Shop Bare Makeup Primers to prepare the complexion before makeup with formulas that help create a smoother-looking base and support a polished finish. Browse the selection to find a primer suited to your preferred makeup routine, whether you want lightweight prep, added comfort, or a more even canvas for foundation and concealer.

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Eye Base Essentials main image.
Trish McEvoy
Eye Base Essentials
$38
Veil Mineral Primer main image.
Hourglass
Veil Mineral Primer
$75
ReEvolve Radiance Locking Primer main image.
Hydralift Primer main image.
Lune+Aster
Hydralift Primer
$18
PorePerfect Primer main image.
Lune+Aster
PorePerfect Primer
$18
Vanish Airbrush Primer main image.
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Primer
$58
Phyto-Teint Primer main image.
Sisley Paris
Phyto-Teint Primer
$125
Vanish Airbrush Primer main image.
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Primer
$75
Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating main image.
Age Smart Skinperfect Primer SPF 30 main image.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base main image.
Bobbi Brown
Vitamin Enriched Face Base
$69
ReEvolve Radiance Locking Primer Refill main image.
Mixturizer main image.
Jillian Dempsey
Mixturizer
$34
Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection Primer main image.
Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer main image.
Activated Botanical Primer main image.
Soft Matte Primer main image.
Glass Primer main image.
Rodial
Glass Primer
$51
Instant Eclat Primer main image.
Sisley Paris
Instant Eclat Primer
$120
Pure Canvas Primer Blurring main image.
Laura Mercier
Pure Canvas Primer Blurring
$27
Instant Correct Color Correcting Primer main image.
Skin Enhancing Primer SPF 40 main image.
Daily Primer SPF 50 main image.
Indie Lee
Daily Primer SPF 50
$46

Bare Makeup Primers create a polished, barely-there foundation for makeup while preserving the look of natural skin. Designed to smooth the appearance of texture, soften the look of pores and help complexion products apply more evenly, these primers are an essential first step for anyone who prefers an effortless, skin-like finish. Their subtle effect is especially appealing when you want makeup to look fresh in daylight, remain comfortable throughout the day and enhance your complexion without adding visible coverage.

When choosing a bare makeup primer, consider the finish and feel that best complement your skin. Hydrating formulas can bring a soft, supple look to skin that feels dry or tight, while blurring textures help create a smoother canvas beneath foundation, tinted moisturizer or concealer. Lightweight, oil-controlling options may suit combination or oily skin, while illuminating formulas add a quiet, natural-looking radiance to the high points of the face. Applying a small amount with fingertips, concentrating on the center of the face and areas where makeup tends to fade, allows the primer to melt seamlessly into the skin before complexion products are layered on top.

Bare Makeup Primers are well suited to everyday routines, special occasions and anyone building a refined, understated makeup wardrobe. They can be worn alone for a smoother, more even-looking complexion or paired with minimal makeup for a fresh, polished appearance. A primer also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates effortless beauty, enjoys experimenting with complexion products or prefers a well-prepared canvas before makeup application. Explore the collection to find a texture and finish that support your preferred look, from softly matte and refined to naturally luminous and touchably smooth.

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