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The Best Primers with SPF You Need this Summer
Summer is here and it’s a scorcher. Hot summers are great for so many things: picnics in the park, rooftop bars, lazing around lidos and getting an awesome tan. However, it’s horrendous for two reasons: sunburn and commuting.
If you’re anything like us, you’ll come bursting through the office doors at 8:50 a.m., roasting from the tube, fanning yourself to death in a bid to save your makeup. Come midday there are mere traces of foundation left on your face, your eyeshadow has creased and your winged eyeliner is indecipherable – were they supposed to be cat-flicks or…?
Our memories of summer don’t have to be of sweaty upper lips and melted makeup, not when you're wearing the best primer with SPF.
With our top 16 best primers with SPF, your makeup will stay flawless all day – yep, even through your commute – and they’ll even protect your skin when you’re tanning at your local lido.
Disclaimer: you will still need to wear SPF, otherwise, in the words of Coach Carr, "you will get sunburn and you will die". OK maybe that's not verbatim but you get it...
Sand & Sky Tinted Glow Primer SPF 30
£32.00This luxurious option will be your new go-to for those days when you need a little extra boost. Combining superior broad-spectrum protection with soothing, aloe vera and red seaweed, the serum-like primer fights signs of ageing with hyaluronic acid and protects skin from environmental damage. Even the most tired, fatigued and washed-out faces appear smooth, hydrated and younger-looking.
Innisfree Light Fitting Makeup Base SPF 23
£24.90 £26.00 (5% off)Non-greasy formula, lightweight texture primer boasts both makeup and skin care benefits. It feels velvety smooth against your skin and delivers a beautiful natural finish that blurs fine lines, enlarged pores and imperfections. And, of course, SPF 23 ensures your complexion is shielded from UVA and UVB rays throughout the day.
IsaDora Glowing SPF 30 Face Primer
£5.57 £7.60 (27% off)For skin that looks lit from within, add a touch of illumination with IsaDora's glowing face primer that works to brighten the complexion. This priming balm is enriched with skin-loving ingredients that help the appearance of skin tone and texture, while hydrating and nourishing.
Coco & Eve Daily Radiance Primer SPF 50 Sunscreen
£20.80 £26.00 (20% off)This hydrating face primer is a great one to keep in your kit. Not only does it contain SPF 50 to protect you against UV rays, but it also utilises niacinamide to calm the skin and offers blue light protection. This is a silicone-free and antioxidant-rich formulation, which ensures your face feels moisturised all day long.
Mary & May Vegan Primer Glow Sun Cream SPF 50+
£30.00If you're on the hunt for a vegan primer with SPF, then you can also look to Mary & May to kit you out with a gentle SPF primer. As well as protecting skin with SPF 50 sunscreen and giving makeup extended staying power without any white casts, this formula also supports collagen synthesis and is bursting with antioxidants.
Altruist Primer SPF 50
£8.40 £10.50 (20% off)A few pumps of this SPF 50 primer and you’ll be on your way to smooth, silky skin with broad-spectrum protection and an even, non-sticky and non-greasy finish.
Emma Hardie Protect & Prime Moisturiser SPF 30
£5.50 £18.00 (70% off)This Emma Hardie Primer is made with a dual-action formula that drastically improves the hold of your foundation, all whilst protecting against premature ageing (read our guide to anti-ageing skin care for more info!). Its non-greasy texture makes applying your foundation an effortless task and the final results are nothing short of flawless. With SPF 30, your face stays protected throughout the day.
Sensai Foundations Glowing Base SPF 10
£31.50 £42.00 (25% off)Shield your skin from harmful UV rays with another do-it-all primer that contains SPF 10. There's no thick or heavy formula, instead it has a cream-gel consistency that melts into the skin and provides a glowing base for all your beautiful makeup looks.
Hello Sunday The Illuminating One Glow Primer SPF 50
£18.40 £23.00 (20% off)We can't get enough of Hello Sunday, so here's another stellar SPF primer choice. A slathering of this formula keeps skin protected from UVA/UVB, infrared, pollution and blue light plus laces it with a soft, subtle glow and dewy finish, making it easy to wear with or without makeup.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30
£29.00 £36.00 (20% off)Make your skin feel moisturised and balanced, while also protecting against the sun’s rays and blue light from your laptop or phone. With an oil-free formula, it's suitable for all skin types. Use as a makeup-gripping primer under foundation when you want a little more coverage, or on its own if you want more of a natural look.
Need more tips on keeping your skin safe in summer?
Our top 16 best primers with SPF are all you need to keep your skin looking flawless throughout this sizzling hot summer. We also have a guide on the best moisturisers with SPF if you're looking to go makeup free this year.
Discover more summer skin care staples with The Best Light Moisturisers for Summer and The Best After Sun Products or shop spf for the face, spf moisturiser and our suncream sale for the best deals.
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Written by Hannah Liddle
Hannah has worked as a writer for over four years and knows beauty, skincare and makeup like the back of her hand.
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