Best Sheer Foundation Primers in 2026

Transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas, ready for makeup application that lasts all day.

Formula infused with grape, Vitamins A, C and E to help boost complexion and hydrate your skin.

Blend evenly on face and allow to dry before applying makeup.

MATTE PRIMER FOR PREPPING: Our matte makeup primer readies your face after your skin care regimen and before makeup application to ensure your look is locked in. It delivers an immediate smooth effect on your skin.

GET FLAWLESS FACE MAKEUP: Lock in your makeup with the power of our make up primer. This makeup primer for face leaves a matte finish that protects your makeup throughout the day from oiliness and creasing.

SKIN PRIMER FOR FACE WITH SKIN BENEFITS: Besides evening out your skin tone, our formula enlivens the appearance of your skin and balances your complexion. This pore minimizer primer is perfect for layering under makeup as it protects against creasing.

Infused with Squalane for optimal hydration, perfect for all skin types.

Velvety texture glides effortlessly over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect and the ultimate grip on your makeup.

Apply a thin, even amount to moisturized skin prior to makeup application and allow to set for 30 seconds before applying foundation.

Pore Minimizer Face Primer: A pore blurring makeup primer, Baby Skin goes on like a moisturizer to help create a smooth canvas over which to apply foundation, and leaves the skin looking matte and poreless

Bye Bye Pores: Apply primer, face makeup and concealer, or wear primer on a bare face for a low maintenance look that's smooth, matte and moisturized all day; If you're looking to minimize pores, this primer is for you

Best Face Forward: We have sheer, medium, and full coverage foundation in liquid, stick, and cushion foundation formulas, plus a range of concealers, primers, contours, highlighters, and pressed powders

Studio Perfect Primer: Color correct and prep with our Green Studio Perfect Primer; Neutralize redness and irritation caused by rosacea, acne, and broken capillaries and prolong the wear of your foundation with this color correcting primer

Smooth and Easy Application: Apply Green Studio Perfect Primer to lighter skin tones with redness concerns like rosacea, acne, and sensitivity to neutralize redness and provide a smooth surface for makeup; Also available in Clear and Lavender

Face From Foundation To Finish: Complete your makeup look with our full line of face products to aid in color correction and coverage from concealer, blush, bronzer, foundations and contouring to palettes and powders

PORE MINIMIZING & ANTI-WRINKLE PRIMER: The pore-minimizing formula of our primer face makeup tightens pores and gives a lifting effect to dull and saggy skin. This makeup primer for face with collagen helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and smooth skin texture so that it avails skin to be seamless.

SMOOTHING AND HYDRATING PORE PRIMER: Touch in Sol primer face makeup for oily skin instantly hydrates the skin and prevents moisture loss by strengthening the moisture barrier. This pore filler primer will give you a healthy-looking face at once while regulating the oil excretion and controlling sebum production.

VELVETY SKIN BEFORE & AFTER MAKEUP: The lightweight and non-sticky foundation primer will prepare the skin before the makeup by minimizing the spots, blemishes and hydrating the skin. This face primer shrinks the look of pores and smoothens the skin so you can apply professional quality makeup right at home.

Creates a radiant, flawless finish.

Increases skin's luminosity with sheer light diffusers.

Helps extend the wear of makeup.

OIL-FREE FACE PRIMER. That creates a smooth makeup base, absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.

EFFORTLESS MAKEUP APPLICATION. Forget the #filter, with La Base Pro Face Primer, that “air brushed look” is made possible without the mess or the mechanics.

LANCÔME ELASTO-SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY, this face primer refines skin’s texture and diffuses light. It visibly reduces imperfections and creates a smooth base.

IN YOUR FACE PRIMER - This powerful, travel-size primer grips your foundation in place and boosts its staying power, so your makeup look lasts up to 8 hours longer.

LEGEND IN THE MAKING - Vegan and cruelty-free All Nighter Longwear Face Primer smooths skin and gives it a hit of hydration, so your makeup always looks fresh and evenly applied.

LIGHTWEIGHT TEXTURE - The weightless feel of this long-lasting makeup primer goes on sheer and silky-soft, leaving skin feeling hydrated and slightly lifted throughout the day.

Smoothens skin and blurs flaws to create the perfect canvas

Helps extend the wear of your makeup

Long-lasting, weightless feel

MAKEUP ALL DAY LONG: The Blemish Control Face Primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for applying makeup such as foundation and concealer and making it last.

CONTROL BREAKOUTS & BLEMISHES: More than your average primer, this product is infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree to help control breakouts and blemishes while making sure your makeup stays put.

ALL SKIN TYPES WELCOME: Our Blemish Control Face Primer works effectively on all skin types.

TINTED PRIMER: A silky, oil free, tinted primer with pure mineral sun protection glides on to instantly even skin tone, mask imperfections and provide all day coverage.

PREP: Wear alone for sheer radiance or prep foundation for a flawless complexion. Recommended for all skin types, even sensitive skin.

RADIANCE: Apply under your mineral makeup base or foundation for all day coverage. Sheer to medium coverage and semi-matte finish.

