Makeup primers not only help foundation go on smoothly, but extend the wear of your makeup as well. These mattifying primers also have the added function of controlling the production of sebum, so foundation remains shine-free for the entire day. Here are our favourites:
This oil-free makeup primer fills in pores to help skin look smooth. Plus, it contains African whitewood, oleanolic acid, and peptides to control sebum production for a matte finish.
Even if you’re going foundation-free, you can count on the NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer to keep skin looking matte all day. Just smooth it on before foundation for a smooth and matte finish.
The Urban Decay De-Slick Complexion Primer combats oil and helps makeup last all day without the shine. Pair this with their skin prepping sprays and makeup setting spray and you’ll be all set for a day of matte makeup without the need to touch up.
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Developed to blur out pores and mattify skin, the Yve Saint Laurent Beaute La Base Encre De Peau All Hours Primer helps perfect the look of foundation so that skin appears smooth and flawless for longer.
This primer targets the oily areas on the skin and acts like a blotting paper to keep shine at bay. It can be used both before of after makeup, which means if you need added protection against shine, you can always dab it on your T-zone or cheeks.
There is a fine line between matte skin and skin that appears too dry but the FENTY Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer seems to be able to balance the two quite easily. Skin looks smooth to the touch, like a real-life filter that smooths out pores and helps it look petal fresh.
The Lancome La Base Pro Pore Eraser and Mattifying Primer contains light-reflecting pigments that blurs the appearance of pores while simultaneously mattifying skin so that it looks shine-free all day.
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