Face Primer For Men

What it is:
A professional balm that minimizes the appearance of pores.

What it does:
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything!

What else you need to know:
The oil-free formula contains vitamin E, which is known to protect skin from free radicals.

What it is: A two-in-one pore refiner and makeup primer that helps diminish the look of pores and imperfections, mattifies the skin, and creates a smooth canvas.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Spheres: Mattify skin and diffuse light to minimize the appearance of pores, expression lines, and wrinkles.
- Red Clover Flower Extract: Helps shrink the look of pores over time by rebalancing skin conditions responsible for pore enlargement.
- Derivative of Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates dead skin cells and oil build-up within pores, smooths the look of skin’s surface, and calms skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This primer is shown to keep skin shine-free with pore-refining ingredients including red clover flower extract that works to shrink the look of pores and a soothing derivative of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates away dead skin cells and oil build-up for a smooth canvas. Dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.

Clinical Results: In an instrumental evaluation conducted on 30 volunteers:
- 40% reduction in skin oiliness after 1 application
- 100% showed a decrease in the appearance of pore size after 1 application

What it is: A vitamin C-infused, illuminating face primer with banana powder-inspired pigments that delivers instant radiance while improving and extending makeup wear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Pores

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Helps target visible signs of aging.
- Banana Powder-inspired Pigments : Instantly illuminate.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps nourish and condition skin; also helps stabilize the vitamin C in the formula.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by bestselling Banana Bright Eye Creme, this face primer creates a dewy, healthy-looking glow—whether it's applied under makeup, on top as a highlighter, or even worn alone. It also smooths skin and improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a perfected canvas for your Ole Glow®.

Clinical Results: In an independent consumer study on 35 women, immediately after application:
- 97% of users agree it instantly brightens dull skin
- 94% of users agree it preps skin for makeup application
- 91% of users agree it blurs and smooths skin
- 91% of users agree it blurs the appearance of pores
- 91% of users agree it provides a smooth base for foundation application

In an independent consumer study on 35 women, after 8 hours:
- 94% of users agree it improves the look of makeup
- 91% of users agree it made foundation look fresh longer
- 89% of users agree it extends the wear of makeup

Clean at Sephora
When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we’ve checked that this brand’s product is made without the ingredients you told us you’d most like to avoid.

Clean at Sephora™ is formulated without:
Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban. All skincare, hair, and makeup brands with the Clean Seal have less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

What it is: A non-greasy, lightweight makeup primer with light-infused pigments and four nourishing oils that blur imperfections and smooths the look of skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Corn Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Passiflora oil, and Rice Bran Oil: Nurture and leave skin feeling soft.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, and phthalates.

What Else You Need to Know: This blurring makeup primer preps skin for a flawless makeup application with a blend of four soothing oils that nourish skin and smooth over imperfections, fine lines, and wrinkles. With radiance enhancing gold shimmer or brightening silver, the luminous face primer formula suits all skin tones.

What it is: A primer that quickly minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin.

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know: Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. This priming phenomenon is your quick fix solution for flawless looking skin. POREfessional’s translucent, oil-free formula complements all skin tones to create a smooth canvas and mattify shine. The formula contains a vitamin E derivative, which is known to protect skin from free radicals.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A velvety priming balm of pressed silk that smooths and makes makeup last longer while keeping it out of skin, helping to prevent clogged pores and breakouts.

Solutions for:
- Pores
- Oiliness
- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…
This multitasking skin-protecting, makeup-perfecting primer is for face, eyes, and lips. Silk extracts feel nourishing on skin and diminish the look of pores, fines lines, and imperfections for the perfect canvas before makeup. Silk powder makes makeup glide on more evenly and last longer, minimizing excess shine with a soft focus finish. A protective layer derived from botanicals acts as a barrier between makeup and skin, helping to prevent clogged pores that can lead to breakouts. Anti-pollution natural active ingredients fight immediate attack from environmental stressors and help support the skin’s barrier function to act against future attack, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and dullness. Pink and gold pearl helps even skin tone for a healthy look, and hadasei-3—a trinity of Japanese superfoods green tea, rice, and algae—visibly restores youthful radiance.

What else you need to know:
This product is noncomedogenic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing, dermatologist tested, cruelty-free, and formulated without synthetic fragrances, mineral oil, sulfate detergents, urea, DEA, or TEA.

The journey of The Silk Canvas to you: the final step of the geisha’s skincare ritual—and the beginning of her makeup—is to press a thin layer of melted Japanese wax called Bintsuke into her skin. This soft layer creates a smooth, poreless canvas to help her makeup last all day and protect her skin beneath. Tatcha brings a modern evolution of this time-honored practice to life in The Silk Canvas.

