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5 Best Foundation Primers of 2025

Last Updated - 2025/06/15

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Lancôme

Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer - Oil-Free Face Primer and Pore Minimizer for Smooth Makeup Application - Refines Skin Texture, Controls Shine & Diffuses Light (0.8 Fl Oz)

Lancôme

CA$57.00

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- Oil-Free Formula - Using our Elasto-Smooth™ technology, La Base Pro forms a silk-like network on skin to create a soft-focus effect, like a filter on a camera lens. Other silicons and emollients create an even canvas for foundation and other face makeup.
- Ideal For All Skin Types - Suitable for all skin types, this makeup primer allows for eyeshadow and blush to blend seamlessly, while face powder and foundation stay all day.
- How to Apply - Apply directly onto skin and gently massage until skin feels smooth to the touch. Allow for a few seconds of drying-time before applying your makeup.
- Effortlessly Smooth - Forget the filter with La Base Pro Face Primer! That "air brushed look" is made possible without the mess or mechanics. Formulated with patented technology, this primer refines skin's texture, diffuses light and visibly reduces imperfections, creating a silky-smooth base for your makeup application. Its oil-free formula feels comfortable on skin and controls shine.
- Committed to Transparency - At Lancôme, we pride ourselves on developing industry-leading formulas backed by years of scientific research. Each one of our ingredients is carefully selected in precise amounts by our expert formulators, then combined with other ingredients in a balanced and intentional way. The power behind our products comes not from any single ingredient, but rather the masterful combination of ingredients within formulas that are both caring and highly effective.
CA$57.00
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Lise Watier

Watier Base Miracle Skin Perfecting Primer, Normal to Dry Skin, Face Makeup Primer, Pore Minimizer, Long-Lasting, Paraben-Free, Oil-Free, Anti-Pollution Protection, 30 mL

Lise Watier

CA$45.00

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- SMOOTHING & LONG-WEARING: Skin feels velvety-soft and is transformed into a smooth canvas for flawless, long-lasting makeup.
- PORE MINIMIZER: The perfect blurring makeup primer that instantly and visibly gives skin a silky matte finish while reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines.
- HOW TO USE: Apply all over face prior to makeup application, focusing on areas where skin tends to shine and where enlarged pores are most apparent.
- ANTI-POLLUTION: Its antipollution properties help shield skin against urban and digital pollution during wear while illuminating skin and reducing the appearance of dark spots and imperfections.
CA$45.00
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e.l.f.

e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer. Makeup Primer For A Flawless, Smooth Canvas, Gives Makeup Lasting Power, Infused With Tea Tree

e.l.f.

CA$9.97

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- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan.a
- RESTORATIVE FORMULA: Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits.
- PRIMER FOR LONG-LASTING MAKEUP: This primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application.
- MATTE FINISH: This face primer leaves your skin with a matte finish.
- CREATES GLOWING, SMOOTH SKIN: Use this under foundation to create the ideal makeup base for glowing, smooth skin.
CA$9.97
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COVERGIRL

COVERGIRL - Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Primer - Packaging May Vary, Primer - 100, 30 ml (Pack of 1)

COVERGIRL

CA$19.49

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- Working under foundation to provide continuous hydration and moisturization, CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer is the only primer, formulated with the power of Olay Serum, to help firm the look of skin.
- The lightweight, creamy formula goes on clear and is easy to apply with fingers across your whole face. It preps skin to help create a smooth canvas on which foundation can be applied.
- The formula contains ingredients from the amino-peptide complex that is used in the Olay Regenerist line, along with glucosamine, a key ingredient in the Olay Definity line.
- Certified by Cruelty Free International
CA$19.49
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L'OREAL PARIS

L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab 24H Pore Minimizer Foundation Primer - Pore Filler Primer with 1% AHA, LHA and BHA Complex - Blurs Pores and Resurfaces Skin, 30 mL

L'OREAL PARIS

CA$17.99

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- Our #1 skin transforming primer, powered by derm actives
- Made with a rosy texture formula to minimize pores
- Instantly reduces shine for 24H
- Formulated with 1% AHA + LHA + BHA Complex to help resurface skin over time
- Extends makeup wear. Perfect to pair with Infallible 24H Freshwear Foundation
CA$17.99

5 Best Foundation Primers of 2025

Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer - Oil-Free Face Primer and Pore Minimizer for Smooth Makeup Application - Refines Skin Texture, Controls Shine & Diffuses Light (0.8 Fl Oz)

Watier Base Miracle Skin Perfecting Primer, Normal to Dry Skin, Face Makeup Primer, Pore Minimizer, Long-Lasting, Paraben-Free, Oil-Free, Anti-Pollution Protection, 30 mL

e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer. Makeup Primer For A Flawless, Smooth Canvas, Gives Makeup Lasting Power, Infused With Tea Tree

COVERGIRL - Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Primer - Packaging May Vary, Primer - 100, 30 ml (Pack of 1)

L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab 24H Pore Minimizer Foundation Primer - Pore Filler Primer with 1% AHA, LHA and BHA Complex - Blurs Pores and Resurfaces Skin, 30 mL

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