13 Best Primers for Mature Skin, Makeup Artist Recommended & Tested

glamour.com:

, creating a patchier look,” says , a celebrity makeup artist and founder of beauty brand . Adding a hydrating primer with moisturizing ingredients like , glycerin, and shea butter can help.

You also might also want to pick one that addresses your skin care concerns whether it’s redness, large pores, or fine lines (we have plenty of those below).

For the latter, just remember that while no product can completely erase wrinkles (if that's what you're after), they can help to reduce their appearance by filling in crevices and smoothing out texture.Ahead, we asked makeup artists what primers they use on folks over 50, and dermatologists to share their professional recommendations and application tips.

We also polled Glamour reviewers for their personal tried-and-true favorites to curate our list below.Why should you use a primer?“Primer is like Velcro for your makeup.