Beauty that gives back: every Tatcha purchase you make supports girls’ education around the world. Tatcha is proud to partner with Room to Read to transform girls’ futures.—Victoria Tsai, Founder

Research results:
- 100% of subjects agreed that their skin felt smoother immediately after application

After 2 weeks:
- 100% of subjects agreed after using the primer that their skin felt soft, fresh, and natural, more even-toned, younger, and healthier, and their makeup applied more smoothly
- 95% of subjects agreed after using the primer that their skin had a healthy glow, a soft "filter finish" look even without makeup, their skin had a satin finish, and their foundation had better coverage
- 90% of subjects agreed after using the primer that their makeup did not crease and that they would wear the primer alone without makeup

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is a curation of brands committed to evolving the beauty industry. When you see our Clean seal, you can be sure this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
✔ Combination
✔ Oily

What it is:
A shine-stopping, pore-diffusing primer that smooths the way for better foundation application and longer wear with an instant retouch effect.

What it does:
Nothing is sexier than touch-worthy skin. Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer is the first step to getting there. Paired with Pro Filt'r Foundation, this oil-free primer smooths away the look of pores, visibly evens skin tone and texture, and instantly absorbs shine without feeling dry or chalky. That means smoother foundation application and longer makeup wear.

Unlike a basic mattifying primer, Pro Filt’r’s cushiony, touch-me-now texture mattifies skin with the lightest possible feel for a full-on sensorial experience. The universal invisipink™ formula creates a filter-like blurring effect and melts instantly into all skin tones without a trace. Pro Filt’r works all day to help makeup last longer, and feel lightweight and comfortable, so you don’t have to worry about your skin—and you’ll be ready for anything.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
For Rihanna, creating the perfect soft matte base is the most important part of any look—and the first step to the Fenty Face, her real-life method for killer radiance.

"I wanted this primer to feel soft and moisturizing at the same time, as well as do the job of keeping makeup on."—Rihanna, Brand Founder

Fenty Beauty is 100 percent cruelty-free.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry

What it is:
A primer featuring innovative blurring and filling technology that gives a more youthful appearance, while prepping the skin for makeup.

If you want to know more…
This primer is formulated to fade out your biggest beauty boundaries such as large pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. The antioxidant-rich formula gently melts into the skin, delivering a surge of moisture, peptides, and other naturally-derived elixirs for a firmer, smoother appearance. The lightweight texture and fresh powder scent provide the perfect blank canvas to enhance the look and wear time of makeup.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist-test and formulated without mineral oil, triclosan, and gluten.

Research results:
Based on a consumer panel study of 34 women after 1 week of use: 
- 97% of women said skin appeared smoother softer
- 91% of women said skin appeared brighter
- 88% of women said pores appeared less visible
- 100% of women said appearance of makeup was greatly improved
- 94% of women said wear time of makeup was greatly improved
- 91% of women said imperfections on skin were blurred for a flawless finish

What it is: A weightless, silicone-free primer that minimizes the look of pore size, controls shine, and locks down makeup.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Agave Extract: Smooths skin and delivers a matte finish.
- Probiotic Extract: Supports natural surface cell renewal.
- Alpha-Glucans: Support a healthy skin microbiome.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: More than a face primer, this clean multitasker comes packed with skin-loving ingredients like mattifying agave, resurfacing probiotics, and lactic acid. Plus, it leaves skin healthy-looking and makeup happy.

Clinical Results: Proven via a dermatologist assessment during a clinical study, results demonstrated:
- 77% of women showed smoother skin after only 15 minutes
- 100% of the women showed smoother skin after 28 days of use
- 67% of people showed a reduction in wrinkles after 28 days of use

Clean + Planet Positive at Sephora
When you see our Clean + Planet Positive seal, this brand's products are formulating without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and environment. They also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more: For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

On top of meeting the Clean at Sephora formulated without list, these brands are on a mission to do right by your routine and the planet by making climate commitments and focusing on sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and environmental giving.

What it is: A hydrating face primer that helps diminish the look of pores and hydrate skin in one step.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts moisture and helps maintain hydration.
- Shea Butter Extract: Soothes and moisturizes.

What Else You Need to Know: This silky-smooth, hydrating face primer moisturizes skin, helps makeup stay put, and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines. It has the same oil-free, lightweight feel and helps minimizing the appearance of pores as the original The POREfessional, and provides up to 12-hours of hydration for normal to dry skin.

