Want your makeup to look flawless and last all day? You need a primer! Not sure which one to get with your skin type? Read this guide and find out! All the options listed below are budget-friendly, there is nothing above 20 dollars.
What is the purpose of primer?
Primer helps your makeup last longer and is a base before applying additional makeup products. Different primers have various qualities, some are more smoothing, mattifying, brightening, hydrating, etc.
Do you struggle with unwanted shine? Nyx Shine Killer Charcoal Infused Mattifying Primer is for you! It is oil-free, lightweight, and a gel formula that absorbs any excess oil on the skin. It is also vegan and cruelty free. It will have your skin looking matte and ready to go out for the day, you don’t need to spend the day looking in the mirror with a blotting sheet. It is priced at $15.
If you have dry flaky skin, your foundation will not stick onto your face as well as it could. With Neutrogena Hydro Boost Glow Primer + Serum, your skin will look hydrated and plump. It applies like a serum but still preps the skin for makeup. It gives your skin that wide awake glow you have been wanting. This is great for an everyday look or if you want to go the extra mile for a more glam look. The ingredients are so beneficial, this could be skincare. It is priced at $19.99.
Having combination skin can sometimes be tricky, you don’t want a primer that is too oily or too drying on your skin. FLOWER Beauty In Your Prime Perfecting Primer is a solution to all your problems. It leaves your skin looking even and smooth, which mixes with foundation beautifully. It is also cruelty-free. It is priced at $11.
If you have trouble finding a primer that doesn’t irritate your skin? This The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer is for you. It has clean ingredients, vegan, and cruelty free. It has no oil, fragrance, parabens or sulfates. It is lightweight and hydrating, while blurring pores and mattifying all at the same time. It will have your skin looking healthy and ready to walk out the door. It is priced at $6.
If you have fine lines or wrinkles, here is the ultimate primer for you. Covergirl Simply Ageless Anti Aging Foundation Primer hydrates and firms skin to give that glow you need. It fights signs of aging and keeps skin looking bright. You can even wear the primer on its own or under foundation to apply your base with even more ease. This is what you need to throw in your cart next time you go shopping. It is cruelty free and priced at $16.99.
The last thing you want is to pay for an expensive foundation and still see redness peeking through doing the exact opposite of what you paid for. Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Redness Control Primer has got you covered. It is fresh and light on the skin, so there is no heavy uncomfortable feeling. The pigments counteract with the redness in the skin, creating an even skin tone. It does not clog pores and is dermatologist tested so there is no worry about irritation. It blurs and smoothes lines on the skin giving the base you’ve always dreamed of. It is priced at $10.99.
Having a severe breakout and knowing you have to be photographed or present in class can be a nightmare. No matter how much foundation you apply it always seems to not be enough. Elf Cosmetics Acne Fighting Putty Primer is just what you need. It is vegan and cruelty free, which is wonderful. The key ingredients are salicylic acid, zinc, and kaolin which help control acne and prevent future breakouts. There are no parabens or phthalates. It is a creamy formula with a matte finish, so it applies without any issues. It also calms irritated skin and smoothes pores. It is priced at $12.
Who doesn’t want to glow like an angel? Milani Cosmetics Bright Side Illuminating Face Primer will give you a base brighter than you can imagine. The banana brightening pigments in the formula are what give the illumination. It is a creamy lotion texture that goes on smoothly on the skin. It nourishes the skin with ingredients like Vitamin C and Jojoba Oil. There are no parabens or sulfates. It is vegan and cruelty free with clean ingredients. It is priced at $11.99.
If you are a college student, you probably want a primer that can last you through 3 classes and a concert with your friends. This Elf Cosmetics Power Grip Primer will keep your makeup looking on point all day long without breaking the bank. The gel formula grips onto your skin and gives a soft finish while being long lasting. It is vegan and cruelty free. The hyaluronic acid helps keep the skin moisturized and fresh. There are no parabens or sulfates. It is priced at $10.
Using a primer with SPF eliminates that extra step in your skincare routine and lightens your travel bag. NYX Bare With Me Cannabis Moisturizing Primer with SPF 30 will protect and prime your skin all in one. It is infused with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil that hydrates your skin around the clock. You can wear this primer with or without makeup. Your skin will be smooth and ready for a day in the sun. It is priced at $17.
No one wants their pores to be the star of the show. Wet n Wild Prime Focus Pore Minimizing Primer Serum will blur and soften the skin. It contains Bakuchoi, Dragon Fruit Extract and Lavender Extract. These ingredients improve skin texture. It brightens and hydrates the skin leaving it looking healthier than ever before. It is also cruelty free. It is priced at $8.49.
No matter what skin type you have there is something for everyone. What primer will you be trying out? Comment down below!
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