2026 Top 20 Base/Primer & Reviews

さち Ages 25-34 · Combination · Light Medium tone

2 days ago

The light blue one is apparently the moisturizing type for dry skin, but I had no particular issues using it in the summer. It was recommended to me by someone I know with dry skin, so I do think it's true that it suits dry skin better. In the summer, it wears off normally in areas that get oily. The finish in the photo is with Fwee + WAKEMAKE foundation. The coverage isn't strong, but the tone-up effect is great, so I can totally go out with just this.

Yuzu Ages 25-34 · Dry · Fair Light tone

2 days ago

Addiction Tokyo

Blur & Lock Primer SPF 38 PA+++

Doesn't feel like a pore-blurring primer at all Smooth, moisturizing texture It makes my skin look nice and smooth and the foundation I apply afterward makes my skin look even more even🦭✨ It's a light pink-beige shade and I can see a brightening effect plus I felt like it evened out my skin tone too! It feels moisturizing going on but once it's fully blended out, it isn't that sticky so I'm happy it's easy to use even in summer◎ It feels nice enough to apply all over my face but I mainly used it on my nose and inner cheeks😽🤍 As for whether it'll work in seasons when dryness is an issue I'll keep using it and come back with an update!

Fuyume🧸Crew '26 Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair Light tone

3 days ago

Espoir

Makeup Bonding Primer

It’s really great as a primer under cushion foundation! It has a glue-like texture, and when you spread it out, it dries just enough to help the foundation adhere beautifully. It’s also very moisturizing and doesn’t break up from dryness. As for oil and sweat, it’s neither good nor bad... I did wonder if it might be a little heavy for summer. I feel like it looks better and lasts longer in cooler weather. I was more like, wow! when I used it as a primer for cushion foundation than when I used it under liquid foundation. Once you spread it out, it dries to some extent and creates a smooth, flat surface, so if you apply the foundation from there without letting the two mix, it goes on beautifully. I feel like its main role is to create that flat surface. The pump dispenser also makes it easy to use!

ハチ Ages 35-44 · Sensitive · Fair Light tone

3 days ago

Albion

Super UV Cut Repair Perfection Base SPF 50+

Even though I tried a bunch of other products along the way, I went through three tubes! It was watery and spread easily, and was really easy to use as both sunscreen and makeup primer. It didn’t feel too heavy, and I liked how I could quickly smooth it on every morning. I did use three tubes in the end, so it’s not like I have any complaints, but considering it’s 6,600 yen, I probably won’t repurchase for now. Before this, I was using the silver UV sunscreen from Orbis, and considering the price, how it felt to use, and everything else, I personally preferred Orbis overall. Albion was easy to use too, and I liked it enough to go through three tubes, but I never quite felt like, “This is the one I have to pay 6,600 yen for!” Or rather, maybe the silver UV from Orbis was just too perfect for me. There have been so many great sunscreens coming out lately, so I’m going to keep trying all kinds of them.

meo Ages 25-34 · Oily · Fair Light tone

3 days ago

Decorte

Rosy Glowrizer + Primer

Decorte Rosy Glowrizer + Primer I was curious about it because it had been getting a lot of buzz on social media, so I bought it. It brightens up my skin tone, and the fine pearls give my skin a natural glow that looks like it's shining from within! However, it may not be the best choice for those looking for coverage. It definitely looks beautiful on its own, but if you want a more polished finish, you can apply concealer over any areas of concern or pair it with a cushion foundation for a beautiful finish. It spreads easily and has a moisturizing texture, so it goes on beautifully and evenly. It breaks down easily from excess oil, so you definitely need to take steps to prevent that! I felt that this was an easy-to-use primer for people with dry skin. When removing my makeup, the fine pearls are pretty hard to get off, so it's best to cleanse thoroughly. It might not be for lazy people...! I recommend this primer for anyone who likes a natural finish!

うぇるかま｜コスメが恋人💭Crew '26 Normal · Fair tone

4 days ago

Excel

Motivate Your Skin

Excel's Motivate Your Skin Pale Blue adds a blue tint that'll make you wonder for a second, "Is this really gonna be okay...?" but it's totally fine, so don't worry🥹🩵 I'll attach a reference image.

