8 Primers That Can Visibly Reduce the Appearance of Large Pores

What interferes with an otherwise flawless face of makeup more than large pores? If large pores are a problem for you, then consider switching up your daily skin-care routine to help tackle them. While you can’t get rid of your pores altogether, there are some products out there that can help visibly reduce them in appearance. Case in point? Primers. A good primer can significantly minimize the appearance of your pores, offering a smooth canvas for a flawless makeup application or for when you want to go bare face. Ahead, we rounded up eight of our favorite primers to help get the job done.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin but Better Oil-Free Makeup Primer 

The Your Skin but Better Primer works to extend your makeup wear while refining the look of pores. It also hydrates the skin and is good to use on all skin types, including sensitive. Wear it for a more refined and hydrated complexion. 

Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer

For a formula that lives up to its name, Poresaver is a mattifying primer that works to minimize the appearance of pores and offers a flawless-looking complexion. Although it does have a matte finish, it doesn’t dry out the skin and is comfortable to wear on its own or beneath your makeup. 

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Radiant Perfecting Primer With Cannabis Sativa Oil

If you’re looking for a blurring primer that makes your skin feel soft and supple, try the Bare With Me Radiant Perfecting Primer. This formula is made with cannabis sativa seed oil and centella asiatica extract to help even skin tone, hydrate and soothe.

Lancôme La Base Pro Pore Eraser

Large pores are often accompanied by an oily complexion, making it even more essential to pick the right primer. If you have large pores and skin that’s prone to getting greasy, try this instant, pore-minimizing primer, which is oil-free.

Maybelline New York Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser

Remember when you were just a kid and large pores were pretty much the last thing on your mind? Well, you can’t turn back time, but you can strive for a more youthful, practically poreless-looking appearance. Accurately named Baby Skin, this primer helps give the look of smooth, poreless skin.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Daily Anti-Aging Primer

Have you considered using your primer as a source of SPF? It may not be your first instinct, but it makes sense to include sun protection as the first step of your makeup routine. In addition to correcting the appearance of pores (along with fine lines and wrinkles), this daily primer offers broad-spectrum SPF 50.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer

Optimal for oily and combination skin, Pores No More is going to become one of your new daily go-tos. It combats dullness and rough texture, absorbs oil and minimizes the look of pores in a flash.

Urban Decay Optical Illusion Complexion Primer

We can all agree that making your pores “disappear” with primer is nothing short of magical. Thus, it’s only fitting for a primer to be named Optical Illusion because that’s exactly what this primer does. You may still have large pores after using it but not that anyone can see. This smoothing option  is formulated with rosehip and argan oils and is exactly what you need in your makeup bag.