Instead of spending hours fussing with photo-editing filters to perfect that selfie, why not invest in a good primer? It's designed to act as a smoothing base, so your makeup application is more flawless and long-lasting.
Think of it as a skin blurring filter, except this time you won't need to use any apps. Here are some of the best primers formulated to give you that baby soft skin finish, covering up your scars, enlarged pores, wrinkles and irregular skin texture.
In this vast beauty market, there’s nothing quite like the POREfessional Face Primer from Benefit Cosmetics. This cult-favourite silicone is raved by many for its incredible skin smoothing and pore-filling abilities. It has a mattifying formula that glides onto your skin smoothly to create the perfect base for makeup.
Urban Decay's Optical Illusion primer gives your skin a veil of perfection with this blurring effect. Formulated with Argan, Rosehip and Meadowfoam, this hydrating primer fills in your pores, wrinkles and even out your skin texture. It can also enhance your makeup's longevity.
For a makeup finish that looks as good as that skin filter, you’re going to need Farsali’s Skintune Blur Serum. Unlike typical silicone primers, this one has a serum texture that improves the appearance of your pores and texture to create a skin that looks baby soft. It can even be mixed with your favourite foundation to enhance its finishing texture.
If your dry, textured skin has lost its radiance, fret not! The Wet n Wild Photofocus Dewy Face Primer is here to get your glow on. Formulated with Vitamin E and pearl pigments, this smoothing primer brings life back to your skin. It’s also a perfect pair with any matte foundations that leave a flat finish.
Enlarged pores are a bane of smooth skin. Luckily, the Australis CYA Later Pores Spot Primer can keep your pores, fine lines and other imperfections in check. Formulated with Vitamin E, almond oil and silica, this hydrating yet mattifying primer blurs and refines your skin for a smooth makeup application.
Keep both the dry and oily areas of your skin under control with Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer. It nourishes and protects your skin from free radicals and environmental stressors. Additionally, this oil-free primer also smooths and blurs any pores, lines or imperfections found on your skin.
On a tight budget? Check your local drugstore for Rimmel London’s Fix & Perfect Pro Primer that’s an affordable yet effective alternative! This silicone primer evens out your skin texture and provides a soft-focus effect. Thanks to the oil-free and mattifying formula, it can enhance your makeup wear time too.
A flawless makeup base is now easily achievable with L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer. The blurring primer can even out your skin texture and tone. Besides, it will also cover up enlarged pores, deep wrinkles and other imperfections.
If you can’t seem to keep your makeup from caking, it’s time to incorporate Laura Mercier’s Foundation Primer into your routine. Formulated especially for oily skin, this water-based primer refines and softens the appearance of any irregular skin texture. As a result, it will give your skin a blurred finish.