5 Best Makeup Primers

After 17 hours of research evaluating 95 products, we picked Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer as the Best Overall Primer.

Makeup primer is often forgotton or seen as an unnecessary step during your makeup routine. But if you want your makeup to look flawless (and last all day), it should be the first thing you're putting on after your moisturizer.

You're probably wondering:

What does face primer do? Primer fills in englarged pores and wrinkles, smooths uneven skin, and disguises redness. Enlarged pores and fine lines can make anyone feel self-conscious about their appearance. According to The Dermatology Review, you could use expensive serums, get laser peels, or Microdermabrasion. Or, you could simply use a good makeup primer.

These days, face primers vary from matte to dewy finishes, light to heavy consistencies and more afforable options to designer brands. There are literally hundreds to choose from. Feeling overwhelmed yet? 

The good news is:

We wanted to make things easier for you. We spent hours testing and researching hundreds of makeup primers for your skin. The result? An honest list of the 5 best makeup primers to give you flawless skin. Finally, the struggle to find the perfect primer is over. We even went a step further and categorized them based on what you might be looking for specifically. From drugstore to designer, these are the best makeup primers out there, and they will soon be your new BFF. 

What's a good primer without a good foundation? Be sure to check out our list of the best foundations. And, don't forget to take it all off at the end of the day with a makeup remover and face wash. 

Now, on to the list.