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer Hydrate and Illuminate

Enriched with natural ingredients such as Kakadu plum, lilly pilly and hyaluronic acid, this glow-boosting primer is packed with antioxidants to protect and nourish your skin. The cruelty-free formulation blends seamlessly into the skin and adds a hit of hydration to even the dryest of complexions.

Read more Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer Hydrate and Illuminate reviews.

$29.95 at Chemist Warehouse

Keys Soulcare Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum

Looking for a primer that illuminates and revitalises your skin? Let Me Glow is your answer. With a niacinamide and rose water-based formula, this serum is like a hydration shot for your skin and will leave your complexion looking and feeling nourished and glowy all day long.

$44 at Keys Soulcare

Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow Primer

This cult beauty favourite has a reputation for a reason. It’s supercharged formula includes hyaluronic acid and a combination of botanical oils including camellia and rosehip to blur any imperfections and leave your skin moisturised for up to 24 hours. Apply yours under foundation for a smooth canvas or on its own for a natural, goddess-like glow.

$76 at Charlotte Tilbury

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