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Foundation + Makeup Primers

Start your makeup routine with a clean, smooth canvas using Glo Skin Beauty’s skincare-powered foundation primers. These multitasking formulas prep, protect, and perfect—blending seamlessly with your makeup for a flawless finish that lasts. Whether you're looking to blur pores, balance oil, boost hydration, or brighten dullness, our skin primers offer targeted benefits for every skin type and concern.

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    Oil-Free Tinted Primer SPF 30
    Lightweight, oil-free broad-spectrum SPF 30 tinted makeup primer
    $50.00
  • Illuminating Primer
    Brighten + illuminate skin while extending makeup weartime
    $42.00
  • Blurring Primer
    Minimize pores, smooth skin + extend makeup weartime
    $42.00
  • Hydrating Primer
    Provide instant hydration, plump skin + extend makeup weartime
    $42.00
  • Mattifying Primer
    Mattify, balance and control oil + extend makeup weartime
    $42.00
  • Essential Eye Base
    Creamy lid tint to prime + color correct eye space
    $28.00
  • Shadow Primer
    Prep + prime eyes for longwearing, crease-proof coverage
    $22.00
What Is a Face Makeup Primer + What Does It Do?
What Is a Face Makeup Primer + What Does It Do?

Why Use a Primer for Foundation?

A foundation primer is more than just a base—it’s your secret to smoother, longer-lasting makeup. By filling in fine lines, refining skin texture, and reducing the appearance of pores, primers help your foundation glide on evenly and stay put throughout the day. Our primers are free from parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance, cruelty-free and vegan, and dermatologist-tested and gentle enough for

Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation Primers

  • What does a primer do for your face?

    Primers create a smooth surface for your makeup, helping to blur pores and imperfections. They improve makeup longevity and help foundation apply more evenly.

  • Can I use a primer without foundation?

    Yes! Many people use primer on its own for a blurred, radiant finish. Tinted or illuminating primers can even out tone and add glow without the need for full foundation.

  • Which primer is best for dry skin?

    A hydrating primer with hyaluronic acid is ideal for dry skin, as it cushions the skin and allows makeup to go on smoothly without clinging to dry patches.

  • What’s the difference between a skin primer and a foundation?

    A skin primer preps your face for foundation—it doesn’t provide coverage, but it enhances the way your foundation wears and looks. Foundation provides pigment and coverage to even out your skin tone.

  • How do I choose the right primer for my skin type?

    Identify your main skin concern. For oily skin, look for a mattifying primer. For dry skin, go hydrating. For dullness, try illuminating. If you're looking for sheer coverage and SPF, a tinted primer is a great multi-tasking option.