Mattifying primers help absorb excess oil, minimize the appearance of pores, and create a matte finish that lasts. When applying mattifying primer, start with clean skin and apply a thin layer all over the face before applying foundation or other makeup products. Be sure to let the primer set before continuing with your makeup routine for the best results. Here are some of the best mattifying face primers available today.
ITEM: 2517738
Size: 1 oz. / 30 mL
$57.00
I was super excited when I found out that Influenster was sending me this Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Face Primer because I am so oily in my T zone. ...The real mattifying face prime! It’s awesome, It leaves the skin very soft and matte and the makeup lasts much longer without being greasy. ...The real mattifying face prime!
What it is: An oil-fighting primer with a matte finish to defend your skin and perfect your makeup.
Finish: Matte
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc: Mop up oil.
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.
What Else You Need to Know: Infused with nourishing, protective, and visibly balancing Silkscreen Complex, this primer forms a breathable, silky barrier.
ITEM: 2517779
Size: .34 oz / 10 mL
$22.00
Primer for oily skin...Best primer ! Instantly mattifies your face and is the perfect primer for oily skin...Let me start by saying this primer truly is mattifying. It’s a thick formula that mattifies your skin to prep it for foundation.
What it is: A mini oil-fighting primer with a matte finish to defend your skin and perfect your makeup.
Finish: Matte
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc: Mop up oil.
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.
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 ml·ITEM: 2424760
Color: Shine Control
$34.00
Matte Look...Matte look I get very oily throughout the day and I’m always trying mattifying and poreless primers so i was so happy when I got shine control through influencer and you only need a small amount and work it into the skin and my skin felt velvety and I wasn’t shiny by the time I got home from work !!! ...Most primers just seem to melt into my oily skin and don’t mattify at all.
What it is: A mattifying makeup primer that absorbs oil to control shine, delivers a blurred, velvety finish, and extends makeup wear.
Finish: Natural
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a blurred, matte complexion for up to 20 hours with the Mini Step 1 Primer Shine Control. This comfortable formula is made with mineral clay powder, absorbs oil, and controls shine while extending the wear of makeup.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424679
Color: Shine Control - for oily, normal, combination skin
$57.00
Good primer, but not worth the price...I don’t feel that the results justify the price of the primer. Have I seen any other primers mattify my skin better than this primer? ...My favorite mattifying primer!...I've used many mattifying primers (Fenty - old one and new one, Danessa Myricks - both, Milk, Smashbox, etc.) and I keep coming back to this one!
What it is: A mattifying makeup primer that absorbs oil to control shine, delivers a blurred, velvety finish, and extends makeup wear.
Finish: Natural
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a blurred, matte complexion for up to 20 hours with the Step 1 Primer Shine Control. This comfortable formula is made with mineral clay powder, absorbs oil, and controls shine while extending the wear of makeup.
Size: 1.35 oz / 40 mL·ITEM: 2572857
Color: Translucent
$52.00
Rating: 4.7/5 Highly recommended for those seeking a reliable, high-performance mattifying primer. Milk Makeup has nailed it with this one!...Mattifies & Blurs!...Definitely lived up to its promise to mattify. Great base layer for makeup. Noticed the chemical smell as others mentioned but it was not too bad.
What it is: A non-comedogenic makeup primer with skincare benefits that blurs pores, controls shine, and locks makeup for up to 12 hours with a 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.
$46.00
Clearly Mattifying...I like this as it really does it job, it mattify the area in my face that is oily like the T zone. ...mattify on the go!...I've been using this product for a couple of weeks now, and I really like it. it's super easy to swipe on and blend out with your fingers, and the compact size is perfect to just throw into your bag. I like that it mattifies, but still keeps your skin looking like skin. my one complaint is that it feels just a little powdery after application.
What it is: A lightweight, clear balm-to-powder formula that blots oil to create a soft-matte finish and visibly blur texture imperfections.
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silica: Oil-absorbing minerals.
- Jeju Island Volcanic Ash: Naturally absorbs excess oil.
- Mugwort Extract: Acts as a skin-nourishing extract that targets the look of skin blemishes and irritation.
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, and cruelty-
Size: 0.68 oz / 20 mL·ITEM: 2572865
Color: Translucent
$27.00
Gel matte Consistency...This primer is mattifying and like a dry gel consistency. ...Excels in creating a matte, pore-blurring base...Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer gifted by Milk Makeup excels in creating a matte, pore-blurring base that lasts all day.
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.
$46.00
Great primer...I love this primer! it mattifies and definitely increases the longevity of my make up....It works okay as a primer, makeup stays on and it mattifies but only for a couple hours.
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.
ITEM: 2848984
Size: 0.33 oz / 10 mL
$21.00
Great Mattifying Primer...I'm a very oily girl and recently tried the mattifying primer and can confirm it does indeed keep me matte throughout the day and feels very lightweight and keeps my skin from being super shiny at the end of the day which I love....Mattifying for sure!...This is a good primer for anyone looking to mattify their skin!!
What it is: A sweat-proof, waterproof, aluminum-free primer that absorbs excess sweat and oil to visibly tighten pores, mattify skin, and prolong makeup wear.
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Combination
Concerns: Oil, Pores, Uneven Skin Tone
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bamboo Marrow Powder: Absorbs excess sweat and oil.
- Horsetail and Sage Extracts: Absorb excess sweat and tighten the look of pores.
- Squalane: Prevents dry skin.
$65.00
Mattifying & Oil Control...I like how when I instantly applied this I noticed that it had a mattifying effect for oil control. It also made my makeup blur and look and feel flawless....A matiffiying glowy primer!...While it’s not an ultra-mattifying primer, it effectively controls oil, leaving a balanced, natural finish.
What it is: A primer that smooths skin for even makeup application and reduces the appearance of pores.
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Skin-Perfecting Complex: Blend of rose extracts that work to moisturize, protect, and smooth skin.
- Silica Beads: Instantly blurs and smooths the appearance of imperfections.
- Red Clover Flower Extract: Controls oil while actively decreasing appearance of pore size over time.
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.<
