10 Best Primers for Dry Skin 2024 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

Providing immediate and long-lasting hydration, this primer by bareMinerals allows makeup to easily glide on and stay on. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the hint of coconut oil creates a gorgeous radiating glow. 

On top of all this, this natural, cruelty-free primer is rich in skin-plumping ingredients, soft hydrators, and soothing alkanes, and it even contains a dash of opalescent luminosity derived from blended minerals. 

Not only does this primer act as a base for your makeup, but also as a setting spray too, as it can lock down the molecules and hold them to your skin. Also, it works as a great refresher to keep in your handbag for cooling spritzes or boosts of hydration throughout the day. 

This primer can also reduce the appearance of pores to make your foundation look flawless – without the need for an Instagram filter. It also contains a micro-encapsulated tint, which offers a natural dewy glow to duller dry skin types. 

You can wear it with makeup or without for an au naturel look, but either way, you're sure to love the intense hydration of this super-affordable product. Customers frequently comment on the effectiveness of the added moisturisers, and how they could certainly see a great difference after use. 

Plus, it has an SPF of 10 for added protection on top of your regular daily sunscreen. It's an oil-free serum with a lightweight texture so you won't be left with any residue or clogged pores, yet you'll still feel adequately moisturised.

Added green tea leaf extract provides an energising boost that cools down the surface of the skin, while creating a velvety-smooth finish. Many reviews from customers also claim that their skin started to soften after consistent use.

This primer contains silicone which can sometimes clog your pores. Although, if you have dry skin it should just slide right over the top. The texture is non-greasy and it feels light to touch, working great as a base for your makeup or just as a highly-effective hydration boost. 

It may only be 14 ml in size but it is still quite affordable, making it quite the bargain if you'd like to try out a new, effective primer without splashing too much cash. Although it can be a bit greasy on the skin, so use sparingly. 

Whilst this product is super-smoothing, we were disappointed to see that it is not a cruelty-free product, nor are the brand. If you prefer to support animal-friendly companies, take a look at some of the other primers on our list. 

This product will prep and prime your face for seamless makeup application. Although while it is rich in moisturising ingredients such as glycerin, it does contain alcohol which might not be the best solution for those with combination dry and sensitive skin.