10 Best Primers for pores 2022

Hourglass is a well-known beauty brand, committed to providing high-quality and safe beauty products, each of which is carefully crafted and therefore trustworthy. Veil Mineral Primer, a star product of Hourglass was the winner of the Best Primer Award of InStyle Best Beauty Buy from 2014 to 2016 in a row. Its natural ingredients are safe, free of oil, alcohol, parabens and other harsh substances, very friendly to people with oily, acne-prone skin and sensitive skin. This advanced formula contains a variety of mineral components to absorb excess oil. Super oil-controlling! At the same time, it does not clog pores, but cloak pores in a quite natural way, smooth fine lines and even skin tone to make the skin smooth and healthy, very suitable for people with large pores. What's worth mentioning is that its waterproof and sunproof characteristics help your makeup last long. Makeup artist Jasmine Garnsworthy said, "For the first few hours, I sat around the house working on a story, and at around 11 a.m. I took my primer out for a test run on the subway,  an experience I rarely escape without at least a little sheen. By the time the sun went down,  I was still shine-free. I think we've found a winner, folks!" This white liquid primer is light and non-greasy, which forms a film quickly after application, providing a layer of protection and a slight whitening and brightening effect. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It may even be out of stock on the website, but you can still buy it on websites like Sephora.

Maybelline is a famous American makeup brand and many of its products sell well and enjoy a good reputation. Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser as its popular product is favored by many makeup lovers. Our testers said," After applying the primer to my skin, my entire face felt a meal, and moisturized. Upon close inspection, I could also see that the pressure around my nose and cheeks were magically minimized -- almost as if I had used the blur tool In Facetune." This cost-effective primer minimizes pores, making your skin look more smooth, lightening and evening the face to some extent. In addition, this primer controls oil and mattes the face, which is ideal for summer. It moisturizes skin and avoids dryness destroying the makeup. It does not contain fragrance or clog pores, therefore be assured to use it. This whit lotion is easy to apply and will form a protective film. Some users reported it a little greasy, so to oily skin it is not recommended.

L 'Oreal Paris is one of the most famous and time-honored mass cosmetics brands in L 'Oreal Group. It is also the top-selling personal care brand in Europe, favored by women all over the world. The beloved Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer has received many users' praises. Dermatologist Dr Sheel Desai Solomon loves it and she said, "It gives a healthy all over glow and you don’t even realize it’s on your skin.” It is lightweight and fluid, suitable for all skin types. But some users complained that it was too thin and left a mottled white stain on the face. Its unique formula perfectly blends with the skin, adding luster and evening the skin tone, minimizing pores and fine lines. As a consequence, it makes your skin look younger. It is the ideal choice for people with large pores. This best-selling primer can be used alone or mixed with foundation to create a smooth, moist, blemish-free look. It is designed with a pump, helping you control dosage and in a sanitary way.

BENEFIT is a well-known beauty brand whose retro-packed, easy-to-use products are popular with young women. The Porefessional Face Primer, a best seller, is its well-known base cosmetic, which has been recommended by authoritative review websites such as Byrdie and Ipsy. This oil-free primer does not clog pores, friendly to oily skin. Its well-designed formula allows it to absorb excess oil and protect the skin from free radicals. In addition, it has a variety of ingredients to conceal pores, giving your skin a soft and milky effect that makes you look younger and more beautiful. However, some of the ingredients may cause redness and thus it is not recommended for sensitive skin. It stays all day long, ideal for occasions requiring long-lasting makeup and is endorsed by makeup artist Jasmine Garnsworthy, who said," This primer helped my makeup last all day long, and it didn’t melt down even when I ran and sweat." This skin-colored thick lotion fits most skin tones. It is available in 7.5ml, 22ml or 44ml, and you can choose according to your need.

NYX is a well-known American cosmetics company affiliated to L 'Oreal Group. With a wide variety of products, NYX enjoys a good reputation and is trustworthy. Its iconic Pore Filler Smoothing Face Primer is well received by consumers. Its lightweight formula does not make face greasy or dry, instead it is specially formulated to smooth fine lines, cover facial blemishes and minimize pores, leaving your skin looking gorgeous all the day and helping to create a refined finish. When applied evenly, it will leave your skin softer, smoother, clearer and somewhat brightener. Many of reviews are positive, with one saying on the website， "Leaves my skin super soft and silky. Help fill in those fine lines and Apparent my foundation on. I love That you can use it alone or as a primer before putting the rest of my makeup on. " But for the upgraded version, some users said it was too sticky to use and others complained about residue on the skin. We recommend that you should moisturize thoroughly before using it.

