A makeup primer is a must-have for any beauty lover. It helps to keep your makeup in place and prevents it from creasing or fading. It also helps to reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. Here are some great options of photofinish makeup primers on the market today.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2116077
Color: 7 - Deep - Rich bronze for deep skin tones
$49.00
I took a chance on this because I don't wear makeup on a regular basis and when I do, I try to go for a more subtle and not shiny/sparkly look. ...makes makeup look great...makes my makeup look really smooth every time and feels so lightweight. kinda pricey, but lasts and is worth it
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2599637
$34.00
Since this is a pore-refining primer I was worried it will be another copy of those silicone base primers like Benefit POREfessional or Smashbox Photofinish or Lancome La Base. All very popular but to me horrible primers. ...My skin looks amazing overall and makeup lasts all day. I’m very impressed with this primer.
What it is: A vegan primer that maximizes makeup wear and minimizes the look of pores immediately and over time.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Lentil Extract: Visibly minimizes pores.
- Rice Water: Soothes skin.
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 and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Create a smooth base for your makeup artistry with this vegan primer. In a clinical test, it continued to reduce the look of pores after two weeks of regular use. Non-comedogenic an
ITEM: 1578251
Size: Mini Size - 0.25 oz/ 7 g
$15.00
No noticeable difference with or without product making my makeup "lasting longer." Makeup application is smoother....I was using smashbox photofinish for a long time and I decided to randomly switch to this and I'm glad I did.
What it is:
A professional balm that minimizes the appearance of pores.
What it does:
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything!
What else you need to know:
This formula contains vitamin E, which is known to protect skin from free radicals.
Size: 1.1 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2406676
Color: 80 - deep warm
$35.00
Makeup No-Makeup look...It’s lightweight and covers just enough to even out skin tone, making it a makeup no-makeup look....Not super heavy coverage, but still photofinish approved. Highly recommend for hot days or on the go looks.
Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2425585
Color: 550R Hot Fudge - richer skin with red undertone
$42.00
It lasted well throughout the evening and other makeup sat well over it....I get a lot of compliments on my skin <3 My routine: Serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, smashbox photofinish primer, fauxfilter foundation, hourglass setting powder, and urban decay all nighter!
$34.00
I used to be obsessed with Smashbox's Photofinish Primer, but Tarte's is better (and less expensive)! ...I've been using this product for a couple of months now. I have used Photofinish by Smashbox and Benefit's POREfessional in the past.
What it is:
A vegan, 12-hour makeup primer that fights shine and minimizes the look of pores for a smooth, matte surface.
What it does:
This waterproof mattifying and re-texturizing complexion primer features optical matte-blur technology that reduces the look of imperfections.
Size: .24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2597565
Color: Translucent - neutral with balanced undertones
$38.00
No makeup makeup...This is definitely a no makeup makeup look kind of powder. It’s nice and super fine....It sets your make up and blurs your face for a photofinish look. The only problem is, I used it with the foundation and that dried my face out which made me dislike all of the products.
What it is: A clean, skincare-infused loose powder that blurs imperfections, smooths skin, and optimizes makeup performance in five talc-free, soft-focus shades.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Loose Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fermented Arnica: Visibly reduces redness and irritation.
- Plant Squalane: Protects and boosts hydration.
- Tourmaline: Supports cellular energy.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This multitasking magician combines talc-free, gel-powder technology and finely milled pigments to deliver a weightless veil of translucent color with a comfortable, flawless-looking fini
$39.00
I am going to stick with my smashbox photofinish primer....Makeup stays in place!...This primer definitely grips the makeup in place. It is great for oily skin.