Best pore minimizing primer

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It is likely OK to use a primer every day so long as you choose a brand that does not cause breakouts for you. Primer can act as a barrier between your skin and your makeup, which otherwise can get into your pores and lead to breakouts. Be sure to wash and tone your face after each day of wearing primer and other face products. Hydrating makeup primer Is there anything more satisfying than peeling off a pore strip and seeing…well, you know. Dr. Garshick recommends these TikTok-famous pore strips as they not only refine pores, but also help control oil production for smoother, more matte skin. Star ingredients include retinol and Hydrocolloid Polymer Technology, which works to lift away dead skin cells and reduce excess sebum that can cause congestion.

Moisturizing primer

Dominique Cosmetics Blur & Moisture Serum Primer is a gel-based formula with the hero ingredient, Saliporine-8 (an extract of a sea succulent known for moisturizing skin). With continued use, you should notice an eventual improvement in dry skin, but until then, you can rely on the primer's hyaluronic acid, trehalose, and betaine for an added boost of instant moisture. The Best Drugstore Long Wear Primer: e.l.f. Power Grip Primer A primer/moisturizer hybrid, this “Primerizer” is Davis’ top pick for clients with dry skin. It contains three kinds of hydrating hyaluronic acid and redness-reducing niacinamide. Its hero ingredient, though, is “silk screen complex” made up of vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics that defends against damage from blue light and environmental stressors. It creates a smooth, seamless canvas to apply makeup on top of, and will leave your complexion looking dewy and fresh. mi

The Perfecting Primer

Find the perfect moisturizing primer for your dry and/or sensitive skin with the help of makeup artists and Allure editors who know their way down a beauty aisle. Ahead, scroll through 15 expert-approved primer picks that suit every budget. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Hydrating Primer Paired with any Fenty Beauty foundation, Pro Filt’r Hydrating Primer also works instantly to soften skin, smooth away dry patches, and create a filter-like blurring effect. The result? A fresh, flawless canvas that lets makeup glide on smoothly and evenly while helping it last all day without caking or settling.

Dewy skin primer

This vitamin-rich base has been around forever, and it's deservedly gained a holy-grail icon status among editors, celebrities, and A-list makeup artists. You can use it as both a moisturizer and primer, and it tackles tons of potential skin gripes. Whether your oil glands are under- or overactive, the hearty mix of shea butter and vitamins B, C, and E spike your skin with TLC and provide a super-smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup. Studio Perfect Primer CLEAN BEAUTY