Oily Skin Primers

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Oily Skin Primers.

Oily skin is a common problem, and it's often difficult to find a primer that will help your skin look less shiny. However, there are several primers that can help you achieve this goal. Here are some primers for oily skin on the market today.

MAKE UP FOR EVERMini Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer

Size: 0.5 oz / 15 ml·ITEM: 2424778

Color: Pore Minimizer

447 Reviews

$24.00

Face Primer...Good for oily skin. and for long wear. I will recommended top anyone. ...A must have for oily skin...Good primer for oily skin, give this mate effect to your skin instantly

What it is: A mini-size smoothing makeup primer that visibly reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines for a smooth texture and blurred finish.

Finish:
Natural

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, and Combination

Concerns: Pores

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of pores for up to 24 hours and instantly smooth skin's appearance with the Mini Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer. Innovative polymers and silica visibly blur and smooth fine lines and skin’s texture, while ginseng maintains balance. The translucent formula works on all skin tones.

MAKE UP FOR EVERStep 1 Primer Pore Minimizer

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424687

Color: Pore Minimizer - for oily, normal, combination skin

382 Reviews

$41.00

Works well with oily skin...I use it first thing under my foundation and it helps to Minimize my pores around my nose and t-zone. I have very oily skin, but this product does not contribute to it- I think it actually helps reduce an oily appearance....Good for oily skin!...I love this primer! I have super oily skin and pores and it does help conceal them!

What it is: A smoothing makeup primer that visibly reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines for a smooth texture and blurred finish.

Finish:
Natural

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, and Combination

Concerns: Pores

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of pores for up to 24 hours and instantly smooth skin's appearance with the Step 1 Primer Pore Minimizer. Innovative polymers and silica visibly blur and smooth fine lines and skin’s texture, while ginseng maintains balance. The translucent formula works on all skin tones.

$18.00

What it is: A blurring, mattifying primer that minimizes the look of pores, visibly evens texture, and controls shine while gripping makeup for all-day, ultimate wear.

Skin Type:
Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Oil, Pores, Uneven Skin Tone

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines, and texture and helps address shine.
- Witch Hazel: Visibly tightens pores.
- Glycerin: Minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines, and texture and helps address shine.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban.

$42.00

My new favorite primer!...With normal/oily skin, I have to be careful of anything that says hydrating, but this has the perfect amount of hydration. ...Dry to Normal Skin! Not for oily girls...I absolutely loved it from a brightening and hydrating perspective. I have oily skin and live in Texas so the heat and humidity definitely made my T-Zone look oily after a few hours.

What it is: A refreshing, lightweight, and hydrating face primer enhanced with a natural glow for up to 12 hours of smooth and seamless makeup wear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Double Hyaluronic Acid: Immediately hydrates the surface of skin and delivers long-lasting hydration.
- Squalane: Supports skin’s barrier by locking in hydration and retaining moisture.
- Cacao Peptides and Moringa Seed: Helps defend skin from harmful blue light and pollution.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, o

$54.00

not for oily skin...Definitely did not help tame my oily skin. My make up looked like it was sliding off with this primer...Primer holy grail for oily girlies...If you're having trouble finding a primer that works for oily skin, definitely give this one a try.

What it is: A weightless liquid primer that protects skin from pollutants and makeup while helping your look go on better and last longer.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Thin Layers of Silk (Fibroin, Sericin, and Silk Powder): Diminish the look of pores, fines lines, and imperfections for the perfect canvas before makeup.

$34.00

I am obsessed with this primer. If you have oily skin but still want to feel moisturized without feeling too oily, this is for you! ...Must have primer!...This is the best primer I have ever used. I have oily skin, I have tried primers targeted for oily skin, mattifying and they end up making me super oily or they make my face look heavy.

What it is: A primer that blurs, absorbs oil, and primes the skin, leaving a cloud like finish without mattifying.

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shea Butter: Boosts moisture and nourishes skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrates the skin and leaves it looking plumper.
- Polymethylsilesquiloxane: Increases long wear of makeup while reducing the appearance of pores.

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 cruel

$34.00

An Oily Skins Girls Best Friend...By far the BEST PRIMER for oily skin. I have tried aooo many from all brands. ...Oily skin needs to try this!!!...I paid for this myself. So I’ve tried every primer for oily skin under the sun and this is the best I’ve come across.

$42.00

When you need a daily primer...I have oily skin so I tend to use a primer even with my basic everyday makeup looks. ...great for oily skin...Only primer I have found to work for my oily skin. Keeps makeup in place without setting powder.

What it is: A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Probiotics: Boosts skin’s visible radiance and elasticity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$20.00

Game changer for oily skin...yesssss! finally found a primer for my oily skin. having such oily skin usually causes my foundations to separate. don't get me wrong, oils still come through but at least my foundation doesn't separate. also great for those smile lines! ...Best Primer for Oily Skin!!...I've tried many for my oily skin and big pores, but this is the best primer everrrrr.

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.

Finish:
Radiant Natural Matte

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.

What Else You Need to Know: This silicone-free, oil-free makeup primer goes on clear to work across all skin tones and types.

$20.00

Great for oily skin...My go-to primer for oily skin. Doesn’t make me look sweaty and works well with every foundation I’ve used....A MUST FOR OILY SKINS GALS...Paired with the fenty pro filter for my oily skin is amazing! Super smooth skin! If I don't use it my foundation looks terrible

What it is: A mattifying primer for combination-to-oily skin that delivers maximum all-day shine control while improving and extending the wear of foundation.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blue Agave Extract: Helps to mattify the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is oil-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Mattify skin, fight shine all day, and smooth the look of pores without feeling tight or dry with the Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer. Paired with Pro Filt'r foundation (sold separately), this oil-free primer—made with Blue Agave Extract and blurring powder—helps makeup blend better, last longer, and stay fresh all day without caking.

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