5 Primers That Prolong The Wear Of Your Makeup

There’s one to suit every skin type and concern.

Want to go from desk to date without needing to touch up your foundation? The secret lies within an easy-to-use product called a makeup primer. Silky in texture yet grippy in nature, primers can be applied before a layer of foundation to prevent it from slipping and sliding, and are especially useful for those with oily skin.

If you want to introduce a primer into your makeup routine, here are the makeup primers we can’t live without.

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If you want to up your skin’s luminosity

We’re big fans of Ole Henriksen skincare products, so it makes sense that their makeup primer makes the cut here. The Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer can make your complexion look really naturally glowy (like you’re lit-from-within), and is boosted with vitamin C to illuminate your skin in the long run.

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If you want to get rid of redness

A green-based primer, such as Make Up For Ever Redness Corrector Step 1 Primer, is the key to removing any redness from your skin before you apply your foundation thanks to the magic of a colour wheel. This one is even water-resistant, lasts up to 24 hours (great for those that are travelling or working long hours), and is enriched with glycerin and glycols to plump up your skin.

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If you have oily skin

Benefit Cosmetics is one of the OG brands when it comes to shopping for a primer, which is why The Porefessional Matte Rescue has made the cut here. It’s a water-based gel that hydrates your skin as you use it without making you look OTT, along with a mattifying finish that actually absorbs excess oils as you wear it.

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If you have dark spots

The peach-toned Clarins SOS Primer in Coral is one easy way to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots. We love the lightweight texture that features the brand’s famous anti-pollution complex to protect skin from environmental damage, as well as the lightly-blurring texture that makes you look seriously airbrushed.

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If you have dry skin

Those with dry skin shouldn’t sleep on a hydrating primer such as the KVD Beauty Lock-It Hydrating Primer. It’s boosted with nourishing aloe vera, jojoba and shea to protect your skin and create the perfect canvas for your foundation to glide over. Psst… this one is also free from fragrances and dyes, so it’s great for those with sensitive skin to use.

Fast delivery – free over $50 – and free returns.

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