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Graphic by Lauryn Jiles, product photos courtesy of Amazon When you’re doing your makeup, you may wonder: “Do I really need to use a primer?” If you ask us, the answer is always yes.

Finding the right primer for dry skin is a challenge for us all – yes, including us beauty journos (hey 👋). If you're working with a flakey complexion, you'll know how annoying it is when ...

The right primer is essential for flawless, long-lasting makeup. Huda Beauty offers oil control without silicone, AFLAIRZA ...

Why We Love It: It doesn’t take much of this budget-friendly face primer to make a big difference in makeup application. While this variation is technically designed to blur and minimize pores ...

While silicone is generally safe for most skin types, and silicone-based primers can help create a smooth and longlasting base for makeup, it irritated my skin so I wanted to avoid the ingredient ...

This primer acts as a magical barrier between skin and makeup. On the initial application, it had a runny consistency comparable to a gel serum. The formula's hyaluronic acid and niacinamide ...

Adding the best primer to your make-up bag. Designed to help your foundation and other products to lock in place all day, primers are an often overlooked step that can make a big difference.