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Best primers - August 2025

Last Updated - August 19, 2025

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Lancôme
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Lancôme La Base Pro Makeup Primer For Face - Perfecting & Smoothing Makeup Base - Oil-Free - 0.8 Fl Oz

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Lancôme

$31.50

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- SUITABLE ALL SKIN TYPES - it is good for normal to oily skin, combination to dry skin.
- OIL-FREE FACE PRIMER. That creates a smooth makeup base, absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.
- LANCÔME ELASTO-SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY, this face primer refines skin’s texture and diffuses light. It visibly reduces imperfections and creates a smooth base.
- FRANCE HAS A WORD FOR BEAUTY: LANCÔME - Since its founding in 1935 by visionary parfumeur Armand Petitjean, the luxury brand has been synonymous with efficacy, innovation, and French elegance.
- EFFORTLESS MAKEUP APPLICATION. Forget the #filter, with La Base Pro Face Primer, that “air brushed look” is made possible without the mess or the mechanics.
$31.50
$45.00 (30% Off)
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Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide – Hydrating Face Primer Grips Makeup for Up to 12 Hours – Silicone-Free, Lightweight Gel with Dewy Finish – 0.33 oz

Milk Makeup

$20.00

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- Skincare-Infused Primer: Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide boost hydration to visibly smooth skin, Blue Agave Extract grips makeup to prevent fading, and Aloe Water + Hemp Seed Extract lock in moisture for a dewy finish
- Live Your Look: Born out of Milk Studios, a creative hub in downtown New York City, community and self-expression are at the heart of everything we do; we believe it’s not about how you wear your makeup, it’s what you do in it that matters
- How to Use: Blend 1-2 pumps of primer onto clean skin, allowing the formula to activate for 1 minute before applying makeup
- Clean, Vegan Formulas: With Milk Makeup, it's high standards or nothing—that's why we don't use over 2,500 controversial ingredients; everything is clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and made to make your life easier
- 12-Hour Grip, All-Day Hydration: This 13x award-winning, moisture-rich makeup primer hydrates and locks in your look for up to 12 hours, ensuring makeup stays smooth and crease-free all day long; silicone-free and suitable for all skin types, the clear gel formula provides a dewy finish for a glassy, hydrated look
$20.00
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e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer For Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizes & Primes, 0.811 Fl Oz (24 ml.)

e.l.f.

$10.00

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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.
- 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.
- MOISTURIZES WHILE PRIMING: Infused with powerhouse ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid to retain moisture for a plump complexion, this makeup primer moisturizes, preps, and smoothes to perfection, improving the look and feel of your skin.
- 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 melt into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup. Stop use if irritation.
- FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Our Power Grip Primer's formula goes on clear with a translucent finish for all skin types and skin tones. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores.)
$10.00
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e.l.f.

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer, Evens Skin & Brightens, Grips Makeup, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.8 Fl Oz

e.l.f.

$10.00

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- 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.
- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan
- MAKEUP PRIMER & SKINCARE: Your skin’s future looks bright—your favorite sticky AF Power Grip Primer is now infused with skin-loving niacinamide to help even out skin tone while giving makeup lasting power.
- 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 DEWY FINISH: Ideal for all skin tones, this primer goes on completely clear and creates a dewy, glowing finish.
$10.00
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Smashbox

Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Makeup Primer | Vitamin E + Oil Free, Travel Size, 0.34 Fl Oz

Smashbox

$16.00

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- PRIMES SKIN: Helps makeup look better, longer
- IDEAL FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Vegan, Cruelty-free and Travel Size
- BLURS FLAWS: Instantly smooths and blurs the look of pores and fine lines
- ACTS AS A BARRIER: Protects skin from environmental pollutants, damage and stress
$16.00

Best primers - August 2025

Lancôme La Base Pro Makeup Primer For Face - Perfecting & Smoothing Makeup Base - Oil-Free - 0.8 Fl Oz

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide – Hydrating Face Primer Grips Makeup for Up to 12 Hours – Silicone-Free, Lightweight Gel with Dewy Finish – 0.33 oz

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer For Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizes & Primes, 0.811 Fl Oz (24 ml.)

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer, Evens Skin & Brightens, Grips Makeup, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.8 Fl Oz

Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Makeup Primer | Vitamin E + Oil Free, Travel Size, 0.34 Fl Oz

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