A facial primer is a makeup product that helps you get a smooth, even surface for your face. Non-silicone primers are a great way to prep your face for foundation, and they're also great for people with dry skin. Here are some of the best non-silicone primers on the market today.
$71.00
Lightweight / clean primer...It is lightweight, non-greasy, clean & vegan product primer. A little goes a long way and it smoothes out your skin. ...Silicone free!...So happy to find a new silicone free makeup primer.
What it is: A clean, silicone-free, ultra-breathable primer that protects against harmful environmental stressors and preps skin for seamless makeup application.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Beta Glucan: Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Hibiscus: Helps to protect against free-radical damage.
- Mastic: Helps to mattify and refine skin throughout the day.
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.
$49.00
This is a great non-silicone primer to use before makeup. It works well with my bb cream and does a decent job of blurring pores. ...Very nice silicone-free primer!...I was excited to see this was silicone free! Because I don't like the slick silicone primers, I really liked the texture of this.
What it is: An ultra-lightweight and breathable water-based face primer that blurs and refines the look of pores while ensuring a long-lasting, even makeup application.
Finish: Natural
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Water 73%: Ultra lightweight and gentle on skin.
- Vitamin E Derivative: Provides antioxidant benefits.
- Glycerin: Contributes to smooth application.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2097657
Color: Radiant Pink
$63.00
I had been looking for a silicone-free primer for a long time and this one does everything that I want it to do: it blurry slightly, improved longevity, and helps my BB creams cover my under eye circles! ...I love this primer, its so lightweight & airy, with a luxurious consistency.
What it is:
A makeup primer that's specifically beneficial for oily and combination skin types.
What it does:
A silky gel emulsion, rich in natural ingredients, Prep + Prime Natural Radiance hydrates and primes to improve foundation or powder application, control oil, and promote smooth texture. Vitamins E and C protect with antioxidants, while caffeine calms skin. Illuminating pearl powders reflect optic radiance. The formula disappears upon application, resulting in a beautiful glow. The formula controls shine, provides long-term hydration, and improves radiance while smoothing and softening the look of skin.
What else you need to know:
This product is silicone-free.
$55.00
So the last couple of years, I've been experimenting with a bunch of non-silicone ones. Tatcha liquid primer has been my favorite, but I felt it wasn't special enough for the price tag. ...I can not use silicone heavy primers, my skin gets massive acne from the silicones clogging pores.
What It Is: A silicone-free primer that preps the skin for long-lasting makeup, minimizes pores and creates a soft-focus, natural matte finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, talc, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
ITEM: 2770352
Size: 0.44 oz / 12.5 g
$49.00
I’ve been using the non-comedogenic...I’ve been using the non-comedogenic mattifying primer stick. It controls shine, minimizes pores, and keeps my makeup flawless for hours. ...Just got my hands on the Pore Eclipse Matte Blur Stick from @milkmakeup and I'm obsessed! 🌟 This non-comedogenic, 98% natural, silicone-free wonder controls shine, locks in makeup for up to 16 hours, and blurs pores like a dream. ✨ With ingredients like charcoal, tea tree oil, bakuchiol, and niacinamide, it smooths, detoxifies, and absorbs oil for a soft matte finish without caking or drying.
What It Is: A non-comedogenic mattifying and blurring primer stick that controls shine on the go and locks on makeup for up to 16 hours while minimizing the look of pores.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lentil extract and Charcoal: absorbs oil to control shine
- Niacinamide and Bakuchiol: help smooth skin texture and minimize the look of pores and fine lines
- Tea Tree Oil: helps tone and soothe skin
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and vegan.
ITEM: 2362432
Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL
$41.00
I love this primer its light weight, non sticky and very soft on my skin. ...Radiant, non sticky, no greasy!...I have oily/combination skin and yet this gives me a non greasy radiant glow. I used it with the Rare Beauty foundation and concealer and the result was absolutely stunning.
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
Size: 0.63 oz / 18 g·ITEM: 2836708
Color: Universal Radiant - colorless/translucent with soft gold pearl
$52.50
Glides on my skin like butter and is surprisingly moisturizing while keeping a nice non greasy finish as a base for my foundation. I notice the most difference in smoothing out my fine lines on my forehead. ...I plan to purchase the non radiant version as the shimmer is a bit much for the office.
What it is: An award-winning, visibly balancing balm-to-powder primer for a smooth, refined finish and all-day absorption of sweat and oil.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte, Radiant
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Upsalite: Absorbs excess sebum and sweat without depleting skin's hydration.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Visibly balances oily skin and diminishes signs of aging.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan,
ITEM: 2792877
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL
$41.00
Using clean ingredients is always a factor I look into when purchasing makeup and skin care so I love the fact that Milk Makeup is silicone free and has included hyaluronic acid to their new primer. ...I’m obsessed with this primer! It’s hydrating and non irritating, and It makes my skin look really dewy and glowy.
What it is: A clean, long-wearing, illuminating primer that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates with hyaluronic acid for a soft, radiant, golden-hour glow.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup for up to 12 hours.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide: Hydrate and smooth for plumper-looking skin.
- Light-Reflecting Pearls: Add a warm, luminous glow.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2787414
$41.00
This primer has a gentle, non-irritating formula, which I really appreciate....AMAZING NON SILICONE PRIMER!...I have been searching for a non silicone primer and I am so glad that I came across the Huda Beauty Blur Primer!
What it is: A noncomedogenic, jelly-like primer that quickly absorbs excess oil, smooths texture, and blurs pores for an airbrushed, soft-focus finish.
Finish: Sheer
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Milk Thistle Extract: Rich in antioxidants and soothes oily skin.
- Glycerin: Moisturizes and soothes oily skin.
- Polymers: Visibly blurs pores and smooths texture.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: An ultra-blurring, silicone-free primer that is good for your skin and so easy to use. This lightweight, long-lasting primer has a refreshing, cooling, jelly-like texture that layers well on top of skincare and SPF.
ITEM: 2517712
Size: 1 oz. / 30 mL
$57.00
So firstly, I like that it explicitly states "silicone free" because I've been reading that it's best to a silicone free primer w/a foundation that doesn't contain silicone, or vice versa; a silicone based primer w/a silicone based foundation, and I have more sf foundations. ...This is a real trat, I don't usually use primers because they are full of silicones that break me out.
What it is: A hydrating primer with a fresh, dewy finish that defends skin and perfects makeup.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Triple Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps for up to 72 hours.
- Niacinamide: Nourishes skin.
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.
