A Makeup Artist Just Told Me These Are the Best Primers for Mature Skin, and I Can See Why

When you’re looking for the best primers for mature skin, it isn’t always easy to find out which ones will work best for you. Like finding the best foundation for mature skin or the best mascara for older lashes, there’s a lot to consider in the formula. You see, even the best primers can sometimes fall short on mature skin. To get the lowdown on what really works, I turned to Jane Richardson, makeup artist, global artistry director for Nars and co-founder of SET-UP Palette. From texture tips to ingredient picks and common mistakes, here’s what you should know about choosing the best primer for mature skin.

How to Choose a Primer

“I would always look for a primer that has a lightweight texture, and contains ingredients that boost hydration, smooth, blur and illuminate the skin,” says Richardson. “The reason being that when it comes to mature skin, it is often on the dry side due to reduced oil production, and skin is generally looking less radiant,” she says.

However, there are a lot of different primers out there, so where should we start? “I would recommend always starting with your main skin concern and looking for benefits that focus on that,” she says. Generally speaking, primers fall into one of the below categories.