Primers at the drugstore are a fairly new occurrence. I'd say they started showing up within the last year or two and Loreal was quick to jump on the bandwagon with not one but two options. Though neither of these is actually marketed as a primer, I use them as primers.
The tube on the left is the Loreal RevitaLift Miracle Blur. This product claims to be MORE than a primer. What that really means I'm not exactly sure, but it claims to "instantly erase the look of lines, wrinkles, and pores" and mattify the skin. It comes in a regular formula and an oil-free one as well. I have the oil-free version, but I first tried this product in a sample of the regular formula. That one did just what it claimed to do. It smoothed out my skin and left my skin matte. The oil-free formula however, has not given me the same results. I chose the oil-free formula because I have oily acne-prone skin and thought it would work better for me, but it didn't. Ironically, I find the oil-free version feels overly greasy. It has that slick silicone feel which I find bothersome in a primer. I can feel it on my skin after I apply it, which is uncomfortable and I just feel like my foundation is sliding off my face. I don't find that it increased the longevity of my foundation either. For $24.99 for 1.18 oz I expected better. You're better off going for something like Smashbox Photo Finish Primer if you like the silicone based primers.
The tube on the right is the Loreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher. Obviously, the sole purpose of this product is to minimize the appearance of pores. It also claim to "shrink actual pore size in one month." It is meant to be used as the last step in your skincare regimen morning and night. Though I have not put the pore-shrinking to the test, I have used this product in the day under my makeup to minimize pores and help control oil. I do find that this product leaves my skin smooth and does help with oil control throughout the day as well. I do not think it has worked any miracles on my skin, however. I will continue to use it but will not pay another $20 for 1.4 oz. I have heard some say that this product is comparable to the Benefit Porefessional, but I personally would rather pay a bit extra for the results that the Porefessional delivers.
Overall I prefer the Pore Vanisher over the Miracle Blur.
Here is what both products look like:
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