For anyone who is currently coping with makeup melting away or the horrors of a blotchy, uneven complexion, a quality beauty primer can help to prepare the surface of your visage. Primers help refine your foundation and keep your skin looking flawless. Check out five makeup primers to give your skin a flawless glow, and create a gorgeous base for your makeup artistry this season.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer $39: This oil-free balm claims to help makeup stay smooth as well as quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine marks on the skin.  The product states that it can be used under makeup to create a smooth canvas for makeup application, or used to touch up problem areas on your face throughout the day.

Clinique Superprimer Face Primer $34:  This universal primer is especially regarded for its colour-correcting abilities, and claims to be suitable for a range of complexions. It claims to be effective at preparing the face for makeup application for the day.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer $43: This water based, vitamin rich primer claims to create an invisible layer to hold foundation successfully. With vitamins A, C and E added for extra protection, it states that it is ideal for all skin types.

Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer Pore Minimizing $50: Said to reduce pores and blur imperfections for up to eight hours, this primer claims to prime and absorb oil on the face for a flawless look. It is also said to be humidity-resistant, which is essential for summer weather.

Dior Diorskin Forever & Ever Wear Extreme Perfection & Hold Makeup Base $55: Not only is this primer said to hold the coverage of your foundation, but it is also a base to enhance foundation exposure on the skin. The primer states that it will encourage an overall unblemished and smooth complexion.

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