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9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

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Tatiana Dias
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Makeup
9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT
Tira Loves
Makeup

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

By
Tatiana Dias
By
Tatiana Dias
Tira Loves
Makeup
3
Min read
Bring the glow, minus the glitter
9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

If you're after that glow that looks and feels effortless, you're in the right place. While good skincare lays the foundation for an even, radiant base, an illuminating primer can take it one step further—creating a smooth, light-reflecting canvas that helps your makeup glide on seamlessly.  

These glow-boosting formulas do more than just hold your foundation in place. They hydrate, blur and add a soft luminosity that instantly lifts tired or lacklustre skin—whether worn under makeup or on their own. And with dewy skin still dominating everything from runways to GRWMs, they’ve become a go-to for those who want to revive their complexion without piling on the products.

Whether you're aiming for that glass-skin glow or just want to look a little more awake, these illuminating primers offer a radiant starting point—one that feels as good as it looks.

M.A.C Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer (30ml)
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Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer (30ml)
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RENEE Face Gloss With Hyaluronic Acid Face Primer - Rose Gold (10ml)
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RENEE
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - Beige (15ml)
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Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer - Skin Tone (30 ml)
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Giorgio Armani
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Colorbar Flawless Finish Primer - 001 Clear (30ml)
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Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer - Clear (15ml)
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Gush Beauty Glow Getter Illuminating Moisturiser - Cloud Pink (30g)
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By Terry Brightening CC Serum - Nude Glow (30 ml)
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Here are 9 of our favourites that bring the glow, minus the glitter.

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M.A.C
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M.A.C Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer (30ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

This is your shortcut to fresh, dewy skin. With a water-gel texture that feels like a drink of water for your face, it hydrates and smooths in one go. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and skin-loving oils, it doubles as a moisturiser too. Bonus: it's safe for your eyelids, so your smoky eye won't budge.

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1070597
Smashbox
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Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer (30ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

If you love the OG, this glow-up version brings the same smoothing magic—with an extra dose of radiance. Vitamin C and passion fruit give your skin that lit-from-within look while helping shield it from pollution and blue light. Think silky base + subtle glow = win.

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1081020
RENEE
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RENEE Face Gloss With Hyaluronic Acid Face Primer - Rose Gold (10ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

This isn’t your typical primer. RENEE’s Face Gloss is a lightweight liquid that leaves behind a soft rose gold sheen—like you’ve actually slept 8 hours. Hyaluronic acid keeps your skin plump and dewy, while witch hazel tones down pores. Wears well under makeup and even better on a no-makeup day.

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Bobbi Brown
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - Beige (15ml)

When it comes to the perfect makeup look, Meghan Trainor knows what she’s crooning about—it is, indeed, all about that base. And Luthra agrees. She likes to reach for Bobbi Brown’s oil-free formula in her makeup kit as the first step for putting together a masterpiece. “It’s not just a moisturiser, but also acts as a primer with ingredients like vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. It's tried and tested on every skin type, providing lasting hydration while allowing makeup to sit seamlessly on top. With regular use, it will improve your skin’s texture and appearance over time,” she shares.
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9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

A moisturiser-primer hybrid that lives up to the hype. Rich but never greasy, it melts into the skin with shea butter and vitamins B, C and E. Whether you’re layering it under foundation or wearing it solo, it gives your skin that smooth, healthy finish that just works.

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Giorgio Armani
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Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer - Skin Tone (30 ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

If your skin needs a little boost before makeup, this primer is it. Lightweight, silky and radiance-boosting, it blurs, hydrates and preps your face in one step. Expect a smoother base and a lit-from-within glow that doesn’t quit.

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Colorbar
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Colorbar Flawless Finish Primer - 001 Clear (30ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

Affordable and effective, this gel primer smooths on like silk. It blurs pores, softens fine lines and helps your makeup stay put without drying you out. A solid pick if you want that soft-focus finish without breaking the bank.

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CLINIQUE
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Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer - Clear (15ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

Think golden-hour glow, bottled. This lightweight primer brightens and evens skin tone with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. It absorbs fast, plays well under makeup, and is made without fragrance, oil, or silicones—perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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Gush Beauty
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Gush Beauty Glow Getter Illuminating Moisturiser - Cloud Pink (30g)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

A multitasker that does it all—moisturises, primes, protects and highlights. Infused with berries, amethyst extract, and hyaluronic acid, it gives your skin a soft glow while keeping it hydrated. Wear it alone, under foundation, or tapped on high points for that sun-kissed sheen.

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By Terry
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By Terry Brightening CC Serum - Nude Glow (30 ml)

9 illuminating primers you need in your vanity, STAT

This one's for glow chasers. A serum-primer hybrid that brightens and blurs thanks to optical glow pigments and color correctors. Sunflower oil and rose stem cells keep skin hydrated and protected, while the featherlight texture melts in like skincare.

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M.A.C Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer (30ml)
M.A.C
1082139
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Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer (30ml)
Smashbox
1070597
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RENEE Face Gloss With Hyaluronic Acid Face Primer - Rose Gold (10ml)
RENEE
1081020
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - Beige (15ml)
Bobbi Brown
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Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer - Skin Tone (30 ml)
Giorgio Armani
1151357
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Colorbar Flawless Finish Primer - 001 Clear (30ml)
Colorbar
1125395
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Clinique Even Better Light Reflecting Primer - Clear (15ml)
CLINIQUE
1115317
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Gush Beauty Glow Getter Illuminating Moisturiser - Cloud Pink (30g)
Gush Beauty
1114364
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By Terry Brightening CC Serum - Nude Glow (30 ml)
By Terry
1149737
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