Silicone Primers

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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.

Yves Saint LaurentTouche Eclat Blur Face Primer

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1713114

Color: Blur Primer Gold - brightens and evens skintone

2.3K Reviews

$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.

MAC CosmeticsPrep + Prime Natural Radiance

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2097657

Color: Radiant Pink

17 Reviews

$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.

$61.00

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.

$46.00

Great primer!...This primer has the most unique texture I’ve ever tried. ...The primer for oily skin...I love the texture of this primer. It doesn’t feel tacky when applied like any other silicone based primers.

What it is: A cooling, face-priming gel that visibly smooths and brightens skin while creating a makeup-gripping base.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Probiotic Extracts: Enhance visible smoothness and support skin’s barrier.
- Yuzu: Visibly brightens.
- Willowherb: Soothes blemish-prone skin.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This clean, effective priming gel feels cooling and refreshing to apply. It’s dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic, is silicone-free, and does not contai

$38.00

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

$43.00

The Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer was gifted to me and it’s perfect for curly hair helps get the knots out while protecting my hair against heat up to 450°, cuts down on blow dry. ...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

MAC CosmeticsPrep + Prime Skin

ITEM: 2096972

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

16 Reviews

$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.

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