If there is one makeup product which has changed my life, it’s a primer! I never understood the importance of a primer, till one day when I finally tried one. For an oily-skinned girl like me, large and open pores were a common problem. They often looked unsightly with foundation on my face; plus, the heat and humidity would melt my makeup even before I stepped out of my house. Primer literally became “the knight in shining armour,” who rescued my makeup game. If you are like me, who has crazily oily skin, you definitely need a primer. To help you with a good one for your skin type, check out this list of best primers for oily skin in India.
1. Benefit The Porefessional:
Perhaps one of the most sold primers ever! Recommended by makeup gurus, it quickly minimizes the appearance of pores & fine lines for smooth skin. The silky, lightweight balm is translucent, oil-free and a godsend for oily skin. With Vitamin E derivative, your skin is protected and cared for.
2. NYX Color Correcting Liquid Primer Pink:
This color correcting liquid primer in pink shade is perfect for adding glow and radiance to dull skin. The luminosity it imparts is perfect for oily skin too, as instead of looking oily, it gives a health, “glow from within” look. It brightens up complexion and makes your foundation and even concealer look radiant and bright. It enhances the finish of makeup and gives a smooth canvas to work on.
3. Colorbar Perfect Match Primer:
This perfect primer is great for all skin types. Works magically in toning down the redness of acne and acne scars. If you have oily skin, you need this affordable and easily available primer. It battles the uneven texture, hides the pores and fine lines, and reduces the greasiness of face. It increases wear time of foundations and makes skin smooth and perfect.
4. L.A. Girl PRO.Prep HD High-Definition Smoothing Face Primer:
Since the time L.A. Girl launched online in India, its concealers and primers have been creating waves. Oily skinned girls might find this HD Smoothing Face Primer just the BFF they need. For long, humid days, outdoors, it is simply amazing, as it controls oil and shine for quite a few hours. It prevents makeup from creasing and breaking, and gives that right flawless finish you crave for.
5. Lotus Makeup Ecostay Insta-Smooth Perfecting Primer:
The smoothing primer will control oiliness and sebum production, making your makeup look and feel amazing. It fills your pores but doesn’t clog pores, thus being a primer that will be your bae. Be it dates, picnics or parties, this primer will make you look fine and flawless. Plus, it comes at an affordable price tag, so what’s not to love?
6. Clinique Superprimer Universal Face Primer:
This super-primer from Clinique smoothens skin’s uneven texture, preps for makeup application and increases wear time. With this on, you can be sure that your makeup glides on evenly and stays put. The best thing is that it is lightweight and oil free, and doesn’t cause or aggravate acne.
7. L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer:
Enriched with a high concentration of elastomers, L’Oréal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer seriously transforms dull uneven skin into an incredibly even surface. It banishes fine lines and pores and because of soft powders, absorbs sebum. Skin looks matte with zero shine. The silk-like feel has no greasy residue. This primer is guaranteed to give a more perfect and longer-lasting make-up every time.
8. M.A.C Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35:
A popular prepping product by M.A.C, it is not just a makeup essential but also improves skin in the long run. It improves skin’s texture while blurring imperfections, controlling oil and giving a much desired smooth skin tone. The SPF 35 protection ensures that your skin is safe and shielded from the harsh sun rays.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional
NYX Color Correcting Liquid Primer Pink
Colorbar Perfect Match Primer
Lotus Makeup Ecostay Insta-Smooth Perfecting Primer
L’oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
