7 Makeup Primers That Are Perfect for Combination Skin

October 21, 2021

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

7 Face Primers for Combination Skin That Will Forever Change How Your Makeup Wears

For those with combination skin, makeup application can be a challenge. Some days, your skin might be so oily that your makeup slides right off and other days, your complexion can be so dry that your makeup looks flaky. Luckily, both of those issues can be resolved with the help of the right makeup primer. Ahead, find seven long-lasting makeup primers that simultaneously combat flakes and shine so your look will stay intact no matter how your skin is feeling.

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Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer

This sheer formula grips makeup with ease and hydrates the skin without feeling heavy or sticky on the face. The best part? It will keep your makeup in place for up to eight hours.

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Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer

This matte option is one of our editors’ favorites for its oil-absorbing, pore-minimizing finish. It guarantees up to 24-hour makeup wear and smooths out the skin for a filter-like look.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Oil-Free Makeup Primer

Turn your face into a makeup magnet with this primer. It features all-day grip technology to keep makeup in place while refining pores and hydrating your complexion.

NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Primer Stick

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NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Targeted Stick

Instantly smooth the look of your pores with this blurring stick. The applicator allows you to precisely target areas that need shine control and dries with a transparent, soft-focus finish.

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Lancôme Prep + Matte Primer

This primer works wonders when it comes to evening out combination skin. The super creamy yet lightweight formula adds major hydration to dry patches.

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Maybelline New York Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Face Primer

Create an extra smooth canvas for your makeup with this shine-controlling primer that mattifies the face for up to 16 hours. Plus, it works to protect your skin from damaging UV rays thanks to its SPF-infused formula.

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Touch in Sol Pretty Filter Icy Sherbet Primer

We can’t get enough of this cooling, gel formula that offers a smooth base for makeup, even if your skin is feeling both oily and dry. It helps keep your makeup in place for hours and your complexion will feel like silk after use.

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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