MAKEUP PRIMERS FOR EVERY SKIN CONCERN

These are the best foundation primers on the planet.

If you don't currently use a makeup primer—because honestly, who needs one more step in their beauty routine?—your skin is missing out. Primers are the bridge between your skincare routine and your makeup, essentially bringing out the best qualities in both. The right primer can mattify oily skin, hydrate dry skin, boost radiance, and dull red spots all before you even apply one drop of foundation. And then of course that foundation will last for hours longer. These 11 primers, broken down by skin concern, will convince you to find the time to squeeze in one more step.

At The Drugstore

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It's a drugstore staple for a reason: all skin types—dry or oily—will benefit from the moisturizing and blurring benefits of this silky primer.

Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer, $9,40

For Naturalistas

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This creamy primer has little flecks of shimmer to instantly brighten skin. And like all Honest Beauty products, it's free of any questionable chemicals you may want to avoid.

Honest Beauty Everything Primer, 

For Combination Skin

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This silicone-free primer is ultra-lightweight, perfect for those warmer summer months. It won't cure a hangover, but it will perfectly balance combination skin.

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer, $34,72 

For Silicone-Haters

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Not everyone loves the slippery feeling of silicone primers. And that's totally fine—since this primer-serum hybrid exists. Just a few drops instantly boosts hydration and radiance, leaving behind a slightly tacky texture that's ideal for latching on to foundation.

Farsali Unicorn Essence, 

For Dry Skin

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A priming oil sounds counterintuitive, unless you have seriously dry skin. This lipid-rich formula keeps skin looking fresh all day without feeling greasy, and helps makeup go on so much smoother.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil, $42, 

For Color Correcting

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The colorful swirls don't just look cool, but they work together to reduce redness or dark sports even before you apply makeup.

Stila One Step Correct Skin Tone Correcting Brightening Serum, $36, 

For Large Pores

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This cult-favorite primer invisibly fills-in even your most aggressive pores, leaving behind nothing but a smooth finish.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

For Dull Skin

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Not only does this primer hydrate and smooth every single skin type and tone, the violet hue instantly brightens.

Becca Cosmetics First Light Priming Filter

For Sunscreen Haters

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It's the unicorn of the skincare world: a totally invisible SPF 30 sunscreen mixed with a foundation-saving and skin-blurring primer.

Murad Invisblur Perfecting Shield,