I'm curious about reviews for a hydrating primer that makes base makeup apply perfectly.

Nice to meet you all! Haha. It seems like there are a lot of hidden beauty experts on the Maypure Free Board, so I stopped by again today to solve a problem! I usually use cushion foundation when I go to work, but even if I spend a lot of time on a thorough skincare routine in the morning before applying my base, by 3 PM it inevitably starts to darken and settle into my pores. ㅠㅠ I've heard that a primer is essential to improve the longevity of base makeup, but I'm afraid that pore primers full of silicone will feel stuffy on my skin and cause breakouts.

So, I’ve been looking into the hydrating primers that are popular these days, but I’m posting this because I really want to hear some genuine, real cosmetic reviews on whether they actually help improve makeup adherence and give it that bouncy, supple finish. I want to recreate at home that distinctive, bouncy skin look achieved at salons through thin, multiple layers, but I’m really confused because some reviews say that using a hydrating base actually causes the makeup to cake. Has anyone tried a pearl-infused base or a lotion-type hydrating primer from a famous brand and experienced a dramatic improvement in their foundation longevity? I’m really, really craving honest reviews from people who bought these products with their own money, ignoring shillings. I’m so tired of sighing deeply in the mirror every day whenever my makeup cakes, wondering if it’s because of my skincare or my base products. If you have any secret "holy grail" product combinations that keep your skin makeup from smudging, please give them a big recommendation! I hope you all achieve beautiful skin, and have a restful night!