The 10 best makeup primers for every skin type

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I never EVER apply makeup without prepping my skin with a primer first. Why? Because I refuse to leave my house with funky foundation streaks, noticeable pores and manchas, and worst of all–a shiny face! It's the only way I can keep my makeup intact and my skin looking flawless for hours. But not all primers are one-size-fits-all. My quest to find a primer that would give me that "I woke up like this" look without the intense shine was unfortunately, a long one. There was even a time where I swore primers just weren't for me. But I'm telling you girl, there's a primer out there for everyone!

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I've spoken to plenty of makeup artists throughout my career and every single one of them swears by makeup primer. Not sure what primer is? It's that stuff you apply after moisturizing but right before putting your makeup on. A good primer does it all, from filling in wrinkles, blurring pores and other imperfections, evening skin and allowing your makeup to stay put for hours.

But like I mentioned earlier, not all formulas are created equal. Here are the 10 best makeup primers for every skin type and beauty need!

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For acne-prone skin

Struggle with breakouts? Smashbox's Photo Finish More Than Primer Blemish Control ($42) contains salicylic acid to help keep the pimples away as well as oil-free hydration.

For dry skin

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer ($33) is a light-weight, creamy gel but still keeps dry skin smooth and hydrated.

For oily-skin

Got an oily T-zone? I'm obsessed with Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-hr Perfecting Primer ($30). This waterproof, gel formula provides oil-free hydration, up to 12 hours of coverage while also reducing the appearance of fine lines, dark spots and pores. This is good stuff right here!

For uneven skin

If uneven skin is your main concern, try Clinique Superprimer Face Primer ($27). It color-corrects while it primes.

For redness

Don't let the green in L'Oreal Paris Studio Anti-Redness Primer ($13) throw you off. It actually helps neutralize redness, brightens skin and gives your complexion a healthy, radiant glow!

For dull skin

NARS Light Optimizing Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($34) works as both a primer and illuminator. It leaves skin smooth, revived and glowy. Did I mention it has sunscreen too?

For sensitive skin

Don't let your sensitive skin keep you from prepping and priming. Try LORAC I'm So Sensitive Smoothing Face Primer ($32). This super-hydrating formula is oil, silicone, paraben and fragrance-free and infused with antioxidants and plant extracts to help smooth and soothe skin.

For larger pores

There's a reason why makeup artists everywhere highly recommend Benefit The Pore-fessional ($10). Because it does a fantastic job at minimizing the appearance of pores and makes your face look flawless.