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.
ITEM: 2169423
Size: 1.52 / 45 mL
$38.00
Its compact size, hydrating formula, and impressive staying power make it a must-have for anyone seeking a reliable primer that delivers results. Whether you’re a makeup professional or a beauty novice, this primer deserves a spot in your routine!...It definitely hydrates the skin and makes the makeup last long. This primer will be on my makeup routine from now on.
ITEM: 2787570
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL
$34.00
The oils on my face hate to see this primer coming. This primers holds up so well and keeps my makeup in place all day. ...Didn’t harm my skin in any way and my makeup looked smoother with it underneath. Overall a nice primer.
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.
ITEM: 1292820
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
$69.00
My makeup stayed intact all day. The primer also didn’t make my skin dry out. ...I’ve tried many primers in the past and there was only really one I found that worked with my makeup until I discovered this Bobbi Brown primer.
$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.
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..
$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!
$42.00
If your skin hates silicone primers......If your skin hates silicone primers, this is a great primer to use! It's non-irritating and doesn't cause me to breakout, which was a huge problem with other silicone-based primers like Smashbox. ...best primer so far...such an amazing primer, for both skin types. it makes my makeup last longer and at the same time it hydrates my skin and makes my makeup application 10x more flawless. if you are not a coconut lover or are allergic too it, won't recommend it. but so far its one of the best primers ever.
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.
$38.00
If you’re looking for a primer that blends skincare and makeup seamlessly, this one is a game-changer!...A Must-Have Primer...I recently tried this for a few days now and I couldn't be happier with my experience! As a novice makeup user, I appreciate how user-friendly this primer is.
What it is: A mineral SPF 30 primer that smooths and grips makeup, keeping skin hydrated and radiant with a lightweight formula made for seamless application.
SPF: 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: Soothes, nourishes, and hydrates.
- Green Tea Leaf Oil: Protects skin from daily aggressors while keeping it calm and refreshed.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Made with vitamin E and green tea leaf oil, this primer provides antioxidant protection that combats environmental stressors while keeping skin calm and refreshed. Acne-safe and made without pore cloggers, it’s made with a blend of silicone and water-based ingredients, allowing
