6 Supercharged Makeup Primers With Added Skincare Benefits

February 28, 2022

By: Mary Honkus | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Makeup primers have changed a lot over the years. In the past, they would simply extend the longevity of makeup, but now more formulas have added skincare benefits — including all-day hydration, pore-refining capabilities and sebum-reducing properties. These supercharged primer formulas have changed the way we look at primer: Instead of the first step in our makeup routine, we consider them the last step of our skincare routine. Up your skincare and makeup game with six of our favorite makeup primers with added skincare benefits, below.

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NYX Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Primer + Serum

Similar to sports drinks, this one-of-a-kind primer is infused with electrolytes to intensely hydrate and energize the skin. The hydration it provides helps to plump your complexion creating a smooth, long-lasting base for makeup.

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Valentino Beauty V-Lighter Face Base

Available in two shades — Rosa for fair complexions and Ambra for darker skin tones — this multitasking product can be used as a primer, highlighter or on it’s own as a moisturizer. Made with hyaluronic acid, it helps keep skin hydrated for up to 24 hours and works to blur out imperfections for a naturally filtered effect.

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Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Face Primer

If your skin tends to dry out when you wear makeup, try this hydrating primer from Urban Decay. Hyaluronic acid and agave extract infuse hydration into the skin and act like a makeup magnet so you look effortlessly dewy.

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YSL Beauty Nu Blotting Lotion

You can kiss blotting papers goodbye when using this mattifying primer. Formulated specially for oily skin types, it helps detoxify skin, keeps shine at bay and reduces the look of pores without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer + Oil-Free

Refine pores, hydrate your skin and lock in your makeup with just a thin layer of this lightweight primer. The oil-free formula works overtime — even after you rinse it off — to even out your skin texture for a glass skin effect.

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Slurp Laboratories Hydromer

This futuristic jelly primer melts into your complexion on contact to reduce sebum production, prevent irritants (read: pollution) from affecting the skin and lock in moisture. Plus, the gripping properties act like a glue for your makeup to keep it from oxidizing so it looks fresh all day long.

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn