Sephora’s secret to a perfect base: the power of primer
The key to a flawless‑looking complexion starts with a great primer. Whether your skin leans oily, dry or a bit dehydrated from heaters and city air, a primer adds lightweight hydration and protection while helping your makeup go on smoother and last for longer. For a fresh, radiant finish, go for a pearlescent or glow‑boosting primer to combat dullness; if shine is your main concern, a mattifying formula will help keep oil in check and your foundation locked in place. On hectic mornings, you can even wear primer on its own for a naturally polished look – from shine‑controlling bases in
Sephora Collection to radiance‑boosting formulas from
Make Up For Ever.
Apply primer after your moisturiser and before foundation or BB cream for maximum control over your complexion. Whether you choose an invisible gel or a lightly tinted formula, primer smooths texture, blurs the look of pores and creates an even canvas for concealer and foundation, so they blend better and wear longer.
If you’re looking for extra intensity or a truly flawless finish that holds up from your desk to dinner, bring in a setting spray. A few spritzes over your finished makeup – or misted onto your brush to dial up eyeshadow pigment – is a long‑time makeup‑artist trick for long‑wear, photo‑ready results. Discover your perfect primer and setting spray duo at Sephora to keep your complexion looking perfect all day.
Primer: the essential first step
If dark circles or blemishes are your main concern, you’ll still want a targeted concealer on top, but primer will give it a more even, longer‑lasting base to cling to. Standout primers in our online edit include expert formulas from
Refy,
Milk Makeup and
Sephora Collection, all designed to refine skin texture while delivering comfortable, long‑lasting wear and a soft glow. To apply, smooth primer onto clean, moisturised skin, focusing on areas where makeup tends to break down, such as the T‑zone or around the nose. Let it settle for a minute or two so it grips properly before blending in your foundation or skin tint for the most seamless finish.