Primers are summer’s secret weapon. Not only do they mattify sweaty skin, even your skin tone and “blur” wrinkles, but they keep your make-up from sliding off on to your computer keyboard by teatime. The best ones moisturise and give a gentle glow or tint too, so you can wear them without foundation on the rare relaxed days, when you care a little less.
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La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+ Unifiant £12.35, feelunique.com
Topshop Airbrush Primer £12, topshop.com
bareMinerals Mattifying Prep Gel £22, bareminerals.co.uk
Smashbox Photo Finish £26, smashbox.co.uk
Tom Ford Bronzing Primer £54, johnlewis.com
This Works In Transit Camera Close-up £30, spacenk.com
Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer £36, liberty.co.uk
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer £29, houseoffraser.co.uk
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