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Explore the top face primers with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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e.l.f. cosmetics

Power Grip Primer

5.0 (4) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $10.00

cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide

4.3 (3) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $10.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Milk Makeup

Hydro Grip Primer

1.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $36.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Poreless Putty Primer

2.8 (4) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $9.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer Original

Benefit Cosmetics
2 Types
The POREfessional Face Primer

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $15.00

face primer that contains exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Laneige

Glowy Makeup Serum

4.5 (2) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $32.00

face primer that contains ceramides, exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 53 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

NYX Cosmetics

Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer

3.0 (2) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $16.99

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

REFY

Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

cruelty-free face primer that contains niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Smashbox

The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer

3.0 (2) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $55.00

cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Slurp

Hydromer

4.0 (2) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ Korean

vegan face primer that contains 17 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

NYX Cosmetics

Plump Right Back Primer + Serum

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $8.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

High-Spreadability Fluid Primer

5.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $10.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

High-Adherence Silicone Primer

1.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.70

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20

Maybelline
20 SPF
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $5.98

face primer that contains ceramides and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Blurring

Laura Mercier
4 Types
Pure Canvas Primer

5.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ French

⸱ $46.00

face primer that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

NYX Cosmetics

Marshmellow Smoothing Primer

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $4.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 40 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Liquid Poreless Putty Primer

3.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $10.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Maybelline Facestudio Master Prime Blur + Pore Minimize

Maybelline
4 Types
Facestudio Master Prime

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $9.99

face primer that contains 21 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Blemish Fighting Putty Primer

5.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $12.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hourglass Cosmetics

Vanish Airbrush Primer

5.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $31.00

cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
it does contain silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Espoir

Dewlike Jello Glowrizer

Face Primer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.09

face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 39 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Rare Beauty

Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection

1.0 (2) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $28.00

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Essence

Hello, Good Stuff! Glow Serum Primer

Face Primer ⸱ German

⸱ $5.99

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Milk Makeup

Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $23.50

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 36 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Topicals

Sealed Active Scar Primer

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

cruelty-free face primer that contains bha, peptides and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

NYX Cosmetics

Pore Filler

Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $14.30

cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Poreless Face Primer

1.0 (1) ⸱ Face Primer ⸱ American

⸱ $1.01

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for oily skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Illuminating Face Primer

Face Primer ⸱ American

vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe