Soothing Face Primer

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Primer is a skincare staple for many people. It's a great way to prep your skin for foundation or concealer or to add some extra moisture to your face in the morning. Here are some of the best soothing primers on the market today.

MILK MAKEUPMini Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer with Niacinamide

Size: 0.68 oz / 20 mL·ITEM: 2572865

Color: Translucent

1K Reviews

$27.00

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I’ve found that it also makes my makeup last longer compared to not using a primer. It's infused with natural orange blossom and chamomile, giving it a subtle, soothing scent. ...Overall, I highly recommend Milk Makeup's Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer to anyone looking for a high-quality primer that delivers on its promises. ...Skin soothing and blurring!

What it is: A mini lightweight water-cream makeup primer with skincare benefits that blurs the look of pores and fights shine for a long-lasting, soft-matte finish.


Finish: Matte


Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination


Concerns: Oil and Pores


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores.

- Bakuchiol: Helps visibly smooth skin texture and even skin tone.

- Lentil Extract: Helps reduce shine.


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

$22.00

I’ve always been a fan of Smashbox primers, this one did not disappoint. It was soothing and toned down the redness in my skin. ...I do however like the ingredients, they all help soothe the skin and I does help reducing redness.

What it is: A mini color-correcting, green-toned primer that neutralizes redness while defending skin and perfecting makeup.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Algae: Calms and soothes stressed skin.
- Rose and Mushroom: Reduce the look of irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$35.00

I really love this cream because of how hydrating it feels on my face. It is almost like a moisturizer primer and it feels very soothing for my skin. ...I love the feel of this on my face and my makeup stays out when I’ve primed my face with this.

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

What it is:
An advanced, oil-free face formula that hydrates, softens, and cushions skin.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Oiliness

If you want to know more…
This oil-free formula combines the moisturizing power of shea butter with vitamins B, C, and E for antioxidant protection to fend off environmental damage. Grapefruit and geranium fragrances leave a light, uplifting scent on skin. With daily use, this cream—rich in feel, but never greasy—helps skin to look and feel its best.

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

$52.00

Holds makeup well and definitely soothes/nourishes skin. if you have dry skin you might need to use an additional moisturizer or primer....It adds such a cute glow to my face and soothes my sensitive skin too.

What it is: An award-winning longwear gel makeup primer that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for a dewy finish.


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Lightweight, Gel


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup to prevent melting, fading, and caking.

- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) : Boost hydration to visibly smooth uneven texture.

$57.00

It’s not as tacky as the average primer but I liked that, it’s more of a soft cream. ...Overal giod primer...It gives a smooth base to cover your skin and prep it for makeup . I felt it soothes skin also , I also applied it as a moisturizer at night to see its results and my skin was hydrated .

What it is: A primer with a soft-focus finish that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly firming skin over time.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- S6Pro Complex™: Is a proprietary blend of prebiotics and probiotic extracts.
- Marine Algae and Collagen Amino Acids: Support visible firmness and tightness.
- Peptides and Grape Extract: Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This primer with peptides, co

$39.00

I enjoyed this primer. The name does not lie, it does illuminate the skin and I have noticed that under medium matte foundation, I still get a nice subtle glow which I appreciate. when it comes to primers are usually prefer primers that are tacky or sticky and this primer is not bad at all, in my opinion but I have to say it does work well in priming the face and keeping my foundation on throughout the night. ...I’m rarely impressed by primers, but wow. My face has hardly any noticeable texture with this primer.

What it is: A weightless, silicone-free, gel primer enriched with ultra-fine pearls for a lit-from-within glow.

Finish: Radiant

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Concerns: Dryness

$55.50

Game changing primer for dry skinned people...I love that this brand has a range of primers to help customize the finish of their foundations and look forward to continuing to use it both as a primer and stand alone on makeup free days thanks to it's skin care benefits....This has been amazing for repairing my dry skin and deeply soothing it! The balm texture just melts into your skin with no sticky residue.

What it is: This 98% natural balm-to-serum, intensely hydrates, repairs and soothes with our Moisture Repair Complex - a blend of 16 nourishing ingredients.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Boosts and replenishes skin's hydration levels.
- Blue Tansy Flower Extract: Soothes skin and protects against free radicals and environmental stressors.
- Centella asiatica: Cares for and calms irritated skin.

$81.00

Super soothing it’s perfect! It fills in those pores. Definitely blurs out imperfections...I really enjoyed this primer as the scent is super sweet yet woody. Super soothing and luxurious but I don’t know about the price tbh.

What it is: A primer that creates a luminous finish, visibly evens tone, and visibly plumps skin while creating a soft glow effect.

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Squalane: Helps replenish the moisture barrier, leaving skin soft and supple.

- Powder Technology: Imparts an elegant silky texture for better blendability and a natural finish.

- Elastomer Technology: Provides a soft-focus effect, which minimizes the look of pores and evens texture.

What Else You Need to Know: Optimizing foundation coverage for all-day wear, this non-sticky, smooth formula is suitable for all skin types.

$44.00

i am obsessed with this product, i have super dry flaky skin so most primers accentuate texture or pill and i am so thankful that this doesn’t do any of that. it feels soothing and actually blurs without flaking or accentuating dryness...I could not recommend this primer enough!!!

What it is: A skincare-makeup hybrid primer with Vitamin C and blue light protection that delivers a subtle glow and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines.


Finish: 
Radiant


Skin Type: 
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination


Concerns: Pores, Uneven Skin Tone


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Artemisia Capillaris: Helps to protect against blue HEV light.

- Vitamin C: Antioxidant which is renowned for helping boost skin radiance.

- Soft Focus Blurring Powders: Smooth the appearance of fine lines and large pores.


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

$41.00

Like, I can't stop touching my face! 🤣 Bye, regular primer....Light primer!!...I love this foaming primer it’s very soothing and moisturizing before a natural glam makeup.

What it is: A skincare-packed priming foam that visibly brightens and hydrates to bring out your skin’s natural glow and create a smooth base for makeup.

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Turmeric and Saffron Extracts: Visibly brighten skin and reduce redness for a healthy, natural glow.

- Apricot Extract: Nurtures skin and seals in moisture.

- Wu-Zhu-Yu Extract and Hydra Booster: Boosts radiance, helps visibly even skin tone, and locks in hydration for smoother skin.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents,

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“I also have very oily skin and it doesn’t necessarily keep me matte as long as other mattifying primers. But I do like it for winter months because it isn’t drying”
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“It’s infused with blue lotus to moisturize your skin and chamomile to help calm redness and soothe skin. There are a whopping 36 shades, so anyone can find their perfect match”
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“I'm constantly adding pore blurring primers to my collection too. I love this one because it's not super thick and doesn't immediately make me feel like I need to wash my entire face off”
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