Best Face Primers that are good for Acne
Explore the top face primers for acne with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.
Top products
e.l.f. cosmetics
Power Grip Primer
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
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
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
REFY
Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide
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
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
Maybelline
20 SPF
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Primer SPF 20
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
e.l.f. cosmetics
Blemish Fighting Putty Primer
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
Espoir
Dewlike Jello Glowrizer
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
Essence
Hello, Good Stuff! Glow Serum Primer
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
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
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
e.l.f. cosmetics
Poreless Face Primer
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
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.
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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
e.l.f. cosmetics
Jelly Pop Dew Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 18 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
e.l.f. cosmetics
Matte Putty Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants.
Details
This product contains 26 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
Hydrating Face Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 10 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain oils and silicones
- it is likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Exa Beauty
Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer
cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 18 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it is likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Hourglass Cosmetics
Veil Mineral Primer
cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants.
Details
This product contains 11 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
innisfree
50 SPF
Cherry Blossom Glow Tone-Up Cream (Skin-Fit) SPF 50+
cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, niacinamide, spf and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 47 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
- it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
NYX Cosmetics
Hydra Touch Makeup Primer
cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 29 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
- it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
One/Size by Patrick Starrr
1 Color
Secure The Sweat Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants, niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 28 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Il Makiage
Power Camo Redness Defense
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains retinoid, vitamin c 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Lys Beauty
Secure Skin Gripping Serum Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 16 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 brightening skin
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
e.l.f. cosmetics
Blemish Control Face Primer
cruelty-free face primer that contains bha, exfoliants and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 28 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, sensitive skin and reducing pores
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
NYX Cosmetics
Face Freezie Cooling Primer + Moisturizer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 23 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
- it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Revolution Beauty
Super Base Vitamin Primer
cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 24 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, brightening skin and reducing pores
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Peace Out
Instant Pore Perfector
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 39 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
The Face Shop
30 SPF
Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++
face primer that contains exfoliants, niacinamide and spf.
Details
This product contains 38 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, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Clinique
15 SPF
Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base Broad Spectrum SPF 15
face primer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, spf, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 40 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 and sensitive skin
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Violette_FR
Invisible Bandage Skincare / Prime + Protect Solution
cruelty-free face primer that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 22 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
- it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
