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8 makeup primers for every skin type

Your new beauty essential for perfect-looking skin is a good primer. Our favourite formulas smooth, tone, illuminate and fill in fine lines, and they also provide an important base for foundation, shadow and blush.
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8 makeup primers for every skin type

Primers- Mag March

Hydration Helper

Apply generously all over your face to instantly restore moisture and plump fine lines.

Step 1 Skin Equalizer, $42, MAKE UP FOR EVER.

8 makeup primers for every skin typeMAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Skin Equalizer

Blemish Banisher

Conceal, treat and cover breakouts, redness and inflammation with this perfect-for-sensitive-skin primer.

Blemish Treatment primer, $22, Cover FX.

8 makeup primers for every skin typeCover FX Blemish Treatment primer

Wake-up Call

Transform the appearance of tired skin with this lightweight brightening solution. A little goes a long way.

Good Morning Retexturizing Primer, $41, Elizabeth Arden.

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8 makeup primers for every skin typeElizabeth Arden Good Morning Retexturizing Primer

All-in-one

This mineral-rich formula nourishes and hydrates while also providing broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.

Prep + Prime Face protect Lotion SPF 50, $37, M.A.C.

8 makeup primers for every skin typeM.A.C Prep + Prime Face protect Lotion

Magic Mist

Enriched with revitalizing electrolytes, this primer water adds moisture, refreshes skin and sets your makeup too!

Photo Finish Primer Water, $37, Smashbox Cosmetics.

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Pore minimizer

Instantly smooth skin and diminish the look of pores. Bonus: You will love the velvety, matte texture.

La Base Pro Pore Eraser, $42, Lancôme.

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8 makeup primers for every skin typeLancôme La Base Pro Pore Eraser

Redness Reducer

Calm irritation, neutralize redness and even skin tone with this smooth, silicone-based formula.


Redness relief primer SPF 20, $62, Dermalogica.

8 makeup primers for every skin typeDermalogica redness relief primer SPF 20

Complexion perfecter

Use this illuminating primer on its own to brighten skin, or mix a drop into your foundation for a glowing finish.

Le Blanc de CHANEL Multi-Use Illuminating Base, $52, Chanel.

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8 makeup primers for every skin typeChanel Le Blanc de CHANEL Multi-Use Illuminating Base

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