The Best Pore-Minimizing Primers To Try

First and foremost, ~texture~ is normal! There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you have noticeable pores, fine lines, dark spots, etc. Likewise, you do you if you want to reduce the appearance of your pores and cover up your blemishes to achieve a flawless base!

If you’re the latter, a primer is just what you need in your makeup kit. A primer is usually applied after skincare and before your foundation. It preps your skin and blurs large pores, leaving your skin moisturized and smoother for better makeup application. And with the right one, a primer also helps your makeup last throughout the day!

Ready for your close-up? Get that blurring effect, stat, and take your pick from our list of pore-minimizing primers below:

The Best Pore-Minimizing Primers To Try

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

Starting off the list with a crowd favorite, Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer is definitely a professional in its job of making your pores "disappear." It’s gentle on the skin and non-comedogenic, which is great if you have sensitive skin. And because the formula is 73% water, this must-have is lightweight and breathable—you can’t feel it on your skin after application!

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Benefit CosmeticsThe POREfessional Face Primer, P880/7.5ml, Sephora
E.L.F Poreless Putty Primer

Another holy grail, E.L.F Poreless Putty Primer comes in cream form so it glides onto the skin easily. Aside from effectively minimizing large pores and helping makeup last longer, this primer is formulated with squalane to help protect skin from moisture loss. A little also goes a long way when you use this—just tap a small amount of that smooth, velvety cream on your skin, swipe on your large pores, and you’re good to go!

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E.L.F Poreless Putty Primer, P950/20g, Beauty MNL
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

Now, here comes a drugstore favorite! If you’re a beginner in the primer world and do not want to spend much on your first one, this one’s your safest bet. It effectively fades pores, gives that baby smooth skin, and leaves a matte finish. The best part? It’s affordable!

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Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser, P329/22ml, Watsons
L.A. Girl Pro Prep

Another inexpensive and effective drugstore primer is L.A. Girl Pro Prep—and this one does a good job considering its price. The silky silicone formula fills in large pores for that smooth appearance. It also has nourishing vitamin E to make sure your skin is well taken care of even with frequent makeup application.

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L.A. Girl Pro Prep, P369/15ml, Beauty MNL
O.TWO.O Zero Pore Excellent Protection Face Primer

With niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, we’re not surprised to see O.TWO.O Zero Pore Excellent Protection Face Primer on almost every beauty Tiktoker's GRWM videos! This influencer-recommended primer does not just minimize pores and leave a smooth canvas, it also protects and moisturizes the skin, thanks to its ingredients. Makeup also lasts for hours after application!

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O.TWO.O Zero Pore Excellent Protection Face Primer, P280/20ml, Shopee
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer

If you’re willing to splurge, we highly suggest getting the luxurious Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer. From the packaging to the consistency, you’ll get maximum bang for your buck for sure! Think of this as your favorite Instagram filter—it fills your problem pores, blurs blemishes, and preps your skin for other products! And true to its name, it gives you that airbrushed finish while extending makeup wear. This also absorbs oil so this is great for oily, combination skin!

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Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer, P3,520/30ml, Sephora
Ellana Skin Smoothing Blur Primer With Allantoin

Ellana Skin Smoothing Blur Primer’s long-lasting, velvet-smooth formula leaves a flawless base for makeup application. What makes it stand out from the primers crowd is that this is enriched with allantoin, a powerful ingredient that soothes and protects the skin, as well as minimizes the appearance of pimple scars with continued use! Don’t let the nifty packaging fool you—a small amount can cover your whole face!

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Ellana Skin Smoothing Blur Primer With Allantoin, P799, Lazada
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer is dubbed as the OG blurring primer for a reason. This classic applies like silk on your face, tightens large pores, hides minor imperfections such as scars and blemishes, and even elevates the look of your makeup. Its mattifying formula even controls excess oil for up to eight hours!

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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, P2,450, Zalora