makeup primer for beginners
Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for makeup primer for beginners.
When it comes to makeup, primer is one of the most important steps. It helps foundation last longer and prevents your skin from becoming shiny or greasy. Here are some great options for makeup primers for beginners.
MILK MAKEUPHydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
ITEM: 2169423
Size: 1.52 / 45 mL
$38.00
I was gifted this Milk Hydro Grip primer and all I can say is.. Wow! I’m a beginner at doing my makeup so I’ve always bought the cheap stuff wondering why my makeup never looked good, blended, or stayed on long… after using this one time my makeup look has DRAMATICALLY improved. ...I'm a makeup novice. I've recently had to start wearing foundation due to hormonal changes causing my face to breakout constantly. ...Perfect for beginners
What it is: An award-winning longwear gel makeup primer that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for a dewy finish.
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Lightweight, Gel
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup to prevent melting, fading, and caking.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) : Boost hydration to visibly smooth uneven texture.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrOil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer
ITEM: 2787570
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL
$34.00
Didn’t harm my skin in any way and my makeup looked smoother with it underneath. Overall a nice primer....I don’t usually use primers, but I gave the One Size Primer a try and I really liked it!!
What it is: A non-comedogenic oil absorbing primer that delivers an immediate and extreme matte finish while tightening the appearance of pores. Extends makeup wear to up to 12 hours and dermatologist tested.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Alkaline pH: Absorbs excess oil to visibly balance and mattify.
- 15 Percent Mineral Silicate Complex: Tightens the appearance of pores.
- Micro-Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps and prevents dryness.
Rare Beauty by Selena GomezPore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection
ITEM: 2448124
Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL
$28.00
Love the texture and feel of this primer. Highly recommend to anyone from beginners to long time makeup users. ...I love that Rare Beauty products are easy for even novice like myself to use. It’s amazing and makes me feel pretty.
What it is: A hydrating, cushiony gel primer that blurs the look of pores and fine lines, boosts and extends makeup wear, and helps fight shine all day.
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Concerns: Oil and Pores
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and conditions.
- Green Tea Extract: Helps soothe and calm skin.
- Vitamin E: Protects skin from environmental stressors.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and retinyl palmitate. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
Bobbi BrownVitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
ITEM: 1292820
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
$69.00
I’ve tried many primers, but this is a nice blend of skincare and primer so it feels great and makes my makeup look even better....One of the Best primers - run don’t walk to go try...One of the best primers I have ever tried. I have combination oily skin and this primer allows for my makeup to last and still look flawless at the end of the night.
What it is: A bestselling hydrating primer and moisturizer that nourishes, plumps, and preps skin to improve the look of foundation.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins B, C, and E: Help replenish and condition skin with essential nourishment.
- Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, and Shea Butter: Help quickly hydrate, visibly plump, and prep skin for a fresh, healthy-looking glow.
- Grapefruit and Geranium: Leave a light, uplifting scent on skin.
What Else You Need to Know: This hydrating formula blends the performance of a makeup primer with the cushion of a moisturizer.
$35.00
Best primer/serum!...Worked great under my makeup and was even better than most primers i’ve tried....a staple for beginners/ teens...do i see a difference… tbh i cant tell but i love it and so good for beginners
What it is: A breakthrough, multi-use highlighting serum that hydrates and visibly reduces the look of hyperpigmentation for a dewy, reflective glow—without mica, glitter, or gray cast.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 and antioxidants visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, correct the look of dullness, and minimize the appearance of pores.
- Watermelon: Hydrates, delivers essential vitamins and amino acids, and visibly brightens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmita
$58.00
The perfect primer!...Absolutely love this primer! Not sticky, dries quickly and really sets your makeup for hours! ...Amazing primer!!...I’m always skeptical about makeup primers because they tend to “sit”on top of my skin and make the makeup look cakey.
What it is: A translucent skin-perfecting primer that smooths, absorbs shine, and adds a visibly blurred, airbrushed finish while extending makeup wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with innovative microspherical powders, this multipurpose primer visibly blurs imperfections, minimizes pores and fine lines, and absorbs excess oil for a near-instant skin-perfecting finish. The weightless, translucent gel formula enhances the application, look, and wear of makeup.
LAWLESSMini Forget the Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Moisturizer + Makeup Primer
ITEM: 2778579
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 mL
$22.00
Great moisturizer-not my favorite primer...My skin feels hydrated and plump after use but IMO not the best as primer. I have oily skin at base line so I tend to need really strong primers. ...OMG... as an artist- I've tried all primers.... this one steals the show! Smoothing.... and makeup glides on and stays..
What it is: Oil-free, velvet cream powered by MAXI-YOUTH™, a clinically-proven complex that plumps, smooths, and hydrates the skin. Derm tested. Non-comedogenic. Non-acnegenic. Fragrance-free.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- MAXI-YOUTH™: Improves the appearance of skin elasticity and wrinkles and smooths texture.
- Octapeptide-3: Reduces the appearance of expression wrinkles.
- Hexapeptide-8: Helps make the skin look tighter and firmer.
$34.00
I love this primer! Smashbox always has quality primers and is my go to primer brand. ...the best primer...My makeup lasts all day and looks great. Still get a little oily in my tone but not as bad as with the other primers.
What it is: A clear primer gel that smooths skin and pores so your makeup lasts, while vitamins A and E protect your skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while locking in your makeup with this primer. Lightweight and oil-free, it gives you a flawless finish, while antioxidants and vitamins A and E help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.
$32.00
A must have for glowy makeup...I’ve tried so many primers and this one is by far my favorite. I have dry skin and this primer is so hydrating and makes my makeup last all day. ...Great Primer!...I use this as a primers , and I love the way this makes my makeup look!
What it is: A lightweight, hydrating serum that keeps oil in check for visibly smoother skin and longer-lasting makeup wear.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Diamond Mineral Powder: Creates a visibly translucent glow and smooths skin’s appearance.
- Light Fit Prep Technology: Helps makeup last longer.
- Ceramide Hydration Gel: Delivers and locks in moisture for an oil-water balance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
$42.00
Perfect for Beginners and Pros...This primer is so light and smooth. It's the only one for me and I will probably never stray from it....Great lightweight primer...I’m usually picky about primer but I loved this one. It doesn’t feel heavy like some primers I’ve used and it sets a good base for my makeup.
What it is: A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Concerns: Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Probiotics: Boosts skin’s visible radiance and elasticity.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
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