Makeup Primer For Beginners

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When it comes to makeup, primer is one of the most important steps. It helps the foundation last longer and prevents your skin from becoming shiny or greasy. Here are some great options for makeup primers for beginners.

MAKE UP FOR EVERStep 1 Primer Hydra Booster

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424695

Color: Hydra Booster - for dry, normal, combination skin

299 Reviews

$57.00

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One of the best primers out there!...Primers are finicky. I have used primers that have sat on the face making makeup difficult to apply and I have used primers that make my face so dry that they end up being worthless. ...I would 100% recommend this to any makeup beginner or anyone who needs a moisturizing primer!

What it is: A makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.

Finish:
Radiant

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, and Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: Refresh dry or dehydrated skin instantly with Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster. Its rich, creamy texture features ginseng, glycerin, and glycols to boost skin's hydration and a radiant look for up to 24 hours, while the invisible wear extends makeup. This primer works perfectly for all skin tones.

Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide

Size: 1.1 oz/ 32.5mL·ITEM: 2575322

Color: Main Squeeze - Champagne Gold for all skin types & tones

396 Reviews

$48.50

Perfect product to give you all the juicy glow for beginners to professionals! Wear it alone or underneath foundation for the yummiest glow from within. ...And I feel like it also helps the makeup to last longer.

What it is: A skincare-infused, radiant priming serum that hydrates, preps, and protects skin for a lit-from-within glow.

Finish:
Radiant

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness, Pores, and Uneven Skin Tone

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens dullness and protects skin from free radicals.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one perc

$21.00

New fav primer...Love how the formula felt against my skin, like a matte and gel kind of touch. My makeup looks smooth and not too cakey like the other primers....would recommend for beginners...This product is pretty nice but it kinda has a weird texture but I would say my makeup wasn't to messed up after wearing it. The bottle does that a while

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.

$46.00

Great primer even for beginners...I really like this primer, it's creamy smooth and makes my skin feel fresh even when I have to put on a lot of make up. ...Great for beginners!...I recommend this to any beginner who wants a long lasting primer that won't flake.

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.

$24.00

Holy Grail of Primers!...Sephora Collection gifted me to this product, but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. I’m new to primer but this seems to be the holy grail of affordable primers! ...Sephora Collection gifted me to this product, but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. I love a good primer! and this one is excellent for beginners and it also seamlessly blends into the skin very naturally.

What it is: A silky makeup primer that gives a soft-focused, blurred effect to reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Finish:
Natural

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness, Oil, Pores, and Uneven Skin Tone

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gingko Extract and Stabilized Vitamin E: Known to protect skin from environmental factors.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight formula diffuses imperfections and smooths your skin texture with a soft-powder finish. It is perfect as a smooth base to extend makeup wear and is formulated for all skin types.

$22.00

I’m not a person to really try out a lot of primers because I have sensitive skin so I tend to stick to certain brands when it comes to my primers but this primer is amazing I love how my makeup looks afterwards and how light it feels on my skin I love the clean natural feeling....Amazing Primer...I was really surprised by this primer and how amazing it looked and felt. It was like layering a veil of silk under my makeup.

What it is: A mini color-correcting, green-toned primer that neutralizes redness while defending skin and perfecting makeup.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Algae: Calms and soothes stressed skin.
- Rose and Mushroom: Reduce the look of irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$54.00

I'm still learning how to put makeup on and often don't like how it turns out (dry looking). ...Best Primer Ever...One of the best primers I’ve ever used, it moisturizes and leaves the face ready for makeup.

What it is:
A weightless, three-in-one coconut water-infused mist that primes, sets, and refreshes makeup while it helps keep skin hydrated.

What it does:
This super hydrating, multitasking mist can be used as a primer before makeup, a setting spray to keep makeup in place all day, and a mid-day refresher anytime your skin needs a boost, serving as the perfect cure for a beauty hangover.

$39.00

Love the texture and feel of this primer. Highly recommend to anyone from beginners to long time makeup users. ...A hydrating, beginner-friendly primer!...It's not as matte as I expected, as my oily t-zone still shone through a couple hours into the day, but it definitely felt hydrating. It's a good beginner-friendly product!

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.

$27.00

Perfect for beginners...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. ...Best beginner friendly primer...This primer is like butter made for skin. Rubbing it onto my skin feels so soft and it hold my makeup very well.

What it is: A clean, silicone-free dewy makeup primer with hyaluronic acid that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates skin to prevent meltdown and caking.

Finish:
Radiant Natural Matte

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup to prevent melting, fading, and caking.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Hemp-Derived Cannabis Seed Extract: Boost hydration to visibly smooth uneven texture.
- Aloe Water + Hemp-derived Cannabis Seed Extract: Provide additional boost of hydration to lock in moisture .

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This silicone-free, oil-free makeup primer goes on clear to work across all skin tones and types.

$49.00

I absolutely love this product. I usually like my primers to be super sticky and so I was kind of skeptical, but this serum primer made me makeup last all day!...This is beginner friendly primer with a smooth texture that hydrates the skin.

What it is: A hydrating lightweight primer that diminishes the appearance of hyperpigmentation while making makeup last—wear as a pore-blurring base or alone.

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Tranexamic Acid: Diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
- 2.5% Niacinamide: Improves the look of skin tone and texture.
- 2% Hydrating Complex with Hyaluronic Acid: Adds hydration and antioxidants for a visible plumping effect.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

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