Product Testing: Our Picks for the Best Facial Primers

We’re constantly being asked what our favorite products are since we have the opportunity to play with and test a never-ending amount of beauty products as they pass by our desks. This column gives us the chance to not only tell you what we really thought of each product, but also which ones were the clear favorites in the bunch, so you don’t have to purchase something that isn’t quite right for you.

When we’re searching for how to create the perfect complexion, it all starts with one of the newest beauty products to the scene – the facial primer. Primers fill in the fine lines and pores on the skin’s surface so your foundation doesn’t – keeping your skin looking youthful and healthy. It can also reduce shine, especially in the T-zone area of your face. Makeup starts to blend more evenly, lasts longer, and blemishes disappear!

Think of it this way: when painting a new accent wall in your apartment rental, you can probably skip the primer and use an extra coat of paint. But this isn’t about your apartment. This is about your face. And when it comes to perfect foundation, primer is essential, unless you want to constantly coat on extra foundation. I tested six of the most well-known brands and found our top picks in the bunch – let me know if you agree with my picks in the comments section below!