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

934 Reviews

$27.00

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Skin soothing and blurring!...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. ...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.

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.

$39.00

The best hydrating primer...I used it with the rare beauty foundation and it looked amazing . It also soothes your redness and gives an even appearance to your skin...The primer contains green tea extract which contains antioxidants and helps soothe and calm the skin.

What it is: A hydrating, cushiony gel primer that blurs the look of pores and fine lines, boosts and extends makeup wear, and helps fight shine all day.

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Oil and Pores

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and conditions.
- Green Tea Extract: Helps soothe and calm skin.
- Vitamin E: Protects skin from environmental stressors.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and retinyl palmitate. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$22.00

I do however like the ingredients, they all help soothe the skin and I does help reducing redness. ...Smashbox Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Face Primer- I received this primer from my VoxBox to try out, && this is one of the most effective primers I’ve ever tried.

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.

$34.00

This was one of the best vitamin face bases I have ever owned I love it. It soothes my skins and it is very beneficial. ...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 just feels really nice & soothing on my face.

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.

$49.00

Perfect for oily faces!!!...Introducing the Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum, a revolutionary multi-action priming serum that transforms from water to powder to control shine, refine pores, and soothe skin all day long. Developed by CEO and Founder, Danessa Myricks, this featherlight serum is clinically proven to reduce sebum production and provide a matte finish without drying out your skin.

What it is: A mattifying water-to-powder serum that primes, absorbs shine, and visibly refines skin with Comfort Matte Complex, a unique blend of seven potent ingredients.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

$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

$57.00

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 was so excited to try the new anti redness formula because redness is one of my biggest skin concerns. It’s a soothing primer with active ingredients formulated to target redness, smooth lines and imperfections.

What it is: A 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.

What Else You Need to Know: This primer forms a breathable, silky barrier that visibly perfects your skin.

$51.50

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.

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“I was skeptical at first (because the foaming seemed a bit gimmicky) but am really liking this primer! It gives a natural glow, which I like. I’m not a fan of glowy primers that have glitter or mica”
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“I’ve started using it as my primer before make-up application. It both hydrates and leaves a plump and tacky base to apply make up on top of”
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“I received this for free in exchange for my honest review. This primer is so good milk makeups primer makes my makeup last all day long”
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“Absolutely love this primer, my foundation just glides on and lasts. I have used with the La Mer soft fluid foundation, but also with other brands and love it with each one”
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“it seems like a serum in texture and how it sits on the skin— it does have a luminizing effect and allows for smooth makeup application but doesn’t add any staying power”
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“This mattifying primer is the best for a matte look. It leaves ma skin smooth and it does blur imperfections”
Soothing Makeup
“It’s definitely more so a light coverage skin tint but I found it did a good job at neutralizing some scars I had and the tiger grass definitely helped soothe some pre existing pimples! The only issue I faced was struggling to find my shade but I find them to be quite flexible”
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“I have used other brands like BareMinerals and Smashbox primers and it leaves you feeling slightly greasy and the primer itself is thick”
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“Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer gifted by Milk Makeup excels in creating a matte, pore-blurring base that lasts all day”
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“I did open the bottle and dad a Q-tip into the product to give it a try and I must say my foundation has never looked better my pores were smoothed out my makeup stayed in place and it just looks so natural”

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