For the oily and combination-skinned, whose makeup wants nothing more than to slip and slide on even the coolest of days, Veil Mineral Primer (with SPF 15) is water-resistant to minimize oil breakthrough. The mineral-based formula comes out like a whitish mousse, but goes on with a texture most similar to powder to absorb greasies all day long. The finish isn't unrealistically matte — it's described as "satin," which means it cuts down on shine without the telltale chalkiness that powder leaves behind. If you have good skin that doesn't require much correction, you may even find that you can wear this primer alone with just a touch of concealer on top. The price of the 1 oz full-size is steep, but the $18 travel size can afford you some time to decide if you feel like plunking down $50 on it. (The full-size does last basically forever, even with my overzealous "whoops that's too much" tendencies.) [$52, Sephora]
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