Space NK, Clarins and Urban Decay: The best primers and perfectors
MAKE one of these clever primers the first step in your make-up routine.
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By Terry Hyaluronic Eye Primer £32, Space NK stores and spacenk.com
Don’t forget the eye area when thinking primers. A good primer will stop eyeshadow from creasing and smudging – or may even remove the need for it completely. This mousse-like one contains hyaluronic acid molecules to plump, smooth and brighten the skin. Available in two light-diffusing shades, it will also disguise dark circles.
Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer £36, Space NK
Mimicking the flattering effect of soft lighting, this primer glides on to skin, smoothing and blurring any imperfections and leaving a gorgeous glow. It has the merest hint of colour and is available in three shades. This one is Mood Light, a soft, sheer pink.
Miss Sporty Insta Glow Primer £3.49, Boots and Superdrug
Make sure you are always ready for your close-up with this illuminating base, which will brighten any complexion. It leaves a lovely, pinky glow on the skin and can be used on top of make-up as a highlighter on areas such as the cheek and brow bones or the Cupid’s bow.
Stila One Step Correct £24, Selfridges and stila.co.uk
This multitasker has green tone, lavender and peach brighteners in a silky serum to correct any skin imperfections and create a balanced, radiant complexion. If that’s not enough, it also hydrates without clogging the pores.
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Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Complexion Primer Potion £19.50, urbandecay.co.uk
Achieve a flawless finish with this smooth primer. The silicon it contains gives a silky, matte feel and helps pores, fine lines and other little imperfections disappear as if by magic. It creates the perfect base for make-up and helps it last longer.
Soap & Glory One Heck Of A Blot Primer £10, Boots stores and boots.com
Keep shine at bay for up to 12 hours with this oil-absorbing mattifying primer that makes pores appear smaller. The formula’s vitamin E stops skin looking flat and lifeless, making it ideal for combination or oily complexions. Use on shine-prone areas such as the T-zone.
YSL Touche Éclat Blur Primer and Perfector £29.50, YSL counters and yslbeauty.co.uk
This beautiful bottle contains super-fine gold particles in a lightweight formula for a burst of radiance. When applied, it gives an instantly soft feel and the gold pigments impart a subtle glow without any unnatural sparkle.
Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch £26.50, Clarins counters and clarins.co.uk
This contains moisture-absorbing acacia micro-pearls that swell to fill fine lines and wrinkles. Apply it just where you need it, such as in crow’s feet and on open pores – your skin will look plumper, fresher and younger.