8 Blurring Primers to Prep Your Skin for Flawless-Looking Makeup

April 07, 2022

By: Caitlyn Martyn | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Our Editors Love These 6 Blurring Primers for Achieve a Flawless Makeup Finish

The key to flawless-looking makeup is a great blurring primer. What is a blurring primer? They’re makeup primers that work to even out skin tone and texture, leaving behind silky smooth skin. Plus, these types of primers help ensure makeup won’t crack, crease or slide off of your face. Keep scrolling to find eight of the best blurring primers.

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Mattifying Primer: YSL Beauty Nu Blotting Lotion

If your skin is on the oily side, consider this your sign to ditch your blotting papers and shop this mattifying primer ASAP. With the help of salicylic acid and limonette extract, the super breathable gel primer controls shine and reduces the appearance of pores. Wear it on its own for shine control when going au naturale or apply it before layering on foundation and concealer. Either way, it works like a charm.

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Plumping Primer: NYX Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Primer

This primer, which is infused with a combination of electrolytes, pro-vitamins, potassium and hyaluronic acid, works overtime to plump fine lines and blur the look of your complexion. It has a serum-like consistency that feels weightless on the skin and absorbs in lightning speed.

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Longwearing Primer: Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer

To ensure your full face of glam makeup stays flawless all day, prep the skin with this primer from Urban Decay. Its lightweight, hydrating formula imparts a subtle glow that’s incredibly flattering under makeup and extends the wear of foundation by up to eight hours.

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Radiance-Boosting Primer: L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Blurring Primer

Designed for mature, dry skin types in mind, this primer is infused with a radiance-boosting rosy-toned hue and helps to give the skin a healthy-looking glow. The primer also imparts a blurring finish and soft-focus effect that minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

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Illuminating Primer: Valentino Beauty V-Lighter Face Base

When it comes to illuminating primers, there’s a fine line between looking glowy and greasy — especially for those with oily skin. This pick from Valentino creates a diffused gleam to highlight the skin’s natural luminosity while locking makeup in place all day. It also provides the skin with major hydration thanks to the hyaluronic acid-infused formula. The best part? It doubles as a subtle highlighter, too.

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Pore-Blurring Primer: NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Targeted Stick

Have defined pores? This pore-blurring stick is a must-have; it sops up excess oil for a shine-free, velvety smooth finish. The stick is super compact and easy to take with you on the go, making it the perfect pick for traveling.

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Lightweight Primer: Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Prime Blur & Smooth

If you struggle with noticeable pores, try this primer that gives a smooth, airbrushed look. Not only does it help minimize the look of pores, but it also helps foundation glide on easily and flawlessly without feeling heavy on the skin.

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Hydrating Primer: One/Size By Patrick Starrr Secure the Blur Makeup Magnet Primer

For those after a Photoshopped-like finish, try this primer from YouTuber Patrick Starrr’s line. Not only does it have a blurring effect that minimizes the look of texture, but it’s also packed with niacinamide, witch hazel and glycerin to improve the skin — immediately and over time.

Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn