I grew up in a family of painters, so the word “spackle” was thrown around a lot. Needless to say, I quickly became familiar with the thick goop you smooth over cracked drywall before painting (an essential step).

So when I discovered Laura Geller’s Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer, I knew I needed to give it a try...because if spackle could fill tiny cracks in plaster, it could surely help blur the lines on my forehead.

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Jokes aside, you’ve probably heard about the trending Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer. It’s a moisturizing, cream-to-gel formula that creates a smooth, protective base for foundation. It’s like prepping the skin before adding makeup like you’d prep a wall before adding paint.

I used my Spackle Primer so much that I eventually ran out (a sad day), and I can confidently say it does its job well. Thankfully, I can buy more for just $15, because it’s 60% off on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days (its lowest price I’ve seen yet).

Laura Geller Spackle Makeup Primer

Spackle Makeup Primer

Laura Geller Spackle Makeup Primer

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I’m particularly a fan of the Hydrate formula (there are eight different selections in the lineup), which is meant to help moisturize and soothe your complexion with the help of squalene, shea butter, and aloe vera—a winning trifecta for smooth, dewy skin.

In addition to moisturizing my skin, the Hydrate Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer provides an even base for my makeup while helping blur the appearance of fine lines that’ve been slowly forming on my forehead. Once I apply it on my skin, the formula almost immediately fills them in like a gentle coat of spackle.

Before and after comparison showcasing changes in makeup or skincare on a woman with curly hair.

Before adding the primer, fine lines are noticeable (hello, mid-30s)—but after, those same lines have a softened look, and my complexion overall seems smoother and brighter. (I attribute added antioxidants like sunflower and camellia extracts for that brightness boost.)

The difference is subtle, yet apparent enough that I’ve gotten compliments on the appearance of my skin hours after application.

Side-by-side comparison showing a woman’s appearance before and after a beauty treatment.

Now that I’ve tried the hydrating Spackle primer, I’m intrigued about the others—specifically, the Champagne Glow. By the looks of it, the formula adds a warm, tinted sheen that’d be ideal for an end-of-summer glimmer.

The Spackle Skin Perfecting line also includes other primers that cater to specific skin types, like Brighten-n-Blur (for oily skin), Original Clear (for normal skin), and SPF-30 for sun protection. You can also opt for tinted, shimmery shades.

If you’re interested in adding the Spackle Primer to your routine, you’re in luck, because each bottle is currently 50% off at checkout when you shop on Laura Geller’s site. You can also find the primer on Amazon, although it’s not on sale there at the moment (I just restocked from there and my bottle arrived fast.)

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