6 Smoothing Primers to Even Out Your Skin Tone and Texture

November 02, 2023

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

The L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer, the Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte+ Poreless Primer and the YSL Beauty Nu Blotting Lotion collaged on a pink and blue graphic background

Smoothing primers are a must-try if you’re looking to minimize the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture. These silky formulas work to soften the skin, blur fine lines and minimize acne scars, pimples or dry skin. If you deal with combination, acne-prone or sensitive skin, a smoothing primer can really change the way your makeup looks and wears. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best smoothing primers to help even out your complexion and prep your skin for flawless makeup application.

6 Editor-Approved Smoothing Primers

NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Targeted Stick

Visible pores are no match for this pore filler stick from NYX Professional Makeup. The stick format makes this primer perfect for mess-free, on-the-go application, so you can touch up your makeup throughout the day. It has the prettiest soft-focus blurred finish.

L’Oréal Paris Prime Lab Up to 24H Pore Minimizer

Not only does this silky smooth primer instantly reduce the appearance of pores, but it extends makeup wear for up to 24 hours. Formulated with an exfoliating AHA + LHA + BHA complex, this primer also has skincare benefits, helping to improve skin texture over time.