12 Amazing Makeup Primers

12 Amazing Makeup Primers

Keep your makeup from melting off your face with these primers

This is a TotalBeauty.com best and worst makeup products article

Makeup primers are crucial for keeping oil at bay, filling in fine lines, and providing a smooth canvas for your foundation to stick to. So, if you don’t have one yet, choose from these reader-approved favorites.

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No. 12: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Luminizing Face Primer, $19.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.8

“I love that post-gym workout glow and I can achieve that (minus the workout on those lazy days!) with Carmindy’s Luminizing Primer.”

No. 11: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex, $42

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.9

“My makeup stays on all day and night. And, it also minimizes my pores, which is a plus.”

No. 10: Bare Escentuals Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer, $21

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8

“I have tried many primers and this one actually does what it says! I am a Mineral Makeup girl, and this definitely sets it for the day.”

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