Face Primers

A makeup primer preps your skin so makeup applies smoothly and lasts longer, whether you want to blur pores, control shine, or add glow. The best primer for you comes down to skin type and finish: mattifying formulas suit oily skin, hydrating gel primers suit dry skin, and gripping formulas built for all-day wear matter most if your makeup tends to fade or crease. For pore-blurring specifically, a silky, lightweight balm formula tends to outperform heavier creams without looking cakey.

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For a dewy, luminous base, a glow primer adds radiance while keeping makeup fresh all day. If you need a smooth, even surface, a skin primer minimises imperfections and grips foundation for all-day wear. Whatever your skin type or makeup style, a face primer keeps everything in place.

Choosing Face Primer Makeup Based on Your Need

The Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx No-Filter Primer blurs imperfections, tightens the skin, and temporarily reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores. Its blend of Firm-A-Tite™, 3% BarPull, and Elastiflex IQ™ smooths, moisturises, and improves skin texture, creating a base for makeup or a natural, perfected look on bare skin.

Best for Pores

Benefit POREfessional minimises the appearance of pores. This silky, lightweight balm gives translucent pore coverage and a smoother skin surface, complements all skin tones, and can be used under or over makeup.

Best for Dry Skin

The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + Niacinamide is a gel-based, hydrating formula that grips makeup and provides long-lasting hold. The added niacinamide helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone, making it a good fit for dry or combination skin that still wants a smooth, gripping base.

Best for Oily Skin

The NYX Shine Killer Primer is a charcoal-infused, mattifying formula built for oily skin. It controls excess oil and shine throughout the day with a silky, translucent finish, giving you a matte canvas without feeling heavy.

Best for All-Day Grip

The NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer delivers glue-level hold with a soft-focus, non-sticky finish. Polyglutamic acid provides up to 24 hours of hydration, and maple syrup helps maintain long-lasting grip for long days or special occasions where makeup needs to stay put.