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 /  13 September 2024  

#  7 Primers That Actually Work  


Any make-up artist will tell you that the secret to flawless skin lies in the prep – and that should start with a primer which can create a smooth canvas for your foundation to grip onto. From boosting hydration to adding glow, these are the formulas that work harder than ever before…  


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## For Lasting Hydration 



#### Great Skin Moisturizer, £40 | Merit 



 

Merit can’t put a foot wrong and its latest addition is another winner. Full of collagen-boosting peptides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, this primer will make your skin appear bouncier and more refreshed. Silky and lightweight, the texture blurs the boundaries between primer and moisturiser – so you don’t have to double up.

*Available at* [MERITBEAUTY.COM](https://www.meritbeauty.com/products/great-skin-moisturizer)



  

 

 

 



 

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## For Blurring Effect 



#### Anti-Pollution Primer, £33 | Grown Alchemist 



 

If you’re keen to reduce the appearance of large pores and make your skin look more even, try this by Australian plant-based brand Grown Alchemist. Its main job is to blur texture, which it does without the use of silicones, so you’re less likely to experience pilling. The skin-friendly ingredient list features reishi mushroom and ashwagandha to fight oxidative stress and support barrier function.

*Available at* [GROWNALCHEMIST.COM](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=37558&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fgrownalchemist.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fanti-pollution-primer-50ml)



  

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## For Minimising Shine 



#### Vanish™ Airbrush Primer, £57 | Hourglass 



 

If you want your skin to look fresh but not flat, this primer works wonders. Housed in elegant packaging, it comes out of the bottle translucent, smoothing over any texture to create a flawless canvas upon which to layer your make-up. Using microspherical powders to control shine and blur imperfections, it ensures foundation both lasts and looks better.

*Available at* [SPACENK.COM](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fmakeup%2Fcomplexion%2Fprimer%2Fvanish-airbrush-primer-MUK300057845.html%3Fdwvar_MUK300057845_size%3DUK300057845%26quantity%3D1)



  

 

 

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## For A Lit-From-Within Glow 



#### Skin Nova, £31 | VIEVE 



 

Brainchild of make-up artist Jamie Genevieve, Skin Nova has amassed a cult following. With a focus on radiance, it uses light-reflecting pigments to breathe life back into the face. It has a slightly tacky feel to set your base in place. You could wear this alone on the weekends, but if you’re after something equally glowy with buildable coverage, go for Vieve’s new [Complexion Balm](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fen_GB%2Fmakeup%2Fcomplexion%2Ffoundation%2Fskin-nova-complexion-balm-MUK200052168.html) – essentially Skin Nova in foundation form.

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## For Added Sun Protection 



#### Beauty Base Protect, £23 | Sculpted By Aimee 



 

One of Sculpted By Aimee’s bestsellers, Beauty Base Protect is a great all-rounder. It contains hyaluronic acid and peptides to give the skin a plump, dewy quality – it’s especially well-suited to those with dehydrated skin who want an extra layer of nourishment. With SPF50 built into the formula, it also delivers a welcome top-up of protection against sun damage.

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## For Reduced Puffiness 



#### Blur &amp; Hydrate Primer, £24 | REFY 



 

This new launch by cool-girl label REFY has us hooked. For those prone to shine but who also want make-up to stay put, this weightless, quick-absorbing primer ticks all the boxes. The finish stops just short of matte territory, so your skin still has a bouncy quality to it. Meanwhile, the genius metal applicator helps to minimise puffiness – essential for early starts.

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## For A Soft-Focus Veil 



#### Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39 | Charlotte Tilbury 



 

Make-up junkies will likely be well acquainted with Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter. Creating a glowy, airbrushed effect, this hardworking multitasker is in a league of its own. Thanks to polymers and porcelain flower extract, it smooths and illuminates – just like a real-life filter. We love it layered under foundation to get that supermodel skin look.

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