Anna Gardner, founder of lifestyle blog The Anna Edit, and prolific beauty vlogger, takes a closer look at our selection of complexion enhancing, makeup extending primers.
Prime Time
Clear, fresh looking skin without a hint of makeup is a big trend this season, and primers are key as they can be used in place of makeup to smooth and add radiance to skin. Alternatively, to help create the look of naturally perfect skin, primer creates a flawless canvas for base makeup and can help to blur imperfections.
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Illuminate
Lancer
Dani glowing skin perfector
“This opalescent lotion melts into the skin to give that 'lit from within' look in seconds. Micro-fine minerals blend in to create a healthy glow. I love to wear this on its own when I’m having a good skin day – pop on some mascara and I’m ready to go.”
Illuminate
eve lom
Flawless Radiance Primer SPF 30
“Like the rest of the Eve Lom range, this primer gives serious glow and blurs the line between makeup and skincare. The creamy texture adds luminosity to whatever you apply next. As it has SPF 30 I tend to use it as the final step in my skincare routine.”
mattify
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kevyn aucoin
the sensual skin primer
“This gel-like formula transforms into a velvet texture that makeup glides over. On days when my complexion is harbouring some textural issues this makes my base look and feel silky smooth. If your skin sits on the normal-to-oily end of the spectrum this would be a great pick for you.”
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rodial
Instaglam Airbrush Primer
“If you want a mattifying primer that leaves the skin feeling velvety soft and works wonders at masking enlarged pores, then this is the one for you. It’s a clear gel that goes onto the skin with a fluid sensation, but quickly dries down to a smooth, matte finish.”
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hourglass
Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15
“I’ve had this primer in my collection for years and reach for it whenever I need my makeup to last until the early hours of the morning. I also use it whenever I’m doing friends’ makeup for events or weddings because nothing makes makeup stay in place quite like it.”
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by terry
Hyaluronic Hydra-Primer
“Whenever my skin is feeling dehydrated, this is what I use. It gives a refreshing, cooling sensation when applied. The hyaluronic acid helps to erase fine lines and fill in enlarged pores. Paired with the By Terry Touche Veloutée, it creates the perfect ‘no makeup’ makeup base.”