なす Ages 25-34 · Dry · Fair tone

5 days ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Correcteur N

＼The ultimate primer for going foundation-free! A holy grail I've been repurchasing for 4–5 years／ I usually go foundation-free and finish with just primer + powder, and my main skin concerns are dryness and dullness. I love using d'Alba sunscreen for everyday wear, but for my base makeup on “special days,” like weekends or when I'm going out, I always use this Clé de Peau Beauté Voile Correcteur N. When I apply it, it naturally brightens and smooths out my skin, blurring uneven tone and dullness and making my whole complexion look even. It doesn't completely cover large dark spots or acne scars, but I absolutely love how it makes my bare skin itself look more beautiful. My skin doesn't feel dry at all during the day, and the moisturized feeling lasts. It spreads really well, so when I use it mainly on weekends, one tube lasts me about a year. It does come with a luxury beauty price tag, but considering how long it lasts and the finish, it's an investment I can justify. I've loved and used it for the past 4–5 years, and it's definitely a must-have I want to keep using.

豆電球 Ages 25-34 · Sensitive · Fair tone

5 days ago

Espoir

Makeup Bonding Primer

Espoir Makeup Bonding Primer Recently, it's my #1 cosmetic I can't live without It has a sticky, glue-like texture, and it feels like it helps makeup go on better and makes foundation adhere better It's clear, so for me, a separate color-correcting base is a must It adds another step, but it's an item I absolutely can't skip Even by the evening, the makeup around my mouth hadn't broken up from dryness, amazing

うにこす Combination · Fair tone

6 days ago

Albion

Elegance Modeling Color Up Base

This was my first time buying a yellow primer, and it evened out my skin tone really well🎶 It also covers redness. When I even out my skin tone with this primer before applying foundation, the finish looks really beautiful. I'm also happy that it's not that expensive.

うにこす Combination · Fair tone

6 days ago

TFIT

Delicate Silk Veil Art Primer

I bought it because it went viral for making pores less noticeable, but my pores didn't completely disappear. I liked the smooth, matte feel. I didn't really notice much of an effect, so I won't repurchase.

ruru♡ Ages 18-24 · Combination · Fair tone

1 weeks ago

Paul & Joe

Moisturising Foundation Primer

It spreads easily and feels fresh and hydrating. It naturally brightens up my skin, but the coverage is pretty light. Personally, I found the finish a bit underwhelming, so I won't be repurchasing,,🥲

ruru♡ Ages 18-24 · Combination · Fair tone

1 weeks ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Correcteur N

It naturally brightened my skin while softly blurring pores and uneven texture! It felt moisturizing and smooth, spread easily, and gave me an elegant, glowy finish without looking cakey, which is a big plus. I’d buy it again!

딸기미루쿠 Combination · Fair Light tone

1 weeks ago

Banila Co

Prime Primer Classic

It has a light texture that spreads smoothly and doesn't feel thick on the skin. It's easy to blend out and doesn't leave much stickiness or heaviness behind. Rather than completely filling in pores for a totally flat finish, it feels like it subtly blurs uneven texture and smooths the skin's surface. It also provides some pore coverage, and makes the base look smooth when foundation is layered over it. Even though it has a smooth, dry finish, it doesn't feel drying, and I feel like it helps keep oils from coming through and causing makeup to break down over time, so I personally found it easy to use during the summer. This primer is easy to use when you want to smooth out your skin without looking cakey and keep oils from breaking down your makeup, rather than thoroughly filling in your pores.

むーち Ages 35-44 · Combination · Fair Light tone

1 weeks ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Correcteur N

I've repurchased this product many times. It's my go-to base makeup for workdays. It's a soft cream, so I apply it with my fingers. After applying, I press it in with both hands to help it blend. Then I dust on Clé de Peau Beauté powder or a white-to-skin-tone powder from another brand, and it gives me a properly made-up finish without looking cakey. It's excellent. I've tried base makeup from all kinds of brands over the years, but this is my favorite.

rinaCrew '26 Ages 25-34 · Combination · Light Medium tone

1 weeks ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Lumineux

When I went to Korea before, I tried to buy Voile Correcteur N at the duty-free shop, but it was sold out, and Voile Lumineux was cheap, so I bought that instead. The texture is quite runny, and it spreads very well. It brightens my skin tone and contains a serum, so it's easy to use, but Voile Correcteur N is still the best because it gives me everything, including coverage and brightening.

