Makeup products with SPF are a must when going out in the sun. So, introducing a face primer with SPF to your beauty routine is a great way to protect your skin while instantly perfecting your complexion; but not all primers with SPF are created equal. Since the skin on your face is especially delicate, the products you use should contain at least SPF 30.
If you’re using a separate sunscreen and primer, you will want to put on your sunscreen first for the best protection. It is recommended by dermatologists that if you plan on being outside, you should also reapply sunscreen every two hours, even if you have a layer on under your makeup. Also reapply sunscreen after using a primer with SPF particularly with chemical sunscreens. Here are some excellent primers with SPF to get a seamless base while providing sun protection:
Lancôme UV Expert Defense SPF 50+ Primer & Moisturizer
Size: 1 oz – $48
Part facial sunscreen, part moisturizer, and part makeup primer, this non-greasy, breathable formula absorbs quickly without leaving a white residue behind. It combines SPF 50, vitamin E, moringa extract, and edelweiss to deliver a hydrated, healthy-looking glow while helping prevent sunburn and decreasing the risk of sun-related aging.
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Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
3 sizes: 0.68, 1.7 & 2.5 oz – $22 – $48
A hydrating, makeup-gripping primer with SPF 40 and blue-light protection that has a pearlescent finish to leave skin luminous with a instant glow. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide & vitamin B5. Plus, it helps filter blue light from tech!
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Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer SPF 50
Size: 1 oz – $55
An invisible, weightless, scentless primer, with broad-spectrum SPF 50 and hyaluronic acid, that primes, supports, and hydrates skin. This primer is enriched with Collalift® 18, an extract of African mahogany tree bark that wraps the skin and improves the appearance of pores and fine lines. It also has Vitamins C and E as well as hyaluronic acid.
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Beekman 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35
Size: 1 oz – $30
This goat milk sunscreen combine a weightless formula with SPF 35. Formulated with natural mineral zinc oxide, this 3-in-1 mineral sunscreen, moisturizer, and makeup primer acts like a physical shield against harmful UV rays and blue light while leaving skin brighter and more hydrated. It’s also pregnancy safe, completely oxybenzone-free, and won’t damage coral reefs or irritate sensitive skin.
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Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15
3 sizes: 0.31, 1 & 2 oz – $24 – $75
This oil free primer not only creates a smooth, even canvas for makeup, but also conceals redness, minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and provides broad spectrum SPF 15 protection, all in a supremely airy, silky, cloud-like texture.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Aging Primer with SPF 50 Sunscreen
Size: 1.35 oz – $40.99
This face primer with SPF instantly blurs visible signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, and pores, for an even complexion and younger-looking skin. The primer is formulated with Cell-Ox Shield technology: broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants.
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Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Prime Blur + Defend Primer
Size: 1 oz – $11.99
This drugstore face primer with SPF 30 works to blur skin imperfections and smooths fine lines without a greasy feel.
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