Finding the right primer is a no-brainer if you want your makeup to have good staying power, especially now were into double-digit weather and makeup has a tendency to slide around the face.
You might think you can skip the priming stage and slather your foundation onto your face without any prep work. No one is stopping you, but primer will be your best friend when hiding pores and fine lines, creating a smooth canvas that will make the rest of your makeup just look that much better. Primers act as a barrier between your face and your base to make sure that you look as fabulous all day as you did upon first application.
Below are some of our top picks for 2021. Whether need a glowy base, have oil-prone skin, or need something to add a dose of moisture – we have you covered.
Dior Backstage Face and Body Primer
We love the Dior Backstage range, every product is a winner. Inspired by makeup artists working on fashion shows, the formula is thin, weightless, and virtually undetectable upon application. The result? Instantly radiant skin that looks plump and refreshed.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
A staple in all makeup artist kit bags, this primer is perfect for those with sensitive skin. It has a wonderfully light formula, is fast-absorbing, and will ensure you get the longevity you want out of your makeup.
Smashbox – The Original Photo Finish Smooth and Blur
With a fiercely loyal following, makeup lovers with textured skin flock to this product. It has been so successful that the brand has launched an entire range of versions to fit every skin type. We’d recommend the original though, as the product that launched a thousand primers.
e.l.f – Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer
This gel-textured primer is what you need this summer. It is deliciously minty, has a cooling effect when applied, and will make your foundation grip on for dear life. Oh, and you’ll never have to hunt around in your makeup bag for this bright green tube.
Milk Makeup – Hydro Grip Primer
One for the dry skin girls. This primer contains aloe water, cherry blossom, hyaluronic acid, and B vitamins making it indispensable for thirsty skin – the cannabis seed extracts will help you look like a plumper smoother finish.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
Words By Rosina Findlay, Graphic By Emily Chapillon
