A base to support your foundation or other make-up, make-up primer can help you to achieve the flawless appearance that you want. Primer can help you to reduce shine, make your pores appear smaller and minimize the appearance of fine lines. It can also help your makeup to stay on longer so that you can have a beautifully smooth appearance all day.

When you are searching for a primer, choosing the right one can make the difference in the results that you are able to achieve. You will want to choose a primer that works for your skin type as well as the imperfections that you might have. A great primer is one that can help your make-up stay in place all day without caking while also helping to smooth your skin and correct flaws.

Here are the top five primers that can help you to continue looking your best all day.

1. Revlon Photoready Primer

The Revlon Photoready Primer is a collection of three different primers that are meant for different skin types and goals.¹ The Pore Reducing Primer is designed for people who want to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while reducing shine. The Brightening Primer gives the skin a brighter appearance while helping to even out your skin tone. The Perfecting Primer helps to perfect and smooth the appearance of your skin. People who have used the primers from this collection like their lightweight feel and their ability to make the pores smaller while reducing redness and uneven skin tone.

The primer is available for purchase at a variety of different retail and drug stores for a low price of just $6.89.

2. CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless Makeup Primer

The CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless Makeup Primer is designed for people who want to minimize the signs of aging.² It is also a good choice for you if your skin is easily irritated or dry because of its skin-soothing qualities. The primer is hydrating, making it an excellent choice for you if you are older or have dry skin. People love this primer because it is colorless and helps their skin to feel more hydrated while appearing smoother.

It is available at a variety of different drug and retail stores starting at a price of $11.19.

3. Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Face Primer

The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Face Primer is a lightweight primer that contains vitamin E.³ Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can help to correct damage when it is applied to the skin on a regular basis. The primer helps to smooth the skin to prepare a receptive canvas for your foundation or other facial makeup. It has pearlescent pigments contained within it so that it helps to brighten your appearance.

This primer is best for people who have dry skin. People who have acne-prone or very sensitive skin might be do better with a different primer. This primer is best to wear under makeup because of its highly pearlescent qualities. People who wear it under their foundation report that it gives them a healthy glow.

It is available for a low price of $4.99 from a variety of retailers and drug stores.

4. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer SPF 15

The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer SPF 15 contains antioxidants to help to correct skin damage and soy to help smooth the skin.⁴ Over time, people report that they see improvements in their skin’s tone and evenness. The primer is non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores. It can be used under makeup to help it to stay longer and to give a brighter appearance, or it can be used alone to help to even out your skin tone and to give your skin a dewy, hydrated appearance. This primer can be used by people with all skin types, including those who have acne-prone or sensitive skin. Since it includes a sun protection factor of 15, it also helps to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.

You can purchase this primer at many different drug and retail stores for a price of $13.99.

5. NYX Professional Makeup Hydra Touch Primer

The NYX Professional Makeup Hydra Touch Primer contains skin-nourishing ingredients such as ginseng, green tea, and chamomile to help to soothe the skin and to correct damage caused by oxidative stress.⁵ This primer is a good choice for people who have aging skin, dry skin or sensitive skin. It is very lightweight, so it won’t feel heavy on your skin, and it helps your foundation or other face make-up to go on more smoothly. You can also use it alone to give yourself a smoother appearance with a healthy glow. People who use it report that it helps to reduce the appearance of your pores and does not cause your makeup to cake on your skin.

This primer is available at a variety of different retailers at a cost of $13.99.

If you haven’t tried using make-up primer under your foundation or other face make-up, you might want to do so. A good primer can help to correct many different types of skin imperfections and to give you a brighter and more youthful appearance. When you choose a primer that works for your skin type and the particular needs that you have, you can look your best throughout the day.