Foundation Primers
Foundation primers: lightweight creams, gels, and silicone- or water-based formulas designed to smooth skin, extend foundation wear, and control oil or shine. Category averages 76 products with a mean rating of 4.41 and includes brands like Smashbox
Top Products
TULA Skin Care Face Primer
TULA
Mid-Range
TULA Skin Care Face Filter Primer - evens skin tone & redness
TULA
Mid-Range
TULA Skin Care Face Primer: Blurring & Moisturizing
TULA
Mid-Range
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
First Aid Beauty
Budget
tarte base tape hydrating primer clear full size
tarte
Budget
COVERGIRL Base Business Face Primer 4-pack
COVERGIRL
Mid-Range
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Setting Spray
IT Cosmetics
Budget
One Step Correct foundation primer by stila
stila
Budget
Spackle Primer Champagne Glow – 2 fl oz
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK
Budget
Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1 Primer & Setting Spray
Too Faced
Mid-Range
Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Hydrating Makeup Setting Spray
URBAN DECAY
Budget
ICONIC LONDON Prep-Set-Glow Hydrating Setting Spray
ICONIC LONDON
Budget
Lancome La Base Pro Oil-Free Makeup Primer
Lancome
Mid-Range
Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF30
Dermalogica
Mid-Range
Urban Decay All Nighter Longwear Face Primer
URBAN DECAY
Mid-Range
Pore Filler Blurring Primer by NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP
Budget
ICONIC LONDON Underglow Blurring Primer
ICONIC LONDON
Budget
Laura Geller Spackle Bronze Glow Primer
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK
Budget
TULA Skin Care Face Primer for Even Tone & Moisturizing
TULA
Mid-Range
RMS Beauty RE:Evolve Radiance Primer
RMS Beauty
Budget
Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer with Vitamin C + HA
Clinique
Mid-Range
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Ethereal Rose Glow Spackle Primer
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK
Budget
Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer by Dr. Brandt
Dr. Brandt Skincare
Mid-Range
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - Waterproof, 24HR Wear
URBAN DECAY
BudgetRoundups
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a primer need to set before applying foundation?
Allow primers to set for about 30 seconds to one minute until they feel tack-free; hydrating or silicone primers may need slightly longer to absorb for the best foundation adherence