3 Primers That Work

And what they do to your makeup.

If there’s one product category in makeup that people are still a bit unsure about, it’s primers. Do they actually do anything? Are they necessary? Can’t I just moisturize and move on?

I get it, but a good primer changes everything. The trick is finding the right one for your skin and your makeup goals. Over the years (and on hundreds of faces), I’ve narrowed it down to a few that I actually use, trust, and recommend. These are primers that work.

Remember, primers are not just for special occasions. If you find the right one, it becomes part of your skin prep ritual, and trust me…your makeup and skin will thank you for it.

Here are my top 3, depending on what your skin needs and how you want your makeup to wear: