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Best primers - June 2026

Last Updated - June 21, 2026

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Smashbox

Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer | Instantly Smooths Fine Lines and Pores for All Skin Types | Vitamins A & E Makeup Base with Blurring, 1 Fl Oz

Smashbox

$35.00

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- Protection: Acts as a lightweight barrier against environmental stressors while priming skin for optimal makeup application. Enriched with vitamins A and E to help nourish and support healthy-looking skin.
- Performance: This blurring primer helps minimize the appearance of imperfections and creates a smooth canvas for makeup, making it an ideal pore-minimizing primer for all skin types with instant results.
- Formula: Instantly smooths and blurs the appearance of fine lines and pores, creating a flawless base that helps makeup apply more evenly and last longer throughout the day.
- Application: Apply this face primer before foundation to achieve a smooth, photo-ready finish. The original Smashbox primer formula is trusted by makeup artists for its professional-quality performance and long-lasting wear.
$35.00
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e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer Jumbo, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer for Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizing & Priming, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 2.5 oz

e.l.f.

$24.00

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- VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: e.l.f. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Proudly vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA. e.l.f. brushes are synthetic, vegan & cruelty-free.
- SKIN-SMOOTHING and GRIPPING PRIMER: Your makeup. It’s not going anywhere. Prep skin with this gel-based face primer that has the power to grip your makeup while giving skin a natural finish for a smoother complexion.
- HOW TO USE: Apply evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product absorb into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup. Stop use if irritation.
- HELPS MOISTURIZE & PRIME: The hydrating formula retains moisture for a plump complexion, plus moisturizes, preps, and smoothes, improving the look and feel of your skin.
- FOR MOST SKIN TYPES: Our Power Grip Primer's formula goes on clear with a translucent finish for dry, combo and oily skin types. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).
$24.00
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Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer for Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizing & Priming, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.811 Fl Oz

e.l.f.

$10.00

$11.00
(9% Off)

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- VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: e.l.f. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Proudly vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA. e.l.f. brushes are synthetic, vegan & cruelty-free.
- SKIN-SMOOTHING and GRIPPING PRIMER: Your makeup. It’s not going anywhere. Prep skin with this gel-based face primer that has the power to grip your makeup while giving skin a natural finish for a smoother complexion.
- HOW TO USE: Apply evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product absorb into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup. Stop use if irritation.
- HELPS MOISTURIZE & PRIME: The hydrating formula retains moisture for a plump complexion, plus moisturizes, preps, and smoothes, improving the look and feel of your skin.
- FOR MOST SKIN TYPES: Our Power Grip Primer's formula goes on clear with a translucent finish for dry, combo and oily skin types. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).
$10.00
$11.00 (9% Off)
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Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer, Helps Visibly Even Skin & Brighten, Grips Makeup, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.811 Fl Oz

e.l.f.

$10.00

$11.00
(9% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: e.l.f. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Proudly vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA. e.l.f. brushes are synthetic, vegan & cruelty-free.
- SMOOTHS & BRIGHTENS COMPLEXION: Niacinamide helps smooth and brighten the look of dullness while Power Grip Primer's gel-based formula with sticky texture grips makeup for long-lasting wear.
- MAKEUP PRIMER & SKINCARE: Your skin’s future looks bright—your favorite sticky AF Power Grip Primer infused with skin-loving niacinamide grips makeup while helping to visibly even skin tone.
- HOW TO USE: Apply makeup primer evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into the skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product melt into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup.
- CREATES A GLOWY FINISH: Ideal for all skin tones, this primer goes on completely clear and creates a dewy, glowy finish.
$10.00
$11.00 (9% Off)
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Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Smashbox

Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer | Instantly Smooths Fine Lines and Pores for All Skin Types | Vitamins A & E Makeup Base with Blurring, Travel Size, 0.34 Fl Oz

Smashbox

$16.00

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Main highlights
- Protection: Acts as a lightweight barrier against environmental stressors while priming skin for optimal makeup application. Enriched with vitamins A and E to help nourish and support healthy-looking skin.
- Performance: This blurring primer helps minimize the appearance of imperfections and creates a smooth canvas for makeup, making it an ideal pore-minimizing primer for all skin types with instant results.
- Formula: Instantly smooths and blurs the appearance of fine lines and pores, creating a flawless base that helps makeup apply more evenly and last longer throughout the day.
- Application: Apply this face primer before foundation to achieve a smooth, photo-ready finish. The original Smashbox primer formula is trusted by makeup artists for its professional-quality performance and long-lasting wear.
$16.00

Best primers - June 2026

Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer | Instantly Smooths Fine Lines and Pores for All Skin Types | Vitamins A & E Makeup Base with Blurring, 1 Fl Oz

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer Jumbo, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer for Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizing & Priming, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 2.5 oz

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer for Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizing & Priming, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.811 Fl Oz

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer, Helps Visibly Even Skin & Brighten, Grips Makeup, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.811 Fl Oz

Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer | Instantly Smooths Fine Lines and Pores for All Skin Types | Vitamins A & E Makeup Base with Blurring, Travel Size, 0.34 Fl Oz

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