These days, the norm for females is to be running from a gym class to the office to picking up the kids from school or after work drinks (or all of the above). As a result, we need a hard-working primer that can keep our makeup from wearing at any of the above-mentioned stages of our day, plus not be clogging up our pores at the same time. From cult favourites to newcomers, we’ve rounded up the 10 best primers for long-lasting makeup, so you can spend less time touching up your makeup and more time taking care of the important things.
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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer
Credited for its ability to stop shine, smooth skin and blur pores, this relative newcomer is on the fast track to becoming a cult product. Plus, in typical Fenty style, it’s formulated to suit every skin tone. Find it at sephora.com.au
Max Factor Smooth Miracle Primer
Formulated with soft focus silicone, this primer works to fill in rough surfaces to provide an even base for makeup application. The product is also made with skin-loving ingredients such as niacinamide, green tea and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish the skin at the same time. Leave a review for the Max Factor Smooth Miracle Primer here.
Olay Luminous Whip
A facial moisturiser that doubles as a primer, Olay Luminous Whip features unique Active Rush technology that hydrates skin while mattifying it. Read reviews for Olay Luminous Whip here.
Indeed Labs Nanoblur
Controlling oil and shine, while blurring fine lines and large pores, Indeed Labs Nanoblur uses light-reflecting micro-prisms to create a smoothing effect on the skin, perfect for creating a flawless makeup base. Read reviews for Indeed Labs Nanoblur here.
Abeeco Active Pore Minimising Gel
Utilising red clover extract, this formula refines skin texture, protects against environmental pollution and normalises oil production for oily skin types,. tThis formula is loved by our members as a makeup base. . Read reviews for Abeeco Active Pore Minimising Gel here.
NYX Pore Filler Primer
Using vitamin E to smooth and hydrate skin, this oil-free priming formula smooths inconsistencies for a flawless base before applying foundation. Find it at priceline.com.au
Marc Jacobs Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer
With a major focus on hydration, this primer utilises five types of coconut to hydrate and nourish the complexion before makeup application. Recommended for dry to normal skin types, it uses coconut derived ingredients that mirror synthetic priming ingredients, to avoid clogging pores while still creating the perfect base for makeup. Find it at sephora.com.au
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15
If you prefer a satin-finish for your foundation, lo and behold your HG primer. Oil-free, using water-resistant technology and SPF 15 (a sunscreen is still necessary), this primer also conceals redness. You can thank us later. Find it at mecca.com.au
Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer
Translucent in colour, intended to suit all skin tones and containing protection from free radicals and environmental pollution, this multi-tasker can be used over or under makeup to help avoid necessary touch ups. Read reviews for Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer here.
M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+
A cult favourite for a reason, Mac Prep + Prime Fix+ refreshes and hydrates skin as well as setting makeup. Plus, the product comes in four divine permanent scents including Rose, Lavender, Coconut and original. Read reviews for MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ here.
