A favorite amongst all age groups, this hardworking water-based primer combines a cocktail of potent ingredients to keep the skin hydrated underneath makeup.

“It contains hemp-derived cannabis-seed extract, which is a powerful hydrator, plus aloe water to provide an added burst of moisture,” says Anna Chacon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami. It also contains niacinamide, an antioxidant that helps manage the signs of aging, seal in moisture, and give the skin a healthy, dewy finish. The standout ingredient is blue agave extract, which is known for its superior ability to grip to the skin, making this a top-performing primer.

“There’s so much to love about this jelly-like green-tinted primer, but I especially love how well my combo-to-oily skin drinks it up,” says GLAMOUR US Commerce Writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary. “It has a really silky, velvety finish that absorbs quickly, and the formula itself has a nice blend of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and even skin tone and texture. It’s quite plumping and softens out my fine lines, and plays well with all kinds of makeup products, whether you put a foundation or a tinted moisturiser on top. While I’m not quite in my mature-skin era yet, I can say I’ll be relying on this pick to help prep me for it.”

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, blue agave extract | Size: 45 ml

• What we love: Hydrating formula; cooling gel texture; also comes in mini size
• What to note: Some may prefer a matte finish