Travel-size primers commonly advertise benefits for: pore blurring/minimizing, oil and shine control, smoothing skin texture, and improving makeup adhesion and longevity.
Reviewers generally describe travel-size primers as lightweight, soft, smooth, and non-greasy. Some note a slight tackiness on application that helps the primer 'grip' and hold makeup, while most report easy, even application.
Travel-size primers are most often listed for oily and normal skin. Setting mists/sprays in these listings are presented as suitable for a broader range, including mature, acne-prone, sensitive, combination, dry, and very dry skin.
Forms: cream, liquid, gel, and spray. Finish types: matte, natural, translucent/clear, sheer, dewy/glowing, and poreless or pore-smoothing effects.
Travel primers are described as blurring or minimizing pores, smoothing skin texture, reducing shine for a matte or natural finish, and gripping or extending makeup wear for longer-lasting application.