IMHO, the secret to flawless makeup isn't dewy foundation or creamy concealer —it's the primer. Legit, it all starts at the beginning, my friends! Just like finding any other product to add to your makeup routine, finding the perfect primer for your skin can be quite the challenge. But what if I told you that the key to achieving a stellar base isn’t hiding in some high-end beauty counter (that costs mega $$$), but instead can be bought at your own very local drugstore? Yep, that's right, drugstore brands have come a long way, and the best drugstore primers are packing serious power when it comes to smoothing, blurring, and prepping your skin for makeup that lasts all day.
Whether you have super oily skin that results in your makeup looking like a shiny, greasy mess only a few hours in, have dry patches that cling onto dead skin and beg for some hydration, or are in desperate need of a radiance boost to combat dullness, there’s a drugstore primer out there for every skin concern. And while these drugstore primers work like magic, the truly magical part is that they won’t hurt your wallet and make ya look just as good (if not better ) than one you could buy from a luxury brand. From mattifying picks to ones that’ll give you that Hailey Bieber-esque glazed donut dewy finish (say that five times fast), you’re sure to find one you’re ready to name your MVP (most valuable primer).
Below, find all the top picks for the best drugstore primers that will elevate your mak.