Editor’s tip: To prevent pilling, let it set for one minute before applying makeup.

Key ingredients: blue agave extract, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide | Who it’s good for: everyone | Finish: satin

Best Multitasking Face Primer: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Why it’s worth it: Is there anything the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré can’t do? This rich, shea butter-infused cream is a beloved makeup artist staple that goes above and beyond a traditional primer by moisturizing and blurring foundation. “You massage it in, and the skin takes on a beautiful tone without looking greasy,” makeup artist Rafael Pita previously told Allure. That’s not all, though; You can also use it as a non-stripping cleansing milk, nourishing face mask, and soothing post-sun care all in one.

Editor’s tip: To use as a cleansing milk, apply a generous amount onto the skin like a makeup-removing solution. As a face mask, apply a thick layer onto the skin for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.

Key ingredients: beeswax, aloe vera, and shea butter | Who it’s good for: people who want a fast-absorbing option | Finish: radiant

Best Primer for Dry Skin: Make Up For Ever Step 1 Hydra Booster Primer

Why it’s worth it: A veteran Allure Best of Beauty winner, the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Prima Hydra Booster Primer is a staff favorite. “This product feels more like a hydrating serum than a typical primer and gives my stressed complexion a much-needed wake-up call every morning,” commerce editor Sarah Han says. Glycerin doles out serious moisture with an assist from hardworking ginseng, which reduces redness, brightens up dull skin, and softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Editor’s tip: Because it has the texture of a serum, you can easily mix this product into your moisturizer or foundation for a seamlessly natural finish.

Key ingredients: ginseng, glycerin | Who it’s good for: people who need extra moisture | Finish: radiant

Best Primer for Mature Skin: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer

Why it’s worth it: Bobbi Brown’s iconic Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer toes the line between moisturizer and primer, and we’re super down, considering how dewy and plump it makes the skin appear pre-foundation. Lightly scented with grapefruit and germanium, this rich yet quick-absorbing cream is laced with all the good stuff like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and shea butter, glossing over dry patches and uneven texture like a dream.