I Thought This Beauty Product Was "Dated", But It Turns Out Its the Key to Glowing, Dewy Skin

If you occasionally have issues with flaky, peeling makeup, look no furtner. Every bit as hydrating as a moisturiser, this glow-boosting primer contains ingredients like glycerin and squalane to ensure that moisture is delivered to and locked into skin. It also contains micro pearls to reflect the light and give skin a true ‘glass skin’ finish.

If you want to avoid thick, silicone-based formulas, try this unique foam formula instead. It’s totally weightless so looks and feels completely invisible on the skin, but still helps to hold makeup in place for up to twelve hours. Turmeric and saffron extracts brighten skin while apricot extract and a blend of hydrating ingredients provide an intensive moisture boost throughout the day.

Designed to give skin a glass-like finish, this serum formula glides onto skin and instantly illuminates, allowing foundation to apply smoothly and without compromising on glow. Thanks to its liquid texture, it doesn’t feel thick or heavy, so you’ll hardly even know you’re wearing it.

This primer is really a skincare-makeup hybrid, combining the benefits of a hydrating moisturiser, a brightening serum, and a makeup-locking primer all in one. Niacinamide and beta-glucan hydrate and soothe skin, light-reflecting pigments provide an instant brightening effect, and the a slightly tacky texture means makeup is locked into place. There’s a reason why so many makeup artists will tell you this is a staple in their kit.

Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, and vitamin E, this gel-textured primer not only gives skin a dewy finish but actually hydrates in the process. It’s easy to apply—thanks to the roll-on applicator—and doesn’t feel remotely heavy or greasy on the skin. Perfect if you don’t like the feel of heavy creams or multiple layers on the skin.

Dull skin doesn’t stand a chance against this primer, which is specifically formulated to give skin a dewy finish and a lit-from-within glow—and provides long-lasting hydration in the process. Hyaluronic acid, rosehip oil, and light-diffusing particles combine to keep skin fresh and dewy all day.

Even through heat and humidity, this gel primer keeps makeup locked in place. But the best part? It does so without compromising on glow. Glycerin, lotus extract, and ultra-fine pearls deliver and instant (and long-lasting) dewy finish.

When you want a skin-first makeup look that makes your base the centre of attention, this dewy finish primer smooths over pores, blurring skin and delivering a high-shine effect that glows through even the highest coverage foundation.

E.l.f is known for its impressive range of primers and this skin-brightening one lives up to the hype, delivering both glow and shimmer. Like an Instagram filter in a bottle, it blurs over pores, redness, and scars while keeping makeup looking fresh from day to night.

Makeup multitaskers, this one is for you. Part-primer and part-highlighter, this gel formula draws upon the benefits of vitamin C, squalane, papaya seed oil, and rosehip oil to give skin a dewy finish. Plus, it’ll grip foundation in place for hours on end.

Prone to an oily T-zone? This formula is great for keeping greasiness at bay while still allowing the right amount of glow to shine through. It’s a perfect choice when you do want to wear a full-coverage makeup look or know that you need your makeup to last from morning to night.