The Best Cheap Primers
12 Primers That Will Help Your Makeup Stay on Flawlessly, All $25 or Less
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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.
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.
Revolution Pro Blur Stick Universal Face Primer
This Revolution Pro Blur Stick Universal Face Primer ($15) is so easy to use.
Kopari Coconut Rose Toner
Keep your skin moisturised and dewy with this Kopari Coconut Rose Toner ($25).
Ulta Poreless Face Primer
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer
Grab this Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer ($19, originally $38) while it's on sale!
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
This Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer ($7) is a customer favourite.
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.
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer
People love this affordable The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer ($5).
