The much anticipated launch of Victoria Beckham’s make up line with Estée Lauder has been dominated by rave reviews of her brand-new Morning Aura, a primer and moisturiser editors are saying really does work wonders. Primers are often overlooked, but when you use a good one, with their smoothing, evening and plumping properties, you’ll certainly appreciate the results. Here’s our edit of those consistently on international beauty editors’ wish lists.
Smashbox
US$36.00
Coming to you courtesy of the cult LA beauty brand Smashbox, this primer has attained almost legendary status thanks to its soft focus finish. It’s often described as Photoshop in a bottle, and it does what it says on the tin – think an Instagram filter for your actual face.
Smashbox
US$36.00
Coming to you courtesy of the cult LA beauty brand Smashbox, this primer has attained almost legendary status thanks to its soft focus finish. It’s often described as Photoshop in a bottle, and it does what it says on the tin – think an Instagram filter for your actual face.
Victoria Beckham
£68.00
Part moisturiser, part illuminator, Beckham’s multi-tasking primer can be used both under and over make up to give a glowing, fresh faced look. Great for highlighting cheekbones as well as smoothing skin, it claims to have plumping effects, too, and is the most talked-about item in her new make up range.
Victoria Beckham
£68.00
Part moisturiser, part illuminator, Beckham’s multi-tasking primer can be used both under and over make up to give a glowing, fresh faced look. Great for highlighting cheekbones as well as smoothing skin, it claims to have plumping effects, too, and is the most talked-about item in her new make up range.
Benefit
HK$305.00
This primer sets its sights on one thing – your pores – and targets them to great effect. Designed to smooth and blur out the smallest imperfections, it has consistently been a bestseller since it was first launched in 2011, and for good reason.
Benefit
HK$305.00
This primer sets its sights on one thing – your pores – and targets them to great effect. Designed to smooth and blur out the smallest imperfections, it has consistently been a bestseller since it was first launched in 2011, and for good reason.
Hourglass
HK$465.00
Hourglass’ primer is known for combatting some of the skin’s toughest imperfections, helping disguise fine lines, redness and even rosacea. Mattifying and smoothing, it helps your foundation stay in place and also contains an SPF, making it a great everyday product.
Hourglass
HK$465.00
Hourglass’ primer is known for combatting some of the skin’s toughest imperfections, helping disguise fine lines, redness and even rosacea. Mattifying and smoothing, it helps your foundation stay in place and also contains an SPF, making it a great everyday product.
Charlotte Tilbury
HK$325.00
This radiance-boosting primer from make up supremo Charlotte Tilbury can be used either under or over your foundation and is all about giving good glow. Excellent for dull, tired skin and an instant pick me up.
Charlotte Tilbury
HK$325.00
This radiance-boosting primer from make up supremo Charlotte Tilbury can be used either under or over your foundation and is all about giving good glow. Excellent for dull, tired skin and an instant pick me up.
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