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The Crucial Makeup Step That Can Solve All of Your Skin Woes

Don't love primer? You're using the wrong one. Find the best primers for every skin type

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The Problem: Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Crepe-Like Skin What to look for: Brands make it pretty simple to choose an anti-aging primer -- you'll typically see "ageless" or "anti-aging" on the label. In addition, look for ingredients like skin-tightening caffeine, antioxidant-rich grapeseed oil or anti-aging vitamins A, C or E, Quynh says. "These treat fine lines, wrinkles and age spots while adding hydration to the skin, making it ideal for applying makeup."

Try:

Hourglass No. 28 Serum Primer, $65: It's packed with 14 essential oils and 10 plant oils, as well as vitamins A, B5, C and E. Translation: It'll give you supple, smooth and nourished skin.

Clè de Peau Beautè Correcting Cream Veil, $76: This primer has the sweet scent of a summer cocktail, and a light, creamy formula that gives skin a semi-matte, luminous finish.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Daily Anti-Aging Primer with Sunscreen, $39.99: Not only does this colorless primer instantly reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, it contains mattifying powders to help keep skin shine-free all day long. Bonus: It's chock-full of antioxidants (like senna alata, a tropical leaf extract) and offers amazing SPF coverage.

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