Hi, Your Oily Skin Needs One of These Makeup Primers ASAP

I'm all about minimalist makeup routines these days. A little tinted moisturizer, a hint of bronzer or highlighter, maybe a swipe or two of mascara...nothing too complicated or time consuming. But if you have oily skin, there's an extra makeup product that I definitely recommend adding to your daily lineup and that's a primer. The right formula is truly the difference between a great makeup day and a not-so-great one, seriously.

A good primer for oily skin will contain a combo of blurring, oil-absorbing, and clarifying ingredients to create a smooth base for your face makeup or foundation (and prevent it from sliding around all over your face). But even if you're not wearing makeup, it'll still keep your skin matte and shine-free for hours, and help keep your pores clear of excess oil and build-up. Pretty great, right? Ahead, I've rounded up the 13 best primers for oily skin to get you started.

Our top picks for best primers for oily skin of 2022:

Keep reading for the full list of best primers for oily skin and the most important tips to keep in mind when shopping a new primer for your makeup collection.