Update Consent

The Best Cheap Primers

12 Primers That Will Help Your Makeup Stay on Flawlessly, All $25 or Less

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.

Primer is a hotly debated product in the beauty community, but if you've got a specific look you're trying to achieve, we're of the opinion that primer can only help in that quest. Whether you want to create a more matte look or something that's dewy and glowing, primer can help you in your goal. If you're curious about primers, these 12 options are all $25 or less.

There are primers that are meant to help diminish the look of pores and ones that add some extra hydration if you have dry skin. Plus, there are also primers that have SPF and primers that act as setting spray, which is helpful if you're wearing makeup and a mask (we should all be wearing masks!). Keep reading to shop our selects.

Image Source: Ulta

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer

This Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer ($10) is great if you want a matte look.

Image Source: ulta.com
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize Primer
$10
from ulta.com
Buy Now

Revolution Pro Blur Stick Universal Face Primer

This Revolution Pro Blur Stick Universal Face Primer ($15) is so easy to use.

Image Source: ulta.com
Revolution Pro Blur Stick Universal Face Primer
$15
from ulta.com
Buy Now

Kopari Coconut Rose Toner

Keep your skin moisturised and dewy with this Kopari Coconut Rose Toner ($25).

Image Source: sephora.com
Kopari Coconut Rose Toner
$25
from sephora.com
Buy Now

Ulta Poreless Face Primer

Say goodbye to your pores with this Ulta Poreless Face Primer ($13).

Image Source: ulta.com
Ulta Poreless Face Primer
$13
from ulta.com
Buy Now

Watch This!

Pop Quiz

Watch the Cast of Fear Street Play a Creepy Game of Horror Movie "Would You Rather"

Too Faced Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Primer

This Too Faced Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Primer ($21, originally $34) will help decrease inflammation and redness, which is always good.

Image Source: sephora.com
Too Faced Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Primer
$21
from sephora.com
Buy Now
Advertiser content from e.l.f.

E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer

The E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($8) is a bestseller for a reason. It is lightweight but really makes pores disappear.

Image Source: elfcosmetics.com
E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
$8
from elfcosmetics.com
Buy Now

Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

This Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set ($10) acts as both a primer and setting spray, which is great if you're wearing a mask.

Image Source: ulta.com
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set
$10
from ulta.com
Buy Now

NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer

The texture of this NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer ($17) is so cooling on the skin.

Image Source: ulta.com
NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer
$17
from ulta.com
Buy Now

Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer

Grab this Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer ($19, originally $38) while it's on sale!

Image Source: sephora.com
Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer
$19
from sephora.com
Buy Now

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

This Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer ($7) is a customer favourite.

Image Source: ulta.com
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
$7
from ulta.com
Buy Now

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Daily Moisturising Primer SPF 30

This NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Daily Moisturising Primer SPF 30 ($17) checks off all the boxes. It's a moisturising, calming primer with SPF, and it's awesome.

Image Source: ulta.com
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Daily Moisturising Primer
$17
from ulta.com
Buy Now

The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer

People love this affordable The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer ($5).

Image Source: sephora.com
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
$5
from sephora.com
Buy Now

Want More?

POPSUGAR Would Like To Send You Push Notifications.