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Cheap primers
Cheap makeup primers that can change the way you look. FACE atelier

Modern primers aren't the single-purpose cosmetic items they once were. Nowadays, primers are formulated to have several effects. Modern primers can now moisturize, protect against harmful UV rays and they can also nourish your skin. They also don't have to break the bank. But which one should you get? Glad you asked.

Take the time to pamper yourself and have a look at these fantastic makeup primers at reasonable prices.

1. Latorice Makeup Primer, One Step Concealers, Color Corrector, Skin Tone Correcting and Brightening Primer
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Latorice's Makeup Primer, One Step Concealers, Color Corrector, Skin Tone Correcting and Brightening Primer comes with triple-action rolled into one convenient package. This makeup primer replaces three bottles so you have more space in your bag. This provides a much simpler way to achieve that perfect look. Apply this primer before your makeup to moisturize your skin against the harmful chemicals that may be found in your everyday makeup.

2. LORAC POREfection Mattifying Face Primer
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LORAC's POREfection Mattifying Face Primer is infused with salicylic acid and antioxidants including vitamins A, C and E. This formula provides long-lasting makeup adhesion while also helping skin appear healthy, youthful and radiant. The result is a poreless-looking, matte finish, perfect for any type of makeup style you're going for.

3. Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pro Balm Face Primer
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Benefit Cosmetic's POREfessional Pro Balm Face Primer can quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin. This silky, lightweight primer under your makeup so it lays on more evenly. Using this primer will also make your makeup last the whole day. It also compliments all skin tones and all makeup palettes.

4. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Studio Perfect Primer
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The NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Studio Perfect Primer is an affordable, clear primer. Prep your complexion for perfection using this Clear Studio Primer. Its silky formula creates a smooth matte surface for foundation & prolongs the wear of your makeup. It's also available in color-correcting Lavender & Green. It's also PETA certified to be cruelty-free: no animals used or harmed in the making of this primer.

5. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Glitter Primer
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The NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Glitter Primer Face Makeup improves coverage for types of makeup such as blushes, bronzers, foundations & contouring concealers to palettes powders & setting sprays. The glitter formulation is particularly favorable towards flashy and bold makeup styles. Complete your glittery, extravagant look with this amazing and affordable primer.

6. PHOERA Makeup Primer
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PHOERA's Makeup Primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application. Great for smoothing, illuminating and minimizing pores prior to cosmetics with its hydrating and nourishing ingredients. This formula is infused with grape and vitamins A, C and E to help boost your complexion and hydrate your skin for a fresh, dewy look at an affordable price.

7. Monica Anne Beauty Dual-Action Face Primer (Vitamin C+ Hyaluronic Acid)
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Monica Anne Beauty Dual-Action Face Primer (Vitamin C+ Hyaluronic Acid) hydrates your skin while keeping your makeup on all day long. Say bye-bye to pores, fine lines and wrinkles and enjoy a smooth finish with this primer. The translucent, matte coverage that can be worn on its own or under makeup to blur the skin of pores, redness and wrinkles.

8. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Makeup Primer
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Covergirl & Olay's Simply Ageless Makeup Primer helps maximize the coverage and duration of both liquid and powder foundations. It fights signs of aging by nourishing and revitalizing your skin with its nourishing formula. The bottle also comes with a single-action pump dispenser for easy use. All these products are certified cruelty-free.

9. Dermablend Insta-Grip Jelly Primer Face Makeup
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Dermablend's Insta-Grip Jelly Primer Face Makeup will change the way you look at primers. Sticky never felt so good with this primer's fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and allergy-tested formula. This 3 in 1 primer is so easy to use: first, twist the cap and dispense 1 to 2 pumps onto your finger. Second, spread the primer evenly around your entire face, making sure to get all the contours of your face. It's that easy!

10. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer for Oily Skin
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Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Face Primer for Oily Skin is the perfect makeup primer for oily skin. Get instant, mattifying results with a primer that brightens and balances your skin tone. Prevent your makeup from clumping because of your oily skin with the immediate oil-locking effects of this primer. This product locks down your foundation and prevents oiliness so the only thing that will be shining are your highlights.

11. TOUCH IN SOL No Pore Blem Primer
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With TOUCH IN SOL's No Pore Blem Primer having big pores and uneven skin texture is no problem! This pore perfecting primer leaves skin flawless and glowing – ready for a no-makeup day. The lightweight formula offers seamless coverage for pores, wrinkles and uneven complexion. For best results, apply this primer after a layer of moisturizer has been applied and dried.

12. e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer
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The e.l.f. Brightening Lavender Face Primer provides professional-grade beauty at get-real prices. It's ideal for neutralizing uneven skin tones and to brightens dull or yellow skin tones. It's infused with lavender to help neutralize redness from rosacea, blemishes and dry skin. All e.l.f. products are 100% free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol, ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban and hydroquinone.

13. SACE LADY Face Makeup Primer, Big Pores Minimizer for Perfect Cover
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SACE LADY's FaceMakeup Primer, Big Pores Minimizer for Perfect Cover transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas. The silky gel emulsion is rich in natural ingredients to improve foundation and powder application, great for smoothing, illuminating and minimizing pores prior to makeup application. The formulation is enhanced with gold foil to leave your face smooth and silky.

14. Hyaluronic Makeup Primer by Ellipsis Labs
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The Hyaluronic Makeup Primer by Ellipsis Labs is supercharged with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Their new formulation plumps up your skin, preparing it for foundation and concealer applications. This creates the perfect surface for your makeup because of its matte finish. It's water-based so it's also perfect for oily skin because it won't absorb the oil from the skin but locks it down.

15. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Honey Dew Me Up Primer Face Makeup
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NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Honey Dew Me Up Primer Face Makeup is more than just a face primer, this liquid primer treats skin concerns like redness, hydration & aging. The skin-soothing formula has lavender & rose, anti-aging collagen, hyaluronic acid for hydration, & honey for its natural antiseptic properties. This primer works in perfect tandem with all their other cosmetic products.