Primer to use without foundation

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I hate wearing foundation, I've never managed to find one that's the right colour and/or consistency.

However, I would like to look a bit more put together and, well, nicer.

I have tried BB and CC creams, but all seem to contain SPF, which doesn't agree with my skin if used on a daily basis. I've also looked at tinted moisturisers but same problem (at least the ones I've seen in Boots) so maybe a primer would work? I'd like to even my skin tone mainly, though blurring fine lines and wrinkles would also be good - though I don't want any of those glittery, light-reflecting particles.

Any recommendations? Thanks.

Following. I've been trying to find something for years!!

Benefit that gal is alright but expensive and not fab for my very dry skin

Bump

I've recently bought products from the Farsali range including their skintune blur and whilst I also wear make up I can see that even on its own it makes the skin look better.

Thanks Palominoo, I haven't heard of that range before so I'll check it out.

Any other recommendations?

Dermalogica do a good one

I've found the holy grail!!

It's called heliocare (sp?)

Google beauty and the boutique as it's featured there with videos etc (this is where I found it , on the no make up make up guide) it honestly really is as good as it looks (I was a complete novice but since using this I actually look good even if I do say so myself)

strike out fail

I use max factor faceinity, its concealer, foundation and primer all in one and sits perfectly and lasts all day. Not ridiculously expensive either.
The primer and foundation that MAC do are really fantastic as well but they're a lot more expensive!
Good luck! Xx

Cheapy but a goodie is the GOSH anti-pollution one. I buy more expensive ones but always go back to it. I have sensitive reactive skin and it’s one of the few products that doesn’t upset it. I use it on its own without foundation often.

Thanks Bubbly but sadly I think it contains SPF, which I'd like to avoid.

The Dermalogica one is a bit more than I'd want to spend, and I think the Max Factor one has SPF unfortunately. Will try the GOSH one and see how I get on.

I use nanoblur by Indeed Labs (boots sell it)

I use marcelle golden glow illuminator which is amazing. But before I found this I used rimmel insta flawless which is a lightly tinted primer.

I second nanoblur. It's brilliant.

Have you tried Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch? Sounds like it could be what you're looking for.

Boots No 7 Airbrush Primer - its fab

I'm not sure any primer is going to do much without makeup on top, sorry.

How about these? Cheaper on feel unique website I think. You can mix a few drops with your moisturiser for a tiny bit of coverage
https://www.beautybay.com/p/cover-fx/custom-cover-drops/

No7 do them too
https://www.boots.com/no7/no7-match-made-custom-blend-foundation-drops

@Elllllle actually a primer on its own can do a lot, you’re wrong

I use this GOSH one if I'm looking particularly haggard and blotchy as I don't like foundation either.
www.goshcopenhagen.com/uk/gosh-primer-plus-30-ml.html

I use Estée Lauder double wear primer

Great recommendations, thanks all.