5 New Barrier-Boosting Makeup Primers for a Base That Doesn’t Budge
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Need your makeup to last all day long? These skin-caring formulas are perfect for a budge-proof base that doesn’t clog your pores.
One thing you should never do with your makeup? Settle for less. Gone are the days of the bare minimum—think foundations that rub away in less than four hours or makeup that leaves your skin worse for wear. The line between skincare and makeup keeps blurring, and we’re not complaining! If you could bridge the gap between performance and prep, why wouldn’t you?
That’s why our favourite product right now is the humble primer. No longer formulated only to make your makeup look good, the new generation of skin prep is here to bolster your skin barrier, tackle environmental stressors, and strengthen your skin as it perfects it. Whether you’re standing in front of 40 studio lights, under the club lights, or outside in the blazing sun, these gorgeous new priming potions are here to keep your skin looking amazing all day long.
From Dior Beauty’s new priming duo to Charlotte Tilbury’s revamped icon, find our favourite makeup primers to shop below:
Dior Beauty Forever Skin Veil and Forever Velvet Veil, RM290 each
Following the rework of its iconic Dior Forever Skin Glow and Skin Wear foundations, Dior Beauty now unveils two more steps to complete your new complexion routine. Made to prep and set your makeup, the new Forever Skin Veil and Forever Velvet Veil primers perform both on the runway and on the red carpet—in essence, they’ll do nicely for your everyday beat and special occasions alike!
Both primers boast four-in-one formulations that strike the ideal balance between skincare and longwear makeup performance, working to perfect the skin’s texture with either a glow or blurring matte finish.
Shu Uemura Unlimited Block: Booster SPF 50+ PA+++, RM198
If you’re looking for a primer that really does it all, Shu Uemura’s Unlimited Block: Booster is the one! This innovative sun-protective formula uses the brand’s red pigment science and pearl pigments alongside three charges—tone charge, shield charge, and wear charge—to counter environmental aggressors associated with modern living.
Essentially, each ingredient works together to restore a healthy, “blood-like” vitality to the skin, creating a finish that can either be worn on its own or as a flawless, long-lasting base for your foundation. With four shades to choose from, this tone-up primer is made to work with your complexion’s needs.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, RM485
What makes a cream “magical”? Well, if you ask Charlotte Tilbury, it’s an intricate blend of rosehip oil, ectoin, oat extract, and the hyper-intelligent Recoverstem™ peptide paired with the brand’s own Cushion and Lift Mesh Technology.
The iconic Magic Cream has just gotten a facelift, tripling its effectiveness in boosting the skin’s natural youthfulness and prepping the complexion for makeup. Delivering a dewy, soft-focus finish that layers seamlessly with both your skincare routine and under foundation, the cream works overtime to prime the skin and tackle 10 visible signs of ageing all at once.
Hermès Plein Air Perfecting Primer, RM580
Developed with a high-performing skincare base, this primer is designed to prepare your skin for foundation with a lightweight veil that boosts radiance, blurs pores and imperfections, and controls shine all day long.
Better yet, this perfecting primer works on all skin types and tones, boasting a universal shade that disappears on any complexion, leaving only an enhanced satin finish and calmer, soothed skin underneath.
The Hermès Plein Air Perfecting Primer is available at Hermès boutiques and counters nationwide.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ 100ml, RM485
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The Vitamin Enriched Face Base has long been a cult favourite among beauty girls, and this new reformulation only improves on it! You can expect the same buttery texture, the same grapefruit and geranium blend, and one-step convenience—the difference is in how it performs beneath the surface…
The new SuperVitamin blend features five times more vitamins, each of which works with niacinamide and enhanced panthenol to support the skin barrier, brighten the complexion, and keep your foundation looking fresh all day long.
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