Best Pore Minimising Primers: 2021 Reviews and Top Picks
A primer can be used to create a more smooth, even appearance to the face, help foundations and concealers glide easily and evenly over the skin for a more flawless finish, and increase the longevity of make-up. Different kinds of primers are targeted toward different skin concerns. Pore minimising primers are specifically designed to help with visible and enlarged pores by keeping foundation from settling into pores and creating the appearance of smaller pores and smoother skin.
❶ skyn ICELAND Pure Pore Minimizer 30 ml
Pros
- Both a make-up primer and skin treatment
- Silicone-free
- Does not clog pores
- Dries to a smooth, matte finish
Cons
- Does not significantly increase foundation wear time
- Higher price point
Editor's review
This primer is silicone-free and designed to be used as a spot treatment in areas where pores are most visible to minimise their appearance immediately. It also claims to shrink pores over time with continued use. It has a silky texture and dries to a matte finish. This primer can be used in the morning under makeup and then again in the evening as a pore refining treatment. It is higher in price point than the others but also acts as a skin care product and can be used alone or under make-up.
❷ L'Oreal Infaillible Primer Matte Base
- The Infaillible Primer is the ideal foundation for a flawless...
- Transparent gel formula
Pros
- Soft, velvety finish
- Mattifies skin and controls oil through the day
- Increases foundation wear time
Cons
- Contains Silicones
- Smoothing but not specifically designed to be pore minimising
Editor's review
A clear primer in a gel base, this smoothes on easily and dries to a soft, velvety finish and helps increase the wear time of foundation. This is budget-friendly and available in most drugstores. Primarily designed to be used under make-up.
❸ Smashbox PF Oil-Free Foundation Primer
- Silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A and E, grape seed extract...
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Oil Free
- Increases foundation wear time
Cons
- Contains silicones
- Not specifically designed to minimise pores
Editor's review
The Smashbox PhotoFinish Foundation primer is a classic, higher end primer much loved by many make-up artists and many in the make-up community. It is a lightweight, oil-free, clear silicone-based primer that can be worn alone to smooth out the appearance of the skin or under foundation for a more flawless finish.
❹ W7 Prime Magic Face Primer Camera Ready
- Face primer from the designer house of W7
- Apply this smooth and silky face primer before foundation for a...
Pros
- Most budget friendly
- Performs well, especially for the price
- Increases foundation wear time
Cons
- Not specifically designed to minimise pores
Editor's review
This is the most budget-friendly primer option for minimising pores. It goes on clear and also dries to a soft, velvety finish, helps skin look more flawless, and increases the wear time of your foundation makeup. Targeted toward use under makeup as a foundation base.
❺ BodyVerde Pore Tight Natural Pore Min.
- Dual action pore minimiser & skin primer
- Helps reduce large pores and tighten skin
Pros
- All Natural Ingredients
- Paraben, preservative free with no sulfates
- Designed specifically to be a pore minimiser and tighten pores
Cons
- Not a clear, gel consistency
- Does not have the “slip” of a silicone based primer
Editor's review
An all-natural primer option at a medium price point, the BodyVerde Pore Tight works to tighten and fill in pores and provides a smooth and silky base for make-up using all natural ingredients. It is a cream texture that leaves skin smooth and ready for make-up application. It contains acai, goji, pomegranate & noni extracts along with sea plant extracts to help tighten pores. Similar to the Skyn Iceland Pure Pore Minimizer, it doubles as a makeup base and skin treatment. Can be used alone or under make-up.
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