While everyone's application style is different, Williamson says that less is more when priming your skin. "When it comes to any skin prep, I always suggest spot-treating areas based on your personal needs," she explains. "If you know that smile lines or oil in your T-zone is something you'd like to avoid, then applying a mattifying primer in those specific areas will go a long way versus applying it over areas that may not need this attention."

Seal you makeup with the PoreFilter Mattifying Mist containing oil-absorbing agents to help mattify the skin. Formulated with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, along with pore-reducing Niacinamide, making it the ultimate mist for oily and acne-prone skin.. As for tools, Aharon recommends using a brush. "Brushes are my favorite tool, especially if you're working with naturally oily skin," she notes. "You don't want the natural oils from your fingers on your face too. Apply your primer with a foundation brush sparingly; sometimes if you load it on, it can start to pill." How else can I minimize pores and oiliness? We interviewed several professional makeup artists to reveal their favorite primers for different skin types and needs. In addition to controlling oil and blurring pores, we looked for formulas that held on to your makeup all day without caking, pilling, or drying out your skin. Maybelline Face Studio Master Prime Primer took the top spot with its ability to blur lines and wrinkles and color correct at an affordable price. She also suggests using a pore-refining toner to help battle unwanted texture. Her favorite is The Body Shop's Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner, which exfoliates dead skin cells and soaks up excess oil. A weightless talc-free loose setting powder with hydrating technology that melts into skin while blurring the appearance of pores and sets makeup! Vitamin Babe Loose Setting Powder - Transparent 0: Universal shade for all skin tones, instantly adapts to your skin tone. Can be applied under eyes, applied over makeup for a long-lasting matte finish.Contrary to popular belief, matte primers aren't exclusive to oily skin. In fact, they can benefit any skin type if they're formulated with the right ingredients. "If you're on the normal to oily side, this will be your best friend," says Williamson. "I'd suggest staying away from mattifying primers if you're someone that has dry or flaky skin, but if texture or enlarged pores is a concern for you then totally get a mattifying-but-hydrating primer."

If you're worried about oiliness and shine, you want to focus more on just priming the skin and applying the moisturizer in areas that need it. I also recommend using mattifying lotions." (But psst, if your sunscreen is your moisturizer, apply that everywhere.)verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Smoothen the appearance of pores, whilst controlling oil and shine with our PoreFilter Pore Blurring Primer. Enriched with Niacinamide and Green Tea extract to help visibly minimise enlarged pores & improve an uneven skin tone.