When you’re doing your makeup, you may wonder: “Do I really need to use a primer?” If you ask us, the answer is always yes. Taking the extra step to prime and prep your face will do wonders for your routine before that pump of foundation or dab of concealer ever hit your skin.
The best primers aren’t just for melting makeup into the skin, but they can also reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines before makeup application. But which formulas are created with aging skin in mind? Ahead, we’ve picked out some great primers for mature skin, all available on Amazon.
- This Smashbox photo finish primer dramatically minimizes the appearance of pores and instantly blurs blemishes for a smooth, matte look.
>> Buy the Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer for $42 on Amazon
- This dermatologist-tested NYX Marshmellow Primer soothes, hydrates and evens your skin while blurring lines and keeping makeup fresh. Plus, it smells just like a Rice Krispies Treat!
>> Buy the NYX Professional Makeup Marshmellow Soothing Primer for $16.97 on Amazon
- For a matte makeup look, this Lancôme La Base Pro Makeup Primer creates a smooth base, absorbs quickly into your skin and reduces oil for a satiny-soft feel.
>> Buy the Lancôme La Base Pro Makeup Primer for $45 on Amazon
- Reduce redness with this Clinique Redness Solutions Tinted Face Primer, which doubles as a color corrector with UVA and UVB protection and is free of parabens and fragrance.
>> Buy the Clinique Redness Solutions Tinted Face Primer for $35 on Amazon
- Doubling as a moisturizer and a primer, this Laura Geller New York Spackle Primer is formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin and antioxidant botanicals for healthy, replenished skin.
>> Buy the Laura Geller New York Spackle Primer for $28.99 on Amazon
- Estée Lauder’s hydrating Futuristic Aqua Brilliance Primer gives you a dewy glow and helps strengthen your skin’s barrier.
>> Buy the Estée Lauder Futuristic Aqua Brilliance Primer for $46 on Amazon
- If you’re looking for an affordable primer, this L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer instantly smooths lines and pores for a soft, natural-looking finish.
>> Buy the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer for $11.12 on Amazon
- This Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer doubles as a sunscreen and a primer, concealing redness and wrinkles and evening your skin tone. Plus, its silky, cloudlike texture creates a smooth canvas for your makeup.
>> Buy the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer for $58 on Amazon
- Infused with vitamins A, C and E, the e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer helps to even your complexion and hydrate your skin.
>> Buy the e.l.f Hydrating Face Primer for $8 on Amazon
- This No.7 Airbrush Away Primer has an anti-aging formula that goes on seamlessly and works well with both sensitive and dry skin.
>> Buy the No.7 Airbrush Away Primer for $16.99 on Amazon
- Used and recommended by makeup artists and beauty influencers like Monica Abarientos and Makayla Ashleah, the IL Makiage No Filter Poreless Primer is made with a lightweight formula that helps achieve a natural matte glow.
>> Buy the IL Makiage No Filter Poreless Primer for $49.99 (29% off) on Amazon
- Prep, hydrate and protect your skin with the Lancôme UV Expert Primer & Face Moisturizer, which offers sunscreen protection and is infused with vitamin E, moringa seed and edelweiss extract.
>> Buy the Lancôme UV Expert Primer & Face Moisturizer for $48 on Amazon
