Top 10 Blurring Primers

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YSL's Touche Éclat Blur Face Primer is formulated with four nourishing oils to help hydrate and smooth complexions. While it is pricey ($50+), if you're looking for a pore-minimizing primer that will bring a glow back to your skin, this is a top choice.

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Nordstrom shoppers recommend letting this primer melt into your skin for five to 10 minutes before applying makeup on top. 

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Benefit's POREfessional Primer is silky and lightweight with a matte finish. Because of its shine-fighting formula, it's a great blurring primer for those with oily skin. Plus, the addition of vitamin E provides a layer of protection against damage from free radicals.

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A few Nordstrom shoppers mention that this primer is ideal for those with oily T-zones. While it creates a smooth canvas for foundation, it's effective enough to be used alone.

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The Easy Blur Primer from Huda Beauty has a jelly-like consistency that layers well over moisturizers and SPF. It's formulated with milk thistle extract, a substance rich in antioxidants that soothe stressed-out skin, as well as polymers that help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

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This primer is free of silicones and fragrances, making it a good option for those with sensitive skin.

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Milk's Hydro Grip Primer is designed to help makeup applications last longer. With blue agave, hyaluronic acid, aloe, and hemp seed extract, this primer provides plenty of hydration for dry skin. The finish is described as dewy, so it's a good choice for those with normal to dry skin.

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Put a few pumps of this primer on the back of your hand before patting it on your skin, working from the center of your face out. Let it sit for at least a minute before layering your makeup on top. 

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Despite its minimalist exterior, REFY's Blur And Hydrate Primer has a complex formula that features shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, and a polymer called polymethylsilesquiloxane (try saying that five times fast) that diminishes signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.

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If you love a no-makeup day, this primer is perfect for you. It provides hydration, blurs pores, and controls oil. 

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One of the more affordable options on our list, L'Oreal Paris's Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer provides a beautiful, soft-focus finish. With just one use, this blurring primer makes enlarged pores, scars, and wrinkles less noticeable, but it also improves skin texture over time with consistent use.

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This primer has a creamy texture and provides a natural finish. Reviewers recommend it for smile lines.

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This oil-free blurring primer from Fenty Beauty is one of the brand's best-sellers. It's extremely effective at diffusing pores and controlling shine, and the long-lasting formula will keep your skin comfortable all day long.

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If you have oily skin, Fenty recommends using this primer only in the areas that tend to get shiny (such as your T-zone or cheeks). 

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According to Tula, 96% of individuals who used this primer felt their foundation application was smooth and more even than normal after just one use. It's one of the few options that is available in different shades, with options for those with fair and deep skin tones.

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This blurring primer needs to be blended in to release its “glow particles.” And because it's tinted, makeup is optional.

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Squalane is the star ingredient of e.l.f.'s Liquid Poreless Putty Primer. Squalane is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that hydrates and protects skin. Because squalane creates a barrier over the skin, it's a great addition to blurring primers.

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Like all of e.l.f.'s products, this primer is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified.

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If you're a primer power user, you probably recognize Smashbox's Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer. This cult favorite product helps pores disappear and makeup last for hours. Plus, it has vitamins A and E for added protection against pollutants and other environmental stressors. 

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For a flawless finish, try rubbing this primer between your fingers for a few seconds before applying it to your skin. Generating a little heat improves absorption and helps the product melt into your skin.