Luminous Primers

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A primer is a makeup base that helps the wearer achieve a smooth, even finish to their face. It can be used on its own or as a base for foundation, powder, bronzer, and other makeup products.

Yves Saint LaurentTouche Eclat Blur Face Primer

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1713114

Color: Blur Primer Gold - brightens and evens skintone

2.3K Reviews

$56.00

It is a great primer especially if you are looking for a luminous base!...But this was an awesome primer underneath my foundation....Great primer...luminous

What it is: A non-greasy, lightweight makeup primer with light-infused pigments and four nourishing oils that blur imperfections and smooths the look of skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Corn Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Passiflora oil, and Rice Bran Oil: Nurture and leave skin feeling soft.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, and phthalates.

$46.00

THE BEST PRIMER FOR DRY SKIN...I have very dry skin and love my foundation to be luminous and glowy/hydrated looking! This primer is a game changer! ...First impressions on luminous sill primer...I could use this without a moisturizer. I love hen primers feel like skin care!

What it is: A smooth, hydrating primer that preps skin for makeup, nourishes, and moisturizes the complexion for noticeably softer, supple, and more radiant skin.

Finish: Radiant

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shea Butter: Moisturizes skin.
- Rice Bran: Conditions and softens.
- Glycerin: Moisturizes and smooths.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

What Else You Need to Know: This moisturizing, radiance-boosting face primer blurs pores and imperfections while softening and visibly plumping for a smoother makeup application. With shea butter, rice bran, and glycerin providing hydration, this makeup primer is suitable for all skin types.

ValentinoV-Lighter Illuminating Face Primer and Highlighter with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 25 mL·ITEM: 2542850

Color: Ambra - ideal for medium-to-deep complexions with warm undertones

268 Reviews

$58.00

It works it does leave a luminous finish if you use it as a primer. You can also use it as a highlighter. ...Luminous primer

What it is: A multitasking lightweight makeup primer formulated with skincare ingredients to provide up to 24 hours of hydration and a rapidly visible glow.


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Roma-Light Complex™: Light-reflecting, color-boosting pearls to enhance skin’s natural luminosity.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin.


What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with hyaluronic acid for up to 24 hours of hydration and ultra-fine light-reflecting pearls for a luminous look, this multitasking primer and highlighter can be worn alone, under or on top of your foundation. It is available in two shades: Rosa, ideal for fair-to-light complexions with cool undertones

$55.00

Amazing primer!! One of the best primers I’ve ever used!!...This makes my skin look luminous, but not enough effect for the price.

What it is:
A primer with anti-aging properties that creates an instant soft-glow focus.

What it does:
Give your complexion an instant pick me up and create an effortlessly dewy look. Wonderglow is formulated with breakthrough light-reflecting microspheres, collagen-supporting peptides, and patented anti-wrinkle ingredients to turn the look of dull, dehydrated skin around in a flash. Its translucent formula blends seamlessly into any skin tone, while light diffusers blur away lines and add luminosity for a flawless, poreless, complexion. Use under foundation or on its own for a sheer coverage, luminous glow.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates

DIORBACKSTAGE Face & Body Primer

ITEM: 2224947

Size: 1.6 oz/ 50 mL

280 Reviews

$38.00

Best primer ever...it's better than I thought, the texture is different than other primers I've used. Smooth and blur finish....I've used a lot of primers, and used other Dior primers, but this is hands-down the best foundation primer I've ever used.

What it is: A lightweight, universal primer that helps makeup last longer, blurs imperfections, and delivers up to 24 hours of hydration for an enhanced complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: BACKSTAGE is a collection of makeup-artist essentials, designed to suit all skin tones, used at the Dior runway shows, and inspired by the energy backstage. This primer creates a naturally-enhanced, even, and luminous complexion for a touch-up effect and foundation that lasts all day.

Clinical Results: In an instrumental test on 15 subjects:
- Helps reduce appearance of pores by 45%

In an instrumental test on 11 subjects:
- Up to 24 hours of continuous hydration

$50.00

Love this primer! I tried it on a whim after looking to switch primers and I’m glad I did. ...I don’t think is worth it, there’s better primers in the market. Smells good tho.

What it is: A radiant foundation primer that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, enhances makeup, and leaves skin looking luminous.

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Brings comfort to the skin.
- Red Hibiscus Extract: Known for illuminating properties.
- Natural-Origin Hyaluronic Acid: Contains hydrating and plumping properties.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The Dior For

$50.00

I have dry skin and this primer doesn’t look cakey or cling to dry patches like many matte primers do. ...I really enjoy this primer. It is matte so disregard the description is not luminous..I think it is very similar to their Dior backstage primer but this is a more watery consistency but still works to keep you i love that it leaves my face smooth..matte.

What it is: A radiant foundation primer that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, enhances makeup, and leaves skin looking luminous.

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Brings comfort to the skin.
- Red Hibiscus Extract: Known for illuminating properties.
- Natural-Origin Hyaluronic Acid: Contains hydrating and plumping properties.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The Dior For

$20.00

One of the best primers...Makes my skin looks soft, minimizes pores, and I love that it is not a sticky type of primer....It hydrates my skin and keeps my make up looking smooth and flawless. mix Giorgio Armani luminous silk and the Fenty foundation together and it creates the most luminous foundation with great coverage and gives me the perfect shade and both work well with this primer!

What it is: A lightweight, hydrating makeup primer for normal to dry skin that nurtures, keeps skin comfortable all day, and extends foundation wear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grape Seed Oil and Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrate skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight yet moisture rich face primer instantly hydrates skin, and keeps it hydrated all day and extends makeup wear. Formulated with grape seed oil and sodium hyaluronate, this fast-absorbing formula melts into skin, for a silky-smooth finish that normal to dry skin types will love.

DermalogicaSkinperfect Primer SPF 30

ITEM: 2221190

Size: 0.75 oz/ 22 mL

33 Reviews

$59.00

For reference, I use Georgio Armani Luminous Silk....Magic!!! I have used so many primers and most recently purchased Urban Decay De-slick which is also a tinted primer, and I HATED it.

What it is: A primer that helps smooth fine lines, brighten, and prep for makeup application and flawless skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide (4%): Protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation.
- Zinc Oxide (14%): Creates a protective barrier and deflects UVA and UVB rays off.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, and hydroquinone.

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“it seems like a serum in texture and how it sits on the skin— it does have a luminizing effect and allows for smooth makeup application but doesn’t add any staying power”
illuminating face primer
“I didn’t like this as a primer because it felt heavy under foundation compared to other brands of illuminating primers from Becca, too faced, hourglass, and Charlotte Tilbury”
luxury primers
“First tried this product as it was included in a Sephora Favorites Luxury set. Primer is sparkly in the bottle but it doesn’t transfer to the face”
purple primers
“With good skin prep of course; I use glow recipe dew drops then go in with tatcha purple moisturizer then go in with the primer. Never forget to set your face after applying makeup guys”
top eye primers
“I've used other eye primers from other good brands, but Urban Decay is at the top of my list”
yellow primers
“Compared to other primers I've used, this one feels very smooth, but doesn't have the heavy greasy feeling of some primers I've tried”
long lasting primer
“I really enjoyed how easy to apply and how long lasting this product is. It is very good at controlling the shine even many hours after applying my make up”
eye illuminators
“I normally hate eye creams because they burn my eyes but Murad didn't”
illuminating creams
“I still prefer the illuminating cc cream--for the shine, but this one does just as well”
Blurring Primers
“The Smooth + Blur Primer is now my go-to. Often blurring primers tend to dry my face/makeup out but not this one”