7 Makeup Primers That Are Perfect for Combination Skin
May 19, 2022
It’s no secret that combination skin can make makeup application a challenge. Some days, your skin might be so oily that your makeup slides right off.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.
Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer
This sheer formula grips makeup with ease and hydrates the skin without feeling heavy. The best part? It will keep your makeup in place for eight hours.
Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer
A matte option that’s one of our editors’ favorites, this pick has an oil-absorbing, pore-minimizing finish. It guarantees up to 24-hour makeup wear and smooths out the skin for a filter-like look.
Youthforia Pregame Primer
Sometimes social-media viral products actually live up to the hype! This combination skin-friendly primer is certainly one of them because it helps balance out the skin with emollients and oil-absorbing ingredients. Your skin will be left boosted, refreshed and velvety smooth before makeup.
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.
Lancôme Prep + Matte Primer
Work wonders on your combination skin with this creamy, yet lightweight formula. It adds major hydration to dry patches, but keeps oily spots in check throughout the day.
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. It works to protect your skin from damaging UV rays too, thanks to its SPF-infused formula.
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 makes your complexion feel like silk.
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