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.

Size: 0.68 oz / 20 mL·ITEM: 2572865
Color: Translucent
$27.00
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.

ITEM: 2448124
Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL
$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’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.

ITEM: 2073195
Size: 0.50 oz/ 15 mL
$35.00
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 creamrich in feel, but never greasyhelps skin to look and feel its best.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

ITEM: 2169423
Size: 1.52 / 45 mL
$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....Love this primer, it fills in my larger pores and smooths my face for makeup application.
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

ITEM: 2362432
Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL
$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

ITEM: 2640779
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 mL
$34.00
Plus, it feels soothing on the skin, making it ideal for my with sensitive skin...This is a very light weight liquid with a green tint to it that beautifully soothes the redness in the skin and helps even everything out for foundation.
What it is: A mini color-correcting makeup primer that quickly neutralizes redness and hydrates for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.
Concerns: Dryness, Redness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect and promote radiant-looking skin and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Neutralize redness on the go with a travel-friendly version of MAKE UP FOR EVER’s bestselling primer. Perfect for addressing flushed skin or blemishes, its green pigments correct redness in skin for up to 24 hours.* This primer is powered by ginseng to help balance texture for a smooth and even makeup application. (*Instrumental test on 20 subjects.)

ITEM: 2738664
Size: 1.41 oz / 40 g
$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.









