7 Best Drugstore Primers to Use Right Now ...

7 Best Drugstore Primers to Use Right Now ...
By Lisa • Jun 24, 2022 MD

The very best drugstore primers deliver awesome coverage, blur out imperfections, even out skin tone and help keep skin matte at a nice price that won’t break the bank. Having a good primer is one of the keys to having flawless makeup, so while it’s important to get a high quality primer, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go out and buy a majorly expensive primer. Take a look through these products, which are some of the best drugstore primers around, and get gorgeous now!

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1. Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer

Rimmel,lotion,skin,product,cream, What makes Rimmel’s Stay Matte Primer one of the best drugstore primers? This super lightweight formula minimizes the appearance of pores, controls excess oil for up to 8 hours and never feels heavy or greasy. Use it alone or under any type of foundation and forget about enlarged pores and shiny T-zones. A little goes a long way, so you get even more bang for your buck!
walmart.com
$6.47

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2. L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Face Primer

skin,cream,organ,eye,skin care, This drugstore primer is one of the most highly rated products and it’s only $11! This primer, or magic perfecting base as L’Oreal likes to call it, helps even out your skin tone and texture, minimizes the appearance of imperfections, fills in unwanted lines, creates a super smooth base for makeup and gives you that flawless look.
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$10.99

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3. L'Oreal Studio Secrets Color Corrector anti-Redness Primer

product,skin,SECRET,STUDIO,CRES, While we’re on the topic of L’Oreal, let’s talk about their redness reducing, color correcting primer. Use this green primer, which minimizes the appearance of red and brown discolorations, to cover up dark circles, blemishes and age spots. Use this alone or under makeup. This is just one of the three color correcting primers in the collection. The other two are for anti-dullness, available in two shades. lorealparisusa.com
$12.95

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4. Cover Girl Simply Ageless Serum Primer

Covergirl,violet,purple,skin,product, If you’re looking for a primer to help you in the battle against aging, Cover Girl’s Simple Ageless Serum Primer is the perfect match. This product has all the qualities of a primer and also includes Olay Regenerist Moisturizer, which smooths skin, blurs fine lines and wrinkles and boosts elasticity. ulta.com
$14.99

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"Enhancing your beauty doesn't always mean going for the glossy look. More ladies now see the allure of a shine-free finish. With the right tools and techniques, you can also achieve a flawless, subtle glow. Learn how to master this trend by following these incredible matte makeup tutorials. Enhance your natural complexion without the unnecessary flash."

5. Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer

Revlon,beauty,skin,product,lotion, Get photo-ready with Revlon’s Color Correcting Primer. This primer is formulated to even out your skin tone, neutralize redness, brighten up your skin and it diffuses light to minimize flaws while creating a smooth canvas for your foundation to glide onto. You’ll look picture perfect each time you use it! intl.target.com
$11.99

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6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer

skin,product,lotion,cream,lip, Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Primer feels like silk going on and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores and imperfections, while the slight pink tint leaves a healthy glow on your skin. This is a great option for drier skin types as the silicone in the primer might be too oily for oilier skin. It works with all skin tones.
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$19.99

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7. Boots No 7 Beautifully Matte Makeup Base

No7,lotion,skin,product,cream, Boots’ Beautifully Matte Makeup Base is a fabulous option for oily skin. Apply this primer before your foundation and it’ll stop shine in its tracks. Use this combined with other Beautifully Matte products by Boots for perfectly shine-free skin that lasts for hours. Users says it’s on the thicker side, so make sure you blend in well!
ulta.com
$12.99

Get your hands on one of these fabulous drugstore primers so you can enjoy all the benefits. Primers aren’t just for oily skin and these days there are so many added benefits to primers that it’d be a shame not to use one. Do you have a favorite drugstore primer that I didn’t mention?

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  • Jackie

    2014-08-01T14:39:30.452Z

    Which primer works well for drier skin? And holds make up on longest?
  • Dali

    2016-08-13T00:39:17.430Z

    What about the Nyx Angel veil primer?!
  • Pooja

    2014-08-01T12:01:24.145Z

    Incolor is also a good option
  • Stylish

    2014-08-01T03:39:53.194Z

    Katherine thanks so much for your comment. I had seen so many great reviews on that baby skin primer on YouTube lately. I had thought about buying it when my benifits primer ran out. Since reading your post I think otherwise! Have a great day beautiful ladies!
  • Gina

    2014-08-01T02:21:57.066Z

    Do any of these primers work specifically so make up stays on longer?
  • Nancy

    2016-08-11T09:12:50.717Z

    Yes the revoln primer does work I'm currently using it and i love it! Also the maybelline primer works magic !
  • Cee

    2014-08-03T12:10:17.484Z

    I was just about to say baby skin! Surprisingly it doesn't make my face break out
  • Alysia

    2014-07-31T22:54:04.259Z

    I want to try number 7
  • Kala

    2016-08-11T02:48:08.547Z

    Thnks for lunasol
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