illuminating face primer

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for illuminating face primer.

If you're looking to create the ultimate facial glow, an illuminating primer is one of the best ways to go. The primers listed below are designed to illuminate the skin, giving it a dewy, youthful glow.

ValentinoV-Lighter Illuminating Face Primer and Highlighter with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 25 mL·ITEM: 2542843

Color: Rosa - ideal for fair-to-light complexions with cool undertones

269 Reviews

$58.00

I didn’t like this as a primer because it felt heavy under foundation compared to other brands of illuminating primers from Becca, too faced, hourglass, and Charlotte Tilbury. ...I received a sample size to review and was highly impressed by how brightening the primer was even on its own! Worked well on my oily/combination skin....Illuminating Primer

What it is: A multitasking lightweight makeup primer formulated with skincare ingredients to provide up to 24 hours of hydration and a rapidly visible glow.


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Roma-Light Complex™: Light-reflecting, color-boosting pearls to enhance skin’s natural luminosity.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin.


What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with hyaluronic acid for up to 24 hours of hydration and ultra-fine light-reflecting pearls for a luminous look, this multitasking primer and highlighter can be worn alone, under or on top of your foundation. It is available in two shades: Rosa, ideal for fair-to-light complexions with cool undertones

$46.00

I also enjoy that it is light enough for my skin tone as I find some illuminating primers are too orangey....I liked the Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating for a few reasons. Firstly, its lightweight formula felt comfortable on my skin and didn't clog my pores.

What it is: A primer that smooths skin for even makeup application and improves skin's radiance.

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Skin-Perfecting Complex: Blend of rose extracts that work to moisturize, protect, and smooth skin.
- Porcelain Flower: Promotes long-term radiance.
- Encapsulated Luminous Pearls: Provide light reflection on skin for natural radiance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

What Else You Need to Know: This p

$30.00

The Hydro Grip + Glow illuminating Primer hydrated my skin and also had my makeup lasting a long time. ...Makes your face looking glowing...The Milk Hydro Grip + Glow Illuminating Primer grips makeup well while adding a subtle glow.

What it is: A clean, long-wearing, illuminating primer that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates with hyaluronic acid for a soft, radiant, golden-hour glow.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup for up to 12 hours.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide: Hydrate and smooth for plumper-looking skin.
- Light-Reflecting Pearls: Add a warm, luminous glow.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What

$28.00

I love love this product. It really does illuminate!...My face actually looked like it was illuminating. Best primer I’ve ever used!!

What it is: A weightless, silicone-free, gel primer enriched with ultra-fine pearls for a lit-from-within glow.

Finish: Radiant

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Concerns: Dryness

$25.00

I love this primer. It’s hydrating and illuminating....It's not too greasy or too highlighting, something I've not liked about most newer primers. Sometimes you just need a primer that does what it says on the tin without making your face look like a disco ball.

What it is: A primer that smooths skin for even makeup application and improves skin’s radiance.

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Skin-Perfecting Complex: Blend of rose extracts that work to moisturize, protect, and smooth skin.
- Porcelain Flower: Promotes long-term radiance.
- Encapsulated Luminous Pearls: Provide light reflection on skin for natural radiance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

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MAKE UP FOR EVERStep 1 Primer Hydra Booster

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424695

Color: Hydra Booster - for dry, normal, combination skin

289 Reviews

$41.00

Very hydrating and illuminating I like it a lot under the full glam highly recommend...Awesome primer!...I have tried several primers throughout the years. I have to admit that this primer is definitely a keeper.

What it is: A makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.

Finish:
Radiant

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, and Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: Refresh dry or dehydrated skin instantly with Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster. Its rich, creamy texture features ginseng, glycerin, and glycols to boost skin's hydration and a radiant look for up to 24 hours, while the invisible wear extends makeup. This primer works perfectly for all skin tones.

Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide

Size: 1.1 oz/ 32.5mL·ITEM: 2575330

Color: Juice Boost - warm copper/bronze for all skin types

352 Reviews

$34.00

I love tapping it (with fingers) to the high points of my clients’s faces for the most expensive looking glow. They nailed this formulation, packed with skin loving ingredients, it’s extremely comfortable under makeup—a perfect light weight base. ...Best primer and glow!!!...It instantly brightens and lightens my face! It gives my skin all the boost I need and it primes.

What it is: A skincare-infused, radiant priming serum that hydrates, preps, and protects skin for a lit-from-within glow.

Finish:
Radiant

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, and Combination

Concerns: Dryness, Pores, and Uneven Tone

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens dullness and protects skin from free radicals.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

Fenty Beauty by RihannaEaze Drop'lit All-Over Glow Enhancer

Size: 1.22 fl oz / 36 mL·ITEM: 2590123

Color: Bronze Jasper - warm bronze glow for deep skin tones

267 Reviews

$34.00

It looks really natural on its own where other illuminating primer do not give that a fact they do not look natural enough, and they are to metallic looking, but this one really looks wonderful on the skin....The only reason I would deduct stars is the actual color kind of blends away and for an illuminating sheen I don’t know if it’s worth the money.

What it is: A visible-glow enhancer with skin-loving ingredients for natural-looking illumination.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This all-over-visible-glow enhancer has a lightweight, sheer formula that visibly hydrates, brightens, and reduces pores immediately and all day. You can wear it three ways: alone, mixed with foundation for a soft-looking glow, or as a hydrating base to extend makeup wear.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study:
- 100% agreed it made their skin look brighter
- 100% agreed it instantly made their skin feel more nourish

$42.00

This doesn't leave a chunky glittery cast on your face at all. The primer has a nice pink hue to balance out uneven skin tone, and it just has a gorgeous illuminating finish. ...Silky and light primer...NARS has such a great reputation, and I had high hopes for this light reflecting primer. I use a number of illuminating products, as I love to have that dewy glow finish.

What it is: A refreshing, lightweight, and hydrating face primer enhanced with a natural glow for up to 12 hours of smooth and seamless makeup wear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Double Hyaluronic Acid: Immediately hydrates the surface of skin and delivers long-lasting hydration.
- Squalane: Supports skin’s barrier by locking in hydration and retaining moisture.
- Cacao Peptides and Moringa Seed: Helps defend skin from harmful blue light and pollution.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, o

$46.00

Not to sticky like some primers....I tried this primer with and without make up. I actually thought my skin could breathe and it didn't make my face sweat more like some primers.

What it is: A lightweight primer that triples skin‘s moisture for a plumped and glowing look and can be worn alone or under foundation.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ion-Charged Water
- Triple Moisture Complex: Features two types of hyaluronic acid plus glycerin.

What Else You Need to Know: This primer triples skin‘s moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, and protects against environmental stressors for a healthy look. On contact, this refreshing gel-cream primer bursts into micro-size water droplets and visibly smooths skin for a beautiful makeup application. It‘s infused with naturally derived ingredients and provides all-day and long-term moisture.

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