Clinical Results: In in vitro tests on ingredients:
- Contains hyaluronic acid to attract moisture and help maintain hydration and shea butter known to smooth and moisturize

In a self-evaluation by 105 women after 1 week:
- 98% said it minimized pore appearance
- 98% said skin looked hydrated and healthy
- 100% said it helped makeup glide on smoothly

What it is: An award-winning, hydrating, makeup-gripping gel primer that is formulated with hemp-derived cannabis seed extract and blue agave extract.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hemp-Derived Cannabis Seed Extract: Hydrates and smooths skin while also helping to provide antioxidant benefits.
- Blue Agave Extract: Visibly smooths skin texture and helps hydrate.
- Aloe Water and Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrate, soothe, and calm skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This primer contains aloe water, hyaluronic acid, sweet cherry, and vitamins B3 and B5 to nourish skin for a healthier-looking base and glow. It is a silicone-free, oil-free formula that goes on clear to work across all skin tones and types.
Clinical Results: In a consumer-perception study, immediately after use:
- 100% of people said skin feels smoother
- 93.3% of people said skin feels more hydrated
- 93.3% of people said makeup went on easier
12 hours after application:
- 100% of people said skin feels more hydrated

What it is: A clear primer gel that smooths skin and pores so your makeup lasts, while vitamins A and E protect your skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while locking in your makeup with this primer. Lightweight and oil-free, it gives you a flawless finish, while antioxidants and vitamins A and E help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study on 103 women after 1 week of use:
- 93% said they saw blurred imperfections
- 93% said they saw smoother skin
- 91% said they saw a minimized appearance of pores and lines

What it is: A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Probiotics: Boosts skin’s visible radiance and elasticity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Hangover Replenishing Face Primer is a revolutionary makeup primer infused with coconut water, probiotic-based ingredients, and skin revivers that work together to boost skin’s radiance, promote visible elasticity, and hydrate while locking down makeup for fresher, longer, and more flawless wear.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study:
- 100% said makeup went on smoother
- 100% said makeup looked more radiant
- 100% said skin looked more hydrated

What it is: A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Probiotics: Boosts skin’s visible radiance and elasticity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Hangover Replenishing Face Primer is a revolutionary makeup primer infused with coconut water, probiotic-based ingredients, and skin revivers that work together to boost skin’s radiance, promote visible elasticity, and hydrate while locking down makeup for fresher, longer, and more flawless wear.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study:
- 100% said makeup went on smoother
- 100% said makeup looked more radiant
- 100% said skin looked more hydrated

What it is:
An oil-free, silicone-free, luminous matte primer that glides on for a glowing, shine-free finish.

What it does:
The luminous take on Milk Makeup's bestselling, silicone-free Blur Stick Matte Primer blurs the look of pores and fine lines while imparting a shimmering, matte finish. Powder-filled blurring microspheres absorb oil to mattify skin. The creamy formula goes on translucent to create a golden, pearl-infused glow on all skin tones and helps makeup look better and wear longer. Luminous Blur Stick is thoughtfully formulated with ingredients that won’t clog pores, is appropriate for or all skin tones, and is ideal for normal-to-oily skin types.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Luminous Blur Stick is cruelty-free, paraben-free, vegan, soy-free, talc-free, and gluten-free. Milk Makeup believes you should have good ingredients and epic payoff because compromise is cool, but not in your beauty routine. They care about what is put in their formulas just as much as what is left out. This product is cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 100 percent vegan. Milk Makeup means no rules. #LiveYourLook

What it is: A face primer and moisturizer in one that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration and preps skin for makeup with the lightest-possible texture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This moisturizing primer sets in seconds, acting as a magnet that locks in makeup. It visibly plumps and moisturizes with hyaluronic acid to smooth the look of fine lines and stop makeup from settling into pores. It‘s suitable for all skin types and, fun fact, contains 762 sextillion molecules of water per bottle.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study after 1 use:
- 97% said it felt lightweight
- 87% said skin felt quickly hydrated
- 91% said their makeup went on flawlessly

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A high-adherence blurring surface smoother and primer with advanced adaptive silicones.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Pores

If you want to know more…
This formula uses advanced adaptive silicones to act as a matte, hydrating, blurring primer for makeup that looks higher in definition and lasts longer. It can be used alone as a non-greasy hydrator to reduce the looks of pores and imperfections.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without oil, alcohol, nuts, gluten, and fragrance.

What it is:
A mattifying and hydrating makeup primer.

What it does:
This ultra-lightweight, oil-free makeup primer mattifies your complexion to diminish the look of unwanted shine while visibly reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines. It helps foundation apply to more evenly and to stay longer. Plus, it’s formulated to let light reflect off the skin’s surface, so there’s no flashback effect.