If you're looking for a way to smooth out your skin before you apply your makeup, or if you want to use a primer to help your foundation last longer, silicone primers are the way to go. They're easy to use and they can be used on all skin types. Here are some of the best silicone primers available today.
$7.80
This product is white, not clear like other silicone primers. It works great as a foundation primer for smooth application and hides pores decently but is not very good for helping to hide other texture. ...The Ordinary High-Adherence is just a basic mediocre silicone primer, very inexpensive. The company markets `advanced adaptive silicones`, but the product fails to impress. ...Mediocre primer, barely does anything
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
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1713114
Color: Blur Primer Gold - brightens and evens skintone
$76.00
Touche Eclat Blur Primer...I usually don't like silicone based primers, but this one didn't feel overly slippery or strange on the skin. ...I like the texture of this primer, similar to other silicone primers but more moisturizing.
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.
$95.00
This is my now go to primer I’ll try others to make sure it’s best for me but for now I have found my holy grail of primers....I bought the jumbo version after trying other grip primers and at first I didn’t feel the gripping but after a minute or two it would dry and I would apply my makeup. for the price it’s nothing life changing.
What it is: A clean, silicone-free dewy makeup primer with hyaluronic acid that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrates skin to prevent meltdown and caking.—now in a jumbo size with more than 3x the original.
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Grips makeup to prevent melting, fading, and caking.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Hemp-Derived Cannabis Seed Extract: Boost hydration to visibly smooth uneven texture.
- Aloe Water + Hemp-derived Cannabis Seed Extract: Provide additional boost of hydration to lock in moisture.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$63.00
I love this primer, its so lightweight & airy, with a luxurious consistency. ...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!
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.
$54.00
I can not use silicone heavy primers, my skin gets massive acne from the silicones clogging pores. ...It’s so amazing. Silicone free! 1000x better then the smashbox primers.
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.
$48.50
Amazing primer!...Non greasy, without that silicone feeling I hate! It’s smooth and silky texture and the best part is it makes your skin glow without being too shimmery or sparkly.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A lightweight primer formulated with coconut alkanes in an antioxidant-rich, organic base of botanical juices infused with an age-defying serum.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
If you want to know more…
Phyto Pigments Illuminating Primer is formulated to illuminate skin, smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and blur imperfections for a flawless complexion and naturally beautiful radiance. It hydrates skin and controls oil with coconut alkanes and organic glycerin.
ITEM: 2362432
Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL
$39.00
Not something I would have ordered for myself as I don’t wear primer year-round but I am so glad Influenster included this Illuminating Primer with their Rare Beauty box! ...New favorite primer...It also is more towards the fee of a moisturizing/lotion primer rather than a silicone one. That’s my preference, so it gets a higher rating from me for that (especially going into winter), but if that’s not your preference, you may not enjoy as much.
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
$22.00
what is the wizard silicone-free detangling hair primer? it's the wizard you all know and love, now silicone-free. this lightweight primer protects against 450°f heat, cuts down on blow dry time, reduces frizz, + detangles all hair types. who it's for all hair is welcome! ...It is important to note it is a non-silicone largely an oil based product. Silicones can protect the hair, reduce frizz, add shine however this product instead of containing synthetic silicones uses natural based plant oils to achieve these same things therefore if you have normal to well hydrated hair and/or use moderate to heavy application it should not be a surprise that it would make your hair greasy.
What it is: A silicone-free, lightweight primer that reduces frizz, protects against up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit heat, and detangles all hair types.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
- Shine
$43.00
Detangling primer...Amikas the wizard silicone-free detangling mist was something i really wanted to love but just ended up on my like list just because it does detangle and does do other justices but overall it was just to oily for my personal liking....Amazing product from Amika , The Wizard Silicone-free Detangling Primer is so good on my hair .
What it is: A silicone-free, lightweight primer that reduces frizz, protects against up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit heat, and detangles all hair types.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
- Shine
$49.00
Best primer I’ve ever used! I have combo/oily skin, and this primer is magic for any foundation!...I got foundation, primer and spray and all three are excellent. I loved it.
What it is:
A lightweight gel lotion that evens out skin redness and tone while adding radiance.
What it does:
A lightweight gel lotion formulated with special-effect silicones, this formula evens out skin redness and skin tone while adding radiance. It improves the laydown and application of foundation or powder.
What else you need to know:
This product is non-acnegenic, oil-free, and suitable for all skin types.