The Best Drugstore Primers
If you are looking for an inexpensive, easily accessible way to achieve a "beat face," look no further, the answer is super simple, priming. The act of priming is simply the use of preparing the the skin for makeup application that looks flawless and lasts the entirety of the day. For many, priming is done after cleaning the skin and using a daily oil or moisturizer. The formulas used in the production of primers are created to form a product erasing the presence of pores to provide an overall seamless look with or without the use of foundation.
When choosing primers, one must opt for one that works well with their skin (oily, dry, or combination) and the look that they desire to achieve (dewy, matte). As someone that has eczema within the T-Zone area of my face, I often choose a primer whose purpose is to combat shine. Most know the T-Zone area naturally produces more oil due to the extensive presence of glands beneath the skin, and having eczema in this spot tends to cause me to over moisturize. As a result, priming has become my best option to avoid a super oily makeup look. Though many higher end cosmetic brands provide primers, all of my must haves belong to the beauty departments within a drugstore.
Scroll down to see my top 5 drugstore primers and comment your favorites below!
e.l.f. Prep & Glow Stick (.56 0z., $8.00)
This priming stick is water based and extensively hydrating creating a nourishing glow. This is my absolute favorite primer right now as it has a soft shimmer and can also be used as a pre-highlight providing a seamless, natural glow!
NYX Shine Killer (.67 fl. oz, $14.00)
NYX's Shine Killer is my go to if I am wearing a full coverage liquid foundation, it really cuts through the oil to provide a matte look!
Black Radiance True Complexion Shine Control Primer (0.84 fl. oz., $5)
This Black Radiance primer easily brings out the color in your skin as it is super moisturizing, and works really well with medium coverage cream-to-powder foundations!
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser (.67 fl. oz., $6.99)
The Baby Skin Pore Eraser literally does just that by erasing ALL pores and is the best for the Spring and Summer, especially on those super warm days when it is too hot for a full face. Just apply this to the skin, and no one will ever know you're not wearing make up!
e.l.f. Mineral Infused Face Primer (.47 fl. oz., $6)
The Mineral Infused primer is really great to wear alone or to wear with medium coverage foundation though not a phenomenal shine killer, it keeps the skin moisturized. Perfect for use when setting the face with an HD photogenic setting powder!
