Face primers are one of our favorite multi-use makeup products. Not only can they help your makeup stay locked in place for hours, they can also improve the look of your skin and address common concerns like enlarged pores, rough texture, discoloration and excess oil. If you don’t apply primer correctly though, there’s room for makeup mishaps. In order to get the most of these makeup-meets-skincare products, find five helpful tips below that will help to keep your skin and makeup feeling fresh. Plus, once you’ve been schooled on how to properly apply primer, you’ll find 12 makeup artist- and editor-approved primers to try. 
