After a Lifetime of Redness, the Secret Ingredient in This $14 Primer Transforms My Face

As a pale girl, the red tones in my face always manage to show through my makeup a few hours into the day. It drives me crazy. I've tried heavy-coverage foundations and green-tinted color correctors, but none of it seems to hold for very long. After years of testing everything under the sun, I finally discovered my holy-grail product. This Pop Beauty Face Magnet Primer ($14) is a total game changer.

I apply this before my foundation, and my skin remains neutral all day long. The key ingredient in the formula is licorice root, which is known to eliminate redness with its soothing properties. The creamy product also smooths out my pores and brightens my dark circles, making my face an ideal palette for the rest of my makeup.

The formula is not sticky or gooey; it seamlessly blends into my skin, almost like a lotion. My makeup truly stays on all day long — I never have to do any touch-ups. If you're in the market for a new primer, I recommend giving this one a try — keep reading to see what it looks like out of the bottle. Be right back, going to put this on now!