Best Face Primers that are good for Acne and Sensitive Skin
Explore the top face primers for sensitive skin and 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, reducing pores and scar healing
- 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, sensitive 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, scar healing 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
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, sensitive 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, parabens or silicones
- it does contain common allergens, 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef 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, scar healing 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, oily 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, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
- 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, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
- 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, reducing pores and scar healing
- 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, sensitive 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, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, 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
Dasique
Water Veil Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 50 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
- it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
KLAVUU
Actress Backstage Vegan Base
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 43 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
- it does contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Benefit Cosmetics
The Porefessional Matte Primer
face primer that contains niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 23 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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Mac Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer
face primer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 44 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
- it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Paula's Choice
Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30
cruelty-free face primer that contains retinoid and spf.
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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Covergirl
2 Colors
Clean Fresh Primer, Color Correcting Serum and Moisturizer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains ceramides, niacinamide and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 31 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
- 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
One/Size by Patrick Starrr
Secure the Blur Makeup Magnet Primer
vegan and cruelty-free face primer that contains exfoliants and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 22 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Etude House
33 SPF
Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++
face primer that contains exfoliants, niacinamide, spf and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 34 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, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
