Your questions about primers answered

What is the best primer?

Ultimately, Vieve’s skin nova instant radiance primer was our pick of the bunch, thanks to its knack for keeping foundation in place while leaving dry skin looking fresh and dewy rather than overloaded with product. Both Sabrina and I had also tried the formula previously and seconded Helen’s five-star review. For serious staying power, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s cell rejuvenating illuminator isn’t to be snuffed at – even with its sky-high price. Or, at the other end of the spectrum, both the Elf power grip and Nyx face glue primers proved you needn’t spend a fortune for a smooth, grippy base that lasts.

How we tested primers

Myself, Sabrina and Helen tested the primers over the course of two months across our three different complexions: 42-year-old dry skin, 30-year-old combination skin and 29-year-old oily skin.…