As summer turns to fall and the leaves begin to change, we’ll have to change our usual skincare as well, starting by switching to more moisturizing face primers. To combat the dryer fall air, you’ll need a more emollient primer that hydrates and rejuvenates the appearance of skin. We’ve made a list to help you find the perfect one for you just in time for fall. Check them out below!
Normal, dry, and combinations skin types will love this 2-in-1 moisturizer and primer from First Aid Beauty. It’s formulated with coconut water which is chock full of nutrients that will nourish and replenish dehydrated skin. After it’s applied, you’ll notice a dewier, brighter complexion so you can wear it alone or apply it before makeup. This primer helps makeup last longer, protects and strengthens skin, lightweight, and super hydrating; perfect for protecting your skin and makeup from the dry fall air. Pick it up here!
Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer feels tacky when you first pump it out, but it smooths over skin beautifully to create a strong base for makeup that doesn’t feel dry or tough to touch. This primer is created with a mix of super hydrating ingredients such as prickly pear extract and aloe water to sooth and nourish skin. The stand out ingredient in this primer is the hemp-derived cannabis seed extract which also hydrates and smooths the appearance of skin. The Hydro Grip primer is also free of silicone, and sulfates so it’ll be great on your skin. If you need more convincing, a clinical study showed that 100% of subjects felt that their skin was more hydrated, and agreed that their makeup lasted longer with the use of this primer. Snag it here!
The Hangover Replenishing Face Primer by Too Faced works alone or under makeup, giving skin a dewy, healthy look. It’s perfect for blurring pores and smoothing skin to create a flawless canvas for foundation. This primer is injected with coconut water to revive skin from dryness and dullness while also giving makeup a fresher appearance for a longer amount of time. So, you can stay out later without having to constantly check on and touch up your makeup. It’s free of silicone so your pores won’t become clogged and free of other potentially damaging ingredients to your skin such as parabens. Shop it here!
This next primer is worth the splurge according to 1,000 reviewers who’ve given it an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 on the Sephora site. Bobbi Brown’s Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer is another 2-in-1 option that combines a moisturizer and primer in a beautiful jar. Crafted with shea butter, vitamins B, C, and E to leave skin looking supple and fresh. However, those who are sensitive to fragrance might want to avoid this primer as it does contain light grapefruit and geranium fragrances. Dry, combination, and oily skin users will delight as this primer is hydrating without making skin oily or uncomfortable. Purchase it here!
Last on our list is Ciate London’s Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer. Although this primer is new on the scene, it’s already popular with many users due to its lightweight and super hydrating formula. This primer promises to invigorate skin with hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract. Your skin will appear brighter, less textured, and rejuvenated. Ciate London’s Watermelon Burst is best to use as a base since it is a bit tacky in order to really grip makeup for longer lasting application. It’ll keep your makeup looking fresh and dewy without making you look oily. Shop it here!
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