Water Based Face Primer
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Water-based face primers are a great way to prep your skin for makeup. They're also a good option for people with sensitive skin or those who don't want to use oil on their faces. Water-based face primers are easy to find and use, making them a great choice for beginners. Here are a few of our favorites.
$47.00
Most of my favorite foundations are water based, so I’m always on the lookout for a good water based primer. ...I really liked this primer. I’ve never been a fan of water based ones but this was nice. ...Great water based primer
What it is: An ultra-lightweight and breathable water-based face primer that blurs and refines the look of pores while ensuring a long-lasting, even makeup application.
Finish: Natural
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Water 73%: Ultra lightweight and gentle on skin.
- Vitamin E Derivative: Provides antioxidant benefits.
- Glycerin: Contributes to smooth application.
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.
$61.00
This primer is amazing!!...I absolutely love this primer! It is a water based primer and I immediately feel the hydration on my skin. ...Water based primer only works with water based fou...If this isn't working for you it's because if is a WATER based primer - if you are trying it with founddarions that are not WATER BASED then it will seperate and look spotty.
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.
MILK MAKEUPHydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
ITEM: 2169423
Size: 1.52 / 45 mL
$52.00
must use with water based foundation...It is a water based primer so you have to use it with a water based foundation, like the Milk one. ...Holy grail primer!!...Keep in mind you do need to use water based face products since it’s a water based primer.
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
Awesome for my very temperamental sometimes dry, sometimes oily skin and great base for water based foundation. Gives a great glowy look....Water based primer water based make up = flawless application.
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.
$43.50
It's super easy to apply, and only requires 1-2 drops at a time. It's water based, so it didn't leave my skin oily at all either. ...It would also be great for those who don't wear makeup, as it helps to balance water levels and boosts hydration.
What it is: A lightweight and hydrating Korean priming serum hybrid with Diamond Mineral Powder for visibly smooth and long-lasting makeup wear.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Diamond Mineral Powder: Creates a visibly translucent glow and smooths skin’s appearance.
- Light Fit Prep Technology: Helps makeup last longer.
- Ceramide Hydration Gel: Delivers and locks in moisture for an oil-water balance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens
$49.00
It’s a thinner formula almost like a water based moisturizer. Plus I love the packaging and the color....It works with any foundation I've used and stays matte (I've only used matte water based foundations though). It definitely makes my makeup last compared to other primers I've used.
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
What it is:
A shine-stopping, pore-diffusing primer that smooths the way for better foundation application and longer wear with an instant retouch effect.
What it does:
Nothing is sexier than touch-worthy skin. Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer is the first step to getting there. Paired with Pro Filt'r Foundation, this oil-free primer smooths away the look of pores, visibly evens skin tone and texture, and instantly absorbs shine without feeling dry or chalky. That means smoother foundation application and longer makeup wear.
$52.50
I got this as an alternative to the milk makeup hydro grip primer bc i use a water based concealer, and this is a water based primer. there’s no weird smell, it lasts all day, and makes my makeup look so good!...It didn't feel heavy and is water based. It kept my Estee Lauder foundation perfectly in place.
What it is: A smoothing and hydrating face primer that grips foundation into place and supports its staying power, so your makeup look lasts up to eight hours longer.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This long-wearing complexion primer goes on sheer, silky soft to the touch, and leaves skin feeling hydrated. It preps and smooths the look of skin, then grips makeup in place so it lasts longer, but is so lightweight that you can wear it solo. It reduces the look of fine lines and leaves skin feeling slightly lifted.
$62.00
This primer is a perfect, simple, hydrating, water-based primer with no pore clogging ingredients and no fragrance. ...A nice lightweight water based primer . I tried the Laura Mercier pure Canvas Primer - Hydrating explicitly in order to review it.
What it is: A primer that smooths skin for even makeup application and visibly plumps the skin to improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Skin Perfecting Complex: Blend of rose extracts that work to moisturize, protect, and smooth skin.
- Minerals: Mineral-enriched water sourced from France known to decrease dullness.
- Glycerin: Attracts moisture to the skin for flawless makeup application.
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 syn
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