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Top rated foundation primers
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Best overall luxury HOURGLASSHourglass Veil Mineral Primer
An oil-free, satin-finish primer with SPF 15 that creates a smooth, even canvas while concealing redness and minimizing the appearance of pores.
- Extremely smooth application
- Includes mineral SPF
- Excellent redness reduction
- Very expensive
- Can leave a slight white cast on dark skin tones
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Best budget pick e.l.f.e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
A gel-based, ingredient-driven face primer that smooths skin while gripping makeup to help it last all day.
- Incredible makeup-gripping power
- Hydrating hyaluronic acid formula
- Extremely affordable price point
- Texture is very sticky initially
- Can be difficult to blend dry products over
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Best for long wear Milk MakeupMilk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
An award-winning alcohol-free, silicone-free gel primer that locks in hydration and holds makeup in place for up to 12 hours.
- Locks down makeup all day
- Highly hydrating and dewy
- Silicone-free formulation
- Heavy gel texture
- Requires a pump dispenser which can clog
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Best velvet-finish balm TATCHATatcha The Silk Canvas
A velvet silk primer balm that shields skin from pollutants, minimizes clogged pores, and helps makeup go on smoother and last longer.
- Protects the skin barrier
- Creates a flawless, doll-like finish
- A little goes a very long way
- High price tag
- Requires warming up between fingers first
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Best for oily skin SmashboxSmashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer
An oil-controlling primer that keeps makeup looking fresh, defends skin with antioxidants, and delivers a velvety matte finish.
- Keeps shine at bay for hours
- Infused with skin-loving salicylic acid
- Smooths out rough skin texture
- Can feel slightly drying on normal-to-dry skin
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Best value matte finish SmashboxThe Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
Formulated with advanced adaptive silicones, this primer acts as a matte, hydrating, light-blurring surface modifier for a smooth look.
- Blurs pores and fine lines effectively
- Controls excess shine
- Highly budget-friendly
- May cause makeup pilling if paired with water-based foundations