Why We Love It: It doesn’t take much of this budget-friendly face primer to make a big difference in makeup application. While this variation is technically designed to blur and minimize pores ...

Michelle Rostamian is a Los Angeles-based beauty and wellness contributor with over 10 years of experience in the industry.

But what exactly is the difference between a regular-old primer, and a pore-blurring option? “A regular primer preps your skin for makeup, helping it go on smoother and last longer. A blurring ...

A good primer can blur the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and make your makeup look flawlessly smooth. We ...

Selecting the ideal cosmetics primer smooths skin and extends the wear of makeup. All skin types can benefit from products ...

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! For a matte ...

There are also mattifying primers for oily skin, helping to keep shine at bay. Blurring primers, meanwhile, soften the look of pores and lines, and colour-correcting formulas help conceal redness.

“A regular primer preps your skin for makeup, helping it go on smoother and last longer. A blurring primer takes it a step further by softening the appearance of pores, fine lines, and uneven textur ...