If you're thinking about wedding makeup, don't forget primer—even if this base layer isn't an item you use every day (or ever), it can make a huge difference on the biggest beauty day of your life. A short list of things primer can do to make your skin look closer to perfect:
1. Nix redness A primer with a slight green tint (scary as that might sound) is one of the best ways to zap strong pink tones, as well as obscure reddish blemishes and acne scars—much better than piling on tons of foundation. Our pick: Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer
2. "Shrink" large pores Primers can dramatically minimize the appearance of pores, often by smoothing them over with silicone. Our picks: Benefit the Porefessional and Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
3. Add gleam Got dull, often-dry skin? A lustrous primer is a key step in getting glowing for your wedding. Our picks: L'Oreal Paris Magic Lumi Primer and Clinique Superprimer (one version specifically targets dullness in darker skin tones)
4. Mattify If too much shine, plus grease, is more your issue, go for a primer that'll absorb oil and keep you reflection-free all night long. Our pick: Laura Mercier Secret Finish Mattifying
5. Erase lines Got creases on your forehead or around your eyes/mouth? Help disguise them by using a wrinkle-targeting primer first. Our pick: Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
There are lots of variations on each of these fantastic primer formulas, so browse around and find the perfect one for your wedding-day skin wish list!
Do you have a favorite primer, and/or know which one you'll wear on your wedding day? What skin issues does that particular formula address for you? Share below!