Best Primers For Oily Skin
These Primers Will Make Your Foundation Humidity-Proof, Even If You Have Oily Skin
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The current heat wave across the country has not only led to countless breakouts, but also an excess of oil that many people have found difficult to control. Seeking to remedy the shine, I carefully combed through the customer reviews of Sephora's online community and found loads of product recommendations.
After testing out a multitude of primers, there were five formulas that sopped up oil while ensuring my makeup lasted all day (which is pretty rare for me, considering my foundation tends to go haywire at around 2 p.m.). You can even layer them, depending on your desired results, for even more skincare benefits. Keep reading to see the standout primers that made my greasy Summer skin way more glowy.
Origins Original Skin Pore Perfecting Cooling Primer With Willowherb
Pumping the Origins Original Skin Pore Perfecting Cooling Primer With Willowherb ($32) onto your face in the morning is like taking an ice bath; it immediately takes down puffiness and wakes you up. It also blurs pores while keeping your skin looking fresh.
BareMinerals Blemish Rescue Skin-Clearing Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer
If the weather is making your skin break out, the BareMinerals Blemish Rescue Skin-Clearing Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer ($26) will be a godsend. The color-correcting green hue takes down any redness, while the sulfur and clay ingredients fight acne and absorb oil.
Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
The Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer ($52) acts as a barrier between your skin and your makeup, preventing your cosmetics from making you break out. It gives off a glowing soft-focus finish and the silk powder in the formula eliminates shine.
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
The cult-favorite Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer ($54) is famous for its silky texture and beautiful finish and has even been awarded a Sephora Community Chosen seal of approval for its stellar reviews. It makes your makeup last all day, blurs pores, and even gives you a little SPF 15 sun protection, too.
Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For No- Filter Mattifying Primer & Complexion Perfector
Anyone whose skin starts to gleam by lunchtime will love Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die For No- Filter Mattifying Primer & Complexion Perfector ($28). The formula is lightweight and absorbs extra oil while blurring fine lines and pores.
