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Not all primers have been created equal; some help blur the pores, and some help us control shine, while others just help us with giving us an illuminating look.
Here's some of our favourites that make us skip the highlighter.

Swiss Beauty Real Make-Up Base Highlighting Primer, Brighten Skin, Modify Pore - 01 Natural Tint, Rs 429
We love it when our primers just make us glow. This Swiss beauty, Real Makeup, is the ultimate solution to achieve a coveted glow from within. It is formulated with a water-based texture that deeply hydrates and moisturizes the skin while extending the wear time of your makeup by locking in skincare. A multipurpose primer that instantly boosts skin radiance, giving you a soft, dewy, and pearlescent glow.

MARS Illuminati Base Primer + Strobe Cream + Highlighter - 02 Pink Beam, Rs 329
We all love the song 'Shine Bright Like a Diamond' by Rihanna, right? But guess what? This is the MARS Illuminati's main motto. This primer can be used as a liquid highlighter as well; it gives a glowy and shimmery effect to the skin. Ideal for all skin types, this primer is perfect for those who want a soft and subtle glow.

Faces Canada Strobe Cream, Rose Gold - Primer + Highlighter + Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid, Rs 599
This Faces Canada is a 3-in-1 primer that can be used as a highlighter and a moisturizer as well. Infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter, which helps in hydrating and nourishing your skin. Apply it once and get that radiant glow for a very long time; no need for constant touch-ups.

Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer with Vitamin A & E - Travel Size Rs 1850
A must-include in your bag, a very travel-friendly product. It is one of the best primers that acts as a great base for your foundation. The moment you start using this primer, you will surely be in love with it. Not only does it blur pores, but it also smooths skin and is made with skin-loving ingredients and is packed with vitamins A and E that act as a great skin barrier.

Inglot Moonlight Illuminating Face Primer - New Moon 22, Rs 4,200
A splurge that is worth it, prepare your skin for makeup and enhance your glow with Moonlight Illuminating Face Primer. It works well with other products and blends seamlessly with your skin, giving a natural and dewy glow. You will surely make a lot of heads turn for your flawless skin once you start using this.

Milani Bright Side Illuminating Face Primer, Rs 2300
You will surely love this bright side. This Brightside primer is infused with vitamin C, provitamin B5, squalane, and jojoba oil that seamlessly blur imperfections for a smooth canvas. This primer leaves skin ultra-hydrated and gives a radiant finish, making it suitable for all skin types.

Nykaa Cosmetics Superlight Blur Peptide Primer, Rs 799
The Nykaa Cosmetics Superlight Blur Primer focuses a lot on 'waking up this glow.' A very superlight primer that blends with your skin seamlessly, infused with peptides and hyaluronic acid, that blurs fine lines and gives an instant airbrushed finish. A primer that is too hard to finish.

