Face Primers

What is a makeup primer?

Flawless makeup calls for face primers - it's a non-negotiable! There are two solid reasons why a makeup primer is essential: it creates a silky-smooth canvas for your makeup and plays an important role in keeping it in place throughout the day.

How to apply face primer

You'll want to apply a face primer after the final step of your skincare routine, and before applying makeup. Start with a pea-sized amount of makeup primer onto the back of your hand. Apply dots onto areas of your face, then gently blending it out in circular motions. You can also use a makeup sponge or a brush to apply primer.

Different types of face primers

At NYX Cosmetics, we believe that all skin is unique. Our wide range of makeup primers has something for everyone to help you prep skin effectively, so the rest of your makeup can work its magic!

Hydrating Primer

For those with dry skin, a hydrating primer will be your best friend. The Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer is a water-based gel primer that helps hydrate and soften pores' appearance, creating an even and smooth base for your makeup. Here's our other favourite hydrating primer that gives a you healthy glow - the Plump Right Back Primer + Serum. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, magnesium and potassium, this NYX primer will keep your makeup looking fresh and plumped all day long.

Brightening Makeup Primer

Natural looking radiance calls for the Bright Maker Primer. This primer makeup offers instant brightening and hydrating effects on the skin while keeping makeup looking fresh for up to 17 hours. It's your shortcut to a brighter day!

Mattifying Primer Makeup

Looking for primers for oily skin? We've got you! Cue the Shine Killer Mattifying Primer. This oil-free face primer is infused with vitamin E and minerals to minimise the oily skin look, helping your skin stay shine-free all day long.

Poreless & Smooth Primer

Say goodbye to large pores with our Pore Filler Primer. Infused with vitamin E, this lightweight, blurring NYX primer helps minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines. You can also try the Marshmellow Soothing Primer for a 10-in-1 multitasking face primer. Formulated with marshmallow root extract, this transparent primer works wonders in smoothing fine lines and uneven tone, extending makeup up to 16 hours and adding a soft-focus finish to your makeup. Another option is the Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer. This silky primer makeup creates a smooth and shine-free base to enhance makeup application.

Glitter & Pigment Primer

Have you met our Glitter Primer? Its light and creamy texture helps minimise glitter fallout, so you keep your sparkle all day long. If you'd like to add a pop of colour to your shimmering look, try the Pigment Primer from NYX Cosmetics. This creamy and blendable primer is formulated to keep your pigment from creasing and fading. It also helps intensify the colour and achieve your pigment's peak potential!

Need help choosing the right face primer? Find out how to pick the right makeup primer for you.

Now that your skin is smooth and prepped, head to our foundation and concealer pages to complete your makeup look.