Bains P, Kaur S. Silicone in Dermatology: An Update. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2023;16(1):14-20. doi:10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_204_22 Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY. Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022;21(11):6056-6060. doi:10.1111/jocd.15099 Although each formulation of blurring primer will differ, the basic gist of the product is to help “fill in” any kind of unevenness—this includes both pores and fine lines—thus helping to create a smoother look. Curnow A, Owen SJ. An Evaluation of Root Phytochemicals Derived from Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) and Astragalus membranaceus as Potential Natural Components of UV Protecting Dermatological Formulations. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016;2016:7053897. doi:10.1155/2016/7053897

Bamford E, et al. Mesoporous magnesium carbonate for use in powder cosmetics. International journal of cosmetic science vol. 43,1 (2021): 57-67. doi:10.1111/ics.12670Schagen S. Topical peptide treatments with effective anti-aging results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi: 10.3390/cosmetics4020016 Frattaruolo L, Carullo G, Brindisi M, Mazzotta S, Bellissimo L, Rago V, Curcio R, Dolce V, Aiello F, Cappello AR. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Flavanones from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (licorice) Leaf Phytocomplexes: Identification of Licoflavanone as a Modulator of NF-kB/MAPK Pathway. Antioxidants. 2019; 8(6):186. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8060186

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Woodruff, A, et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of a 2% salicylic acid cleanser for improvement of acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Published 2013 April 1. This is the most expensive primer I’ve ever bought, it is also hands down no contest the best primer I’ve ever bought.

Consider Your Individual Needs: Like any skincare product, choose your blurring primer based on your unique skin concerns. For example, if you’re oily and acne-prone, opt for a lightweight, water-based primer with non-comedogenic and blemish-fighting ingredients like Pixi Flawless & Poreless Primer. Conversely, if you’re dry or combination skinned, adding a blurring primer with hydrating and moisturizing benefits to your routine—like Charlotte Tilbury WONDERGLOW Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash—can help up those essential moisture levels while imparting its pore-minimizing magic. A few pumps rubbed onto my face after letting my moisturiser sit a few minutes and no word of a like it’s like massaging your face with the softest velvet you can imagine. My makeup grips to it perfectly and goes on so smoothly, I swear I look a good few years younger with this under my concealer and foundation, I skipped it one day in a rush and I could tell I didn’t look as smooth and done. I forgot to finish with setting spray another day and this held my makeup so well on its own I’m just going to use my setting spray for nights out or if I’m going from work straight to a restaurant or pub or something.Piazza S, Martinelli G, Vrhovsek U, et al. Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Acne Effects of Hamamelis virginiana Bark in Human Keratinocytes. Antioxidants (Basel). 2022;11(6):1119. Published 2022 Jun 5. doi:10.3390/antiox11061119 Suh S, Pham C, Smith J, Mesinkovska NA. The banned sunscreen ingredients and their impact on human health: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(9):1033-1042. doi:10.1111/ijd.14824