みゃー Ages 25-34 · Normal · Fair Light tone

1 weeks ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Correcteur N

This is my second one—bought it again! It's a primer with weak sun protection, but it has great coverage, so I use it every day. (The high price hurts, but it's not something I have to replace all the time, so oh well!) Maybe it works well with the skincare I'm currently using, because it never pills, and it's super easy to use!

🍓ぷぷぷ🍓 Ages 25-34 · Sensitive · Fair tone

2 weeks ago

Givenchy

Prisme Libre Skin & Color Serum Primer

It looks pretty glittery when you see it on your hand, but once applied to the skin, the shimmer is surprisingly subtle, and it was a purple primer that gave my skin a natural translucence💜 I use it mixed with sunscreen or layered over areas where I want more translucence◎ My favorite way to use it is on my neck! In summer, tanning can make my face and neck look like different colors, but I often don't want to apply foundation all the way down my neck because it'll get on my clothes...💦 At times like that, applying a small amount around my neck naturally brightened the dullness, which was really handy♡ It also has skincare benefits, and apparently you can even apply it before going to bed at night! I thought, "At this point, it's basically a serum!" but honestly, when I used it on its own as skincare, it wasn't quite moisturizing enough😣 I've found that primers with lots of skincare ingredients tend to be more moisturizing but also more likely to break down in summer, so this formula that feels like skincare while adhering snugly to the skin is rare!✨✨ It doesn't break down easily even in summer and feels like it really stays put on the skin◎ So personally, rather than choosing it mainly for skincare, I think it's an item I'd recommend to people who prioritize how it performs as a primer but also want skincare benefits☺️ The dropper makes it easy to control the amount, and I also love the luxurious-looking bottle♡ Feeling excited when you do your makeup really is important! The scent is very Givenchy, and it's quite noticeable right after application, but it faded enough over time that it didn't bother me. ✔︎You want natural translucence ✔︎You're looking for a purple primer that won't leave a white cast easily ✔︎You want to naturally brighten dullness around your neck too ✔︎You want a primer that doesn't break down easily even in summer ✔︎You want to use a primer with skincare benefits I recommend it for anyone like this💜

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らすてぃ Ages 35-44 · Combination · Fair Light tone

2 weeks ago

Clé de Peau Beauté

Voile Correcteur N

It stays moisturizing and does such a great job perfecting my skin that my natural skin looks beautiful! Dewy, glowing skin! Poreless! After some time had passed, my nose got a little shiny, but when I blotted it with a tissue, it went back to looking beautiful like it did before! This is a primer that made me think, I want to keep using this!

딸기미루쿠 Combination · Fair Light tone

2 weeks ago

Kosé

Fasio Pore Smooth Primer

I use this primer as a base on areas where my pores bother me, especially when I want to take my time doing my makeup. When I blend it in to fill the unevenness of my pores, they look less noticeable and the surface of my skin looks smoother and more even. It's easy to use when I want to make my pores less visible. The texture is on the heavy side and doesn't spread that easily, so rather than applying it all at once over a large area, I personally find it easier to use a small amount at a time on areas where my pores bother me. I incorporate it into my base makeup when I want to prioritize pore coverage.

しいこ Ages 25-34 · Combination · Fair tone

2 weeks ago

Fwee

Spa Glowing UV Tone-Up Base SPF 50+

I bought this when it was trending and I kept seeing it on social media. Since it has a beige tint, I often use just this base after sunscreen and skip foundation. At first I was applying it with just my hands, but it would go on unevenly and make my pores stand out. Then I tried blending it out with a damp sponge that I'd squeezed out really well, and it applied beautifully and evenly, so that's how I use it now! It doesn't have as much coverage as foundation, but it does have a decent amount and makes your bare skin look nice, so personally I'd recommend using it without foundation if your skin is already fairly clear or if you're a student! Personally, layering foundation over it makes my makeup look a little heavy.

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