Herbal Essences is a brand of care product line under Procter & Gamble with natural ingredients. It is certified by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and in partnership with the international botanical research organization, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Its excellent primer, Photo Finish Face Veil with Hyaluronic Acid & Skin Blurring Complex is free of parabens, sulfates, mineral oils, etc. and 90% ingredients are natural to avoid adding burden to your skin. Powered by mineral-rich and micronutrient-rich pure Himalayan spring water, this hyaluronic acid and vitamin E-infused primer nourishes and rejuvenates the skin, minimizing blemishes, pores and smoothing fine lines. It is perfect for mature skin to restore vitality. One user commented on the website，“ This is unlike any other primer I've used before. My skin is actually feeling rather than dried out after Using a normal primer. I will be 100% ordering." There are few purchasing channels and the official website is one of them.

CoverGirl is a famous American drugstore cosmetics brand. All of its products, popular among young girls, have undergone strict quality tests and allergy tests. CoverGirl has launched different kinds of primers, and the Trublend Base Business Illuminating Face Primer Pore Minimizing is popular. Senior makeup artist Melanie Rud said there were many products that would make your pores look smaller, and TruBlend Base Business Illuminating Face Primer Pore Minimizing is definitely one of them. Tailored for large pores, this primer smoothes the skin with an oil-free formula to  and help create a long-lasting matte look. It also visually tightens your pores. For those who have obvious pores, this primer is perfect to wear it alone or before makeup. The oil-free formula has a subtle lilac tint that delivers overall brightness. However, some users felt dry, so we do not recommend it to dry skin.

Neutrogena, a classic American skin care brand, has a wide range of sunscreens, including mineral sun creams, for adult and infant as well, which are of superior quality and popular with the public. Shine Control Primer is one of its well-known products, which won the 2018 Reen Vogue Acne Awards. It is very suitable for oily skin. With excellent formula, this primer absorbs excess oil through rice protein, restoring clean and refreshing skin through lasting oil-control. Our testers reported sheen-free over one hour and it was after 5 hours that sheen appeared. The formula suits people with large pores for daily use as well. It modifies pores remarkably, leaving the skin tight and smooth for subsequent makeup. Besides, the lightweight primer dries quickly and forms a protective film on the face. However, this product does contain fragrance, so if your skin’s on the touchy side, be sure to do a spot-test before applying it. In general, it is affordable, cost-effective with one user commented on the official website," Works all day keeping my face shine free. Works great with or without foundation. Please don't ever discontinue!"

Rimmel belongs to Coty Company, one famous British cosmetic brand with a long history. The quality of its cosmetics is superior, comparable to beauty counter products. Stay Matte Primer is one of Rimmel's best-selling products. The cost-effective primer has been recommended by well-known websites like the Strategist. As dermatologist Sheel Desai Solomon put it, "It has a featherweight mousse formulation that minimizes pores." This formula will smooth skin and give it an all-day-long glow. A variety of oil-controlling ingredients enable it to keep makeup last for up to eight hours and it is thus recommended to people with oily skin. Plus, it doesn't have parabens and phthalates which are acne-prone. Its white, milky texture is easy to apply without further greasing the skin. It can be used on its own or as a base for makeup. But some users said it can dry out your skin. In that light, moisturize your skin before using it or mix it with a moisturizing foundation.

Dr. Brandt Skincare is a leading international brand, founded by the professional dermatologist, Dr. Fredric Brandtis. It is dedicated to helping people restore their youthful appearance through non-surgical methods and is many celebrities' cult favorite. As the name suggests, Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer is designed to hide pores, which has been recognized by many makeup artists. The popular actress, Gwyneth Paltrow is its loyal fan. She said," Dr. Brandt's Pore Refiner Primer is my secret to having close-up ready skin. It shrinks the size of And fines the skin. It is brilliant !" It has excellent quality and contains oil absorbents and red clover extracts, which controls oil, blurs pores, smooths fine lines in seconds, and can even shrink  your pores and improve skin condition with continued use. Try it if you want to hide your pores. In addition, infused with salicylic acid derivatives, it gently removes cutin, oil and dirt, making the skin more smooth and tender, which is very suitable for oily skin. It is noted that this orange primer is not for white skin. It's more expensive than regular primer, but it is worth every penny.