Best Makeup Primers on the Market

Makeup primers are used beneath your makeup to prime your skin. Primers keep your makeup in place and give your skin a flawless finish. They can be worn alone or under your foundation and other makeup. There are so many makeup primers on the market; it can be difficult to choose the best one. You have to pick the product that works best with your skin and does the job that you need it to do. If you are looking for the right primer, these are the top primers as chosen by my readers.

Stila's Hydrating Primer

This is the most expensive primer on my list, but it is suitable for all skin types. Stila's Hydrating Primer fills pores and imperfections in your skin, and has the added bonus of varying degrees of SPF for protection from harmful UV rays. Many primers do not work on dry skin, but Stila's Hydrating Primer is one of the rare few that moisturizes and protects while giving you a flawless finish. Stila's Hydrating Primer can be purchased for $34 at Stila.com, Sephora.com and other cosmetic retailers.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

This is another choice that is on the expensive side, but works wonders for the skin. Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer was chosen as one of InStyle's "Best Besuty Buys of 2008." One small dot of this primer will cover your entire face. Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer can be worn alone or with your daily makeup. You can purchase this product for $36 for one ounce, available online from Smashbox or other quality retailers of beauty products.

Monistat Chafing Gel

For the budget-conscious beauty, Monistat Chafing Gel is an economical and effective choice. Originally formulated as a gel to stop chafing from clothing, skin contact and shaving and waxing of body hair, Monistat Chafing Gel was discovered by makeup gurus to be a great skin primer. Simply apply a small amount to the face and smooth it in for a flawless appearance. This product can be purchased for around $8 at your local drug store, making it the most economical and easy-to-find product on the list.

If you live in a small town or rural area, many beauty products can be hard to find, so you may have to resort to online shopping. Always make sure you purchase your beauty products from trusted, high-quality sources. There are many fakes on the market, and sometimes it's easy to get taken by an under-handed seller. Your skin helps you look your best; do your research so you can do your part to help it feel its best!