Face Primer

Prep Your Skin with Face Primer

Face primer helps create a smoother base for makeup, improving how foundation sits on the skin and how it wears throughout the day. Modern primers are less about heavy silicone textures and more about finish, whether that’s blurred, radiant, hydrated, or shine-controlled. At ARC, the primer edit includes favourites from Huda Beauty, NARS, Fenty Skin, Urban Decay, and Dolce & Gabbana

Primers for Different Skin Concerns

Different primers create different makeup finishes. The Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer focuses on smoothing texture and softening the look of pores, while the tinted version adds subtle glow. NARS Light Reflecting Skin Filter Primer leans more radiant and glow-focused, while the Soft Matte Primer is designed for a more shine-controlled finish. Fenty Skin offers both hydrating and mattifying options depending on how you want makeup to sit throughout the day.

How Primer Extends Your Makeup Wear

Primer is usually applied after skincare and before foundation, using a small amount pressed into areas where makeup tends to fade or separate first, like around the nose, forehead, and chin. Smoothing it on too heavily can cause pilling, so lighter layers tend to work better. Some formulas grip makeup for longer wear, while others focus more on hydration or creating a blurred finish. Urban Decay and Dolce & Gabbana primers balance both, helping makeup look fresher and more even throughout the day.