POWERFUL-ANTIOXIDANTS: This carefully formulated Purlisse Glow BB Cream formula moisturizes and protects with powerful antioxidants. This tinted face sunscreen also evens skin tone and hides imperfections for naturally radiant skin.

MORE RADIANT APPEARANCE: Silk Glow BB Cream helps to remove the look of impurities. Restores skin to a more radiant appearance. Also protects from environmental stressors.

DEWY FINISH AND HYDRATING: Purlisse Silk BB Cream helps you achieve a flawless, gorgeous matte meets dewy finish while key ingredients provide skincare benefits that improve skin texture and tone. Lightweight, easy-to-apply formula, Radiant BB fresh hydrating beauty Balm smoothes and blurs.

Contains skin loving ingredients that provides deep moisture to the skin.

Lightweight sheer coverage that is rich in hydration and have a radiant canvas that are the key essentials to the perfect primer.

Has the perfect radiant finish by mixing different pearlescent properties that are tailored to each product and shade.

Illuminating lightweight primer formulated with rich coconut alkanes & infused with an age-defying serum to smooth the appearance of lines and blur imperfections for a flawless complexion and naturally beautiful radiance

No silicones or dimethicones.

With Certified Organic Ingredients to protect humans, animals and the planet.

CHAMPAGNE GLOW BRIGHTENING MAKEUP PRIMER: Laura Geller was the brand that invented makeup primer. Create a smooth canvas for improved foundation application and wear and keep your face feeling fresh all day! Wear it with or without makeup.

LIGHTWEIGHT NON-GREASY GRIPPING FORMULA : This subtle gold tinted primer creates the perfect base for a long-lasting makeup look. The lightweight, non-greasy formula minimizes the look of fine lines for a smooth complexion.

FORMULATED WITH GOOD FOR YOU INGREDIENTS: Featuring a blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin and Antioxidant Botanical ingredients, this nourishing formula brightens and replenishes skin for a healthier, suppler complexion.

Age Perfect by L'Oreal Paris blurring face Primer is infused with a caring serum and features a universal rosy formula

This product can either be worn alone or with age Perfect radiant serum foundation or age Perfect creamy powder foundation plus Y5

It instantly smooths the look of lines and pores. In 1 Use it diffuses the look of lines with a natural-looking, soft-focus finish

Oil-free formula infused kaolin and white charcoal delivers a perfect matte finish.

Velvety texture glides effortlessly over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect and the ultimate grip on your makeup.

Apply a thin, even amount to moisturized skin prior to makeup application and allow to set for 30 seconds before applying foundation.

Create the perfect base to ensure your makeup lasts from day to night with the Makeup Face Primer. Prep your skin to minimize pores and create a smooth finish, ready for makeup application for a flawless finish.

Enriched with a unique transparent silicone gel base, and Vitamin A, C & E, Pore Minimizing Foundation Primer helps prevent the loss of hydration throughout the day, which keeps the skin looking young and fresh

This foundation primer formulated to instantly reduce pores and controls shine and resurface to perfectly smooth for a flawless makeup all day long. Formulated to Blurs fines lines & pores for a smooth finish.

LIGHTWEIGHT FOUNDATION PRIMER: Smooth and velvety, this foundation primer can be worn alone or as a base for foundation to help your makeup last longer & look flawlessly smooth & finished. Creamy & lightweight, it helps reduce the appearance of pores.

HELPS CONCEAL FINE LINES & PORES: This foundation primer, which contains aloe vera & chamomile, helps keep your skin looking fresh & smooth. This velvety formula creates a smooth finish & helps prevent makeup from setting into fine lines & imperfections.

CRUELTY & PARABEN FREE MAKEUP & COSMETICS: From blotting paper & rice powder to primer, foundation, & blush, eye makeup & lip colors, as well as a variety of makeup brushes & blending sponges, Palladio products help you create the finished look you want.

ANTI-SHINE: TouchUp Anti-Shine Gel quickly removes unwanted shine and creates a matte finish to the skin, making it an ideal choice for those with oily skin. True professional grade, trusted by professional makeup artists to remove shine.

MULTIPLE SHADES: Available in three sheer, adaptable tints (Light, Medium, and Dark), this product can be used on its own or as a primer or as a finishing touch to help remove excess shine and oil without powder.

PROFESSIONAL: Professional makeup artists love TouchUp Anti-Shine Gel for its versatility and effectiveness in removing glare from on-camera performers, making it an essential tool for photoshoots and other on-camera appearances. It’s also preferred for its long-lasting abilities and ease of application.

[ ALL DAY FRESH AND PERMANENT MAKEUP! ] This product protects your makeup without drying your skin and leaving a sticky feeling. It ensures even distribution of makeup throughout the face. Locks in your look to ensure all-day, flawless makeup. Get a smooth, long lasting finish for your makeup with this lightweight setting spray.

[ FLAUNT IT! ] Keeps your foundation looking perfect all day long. Prevents your mascara from smudging or running. Sets your eye shadows and liner perfectly. Go on with your day, knowing that you'll still look flawless at the end of it!

[ ALL SKIN TYPES, OIL-FREE ] This oil-free, microfine finishing spray goes on evenly and weightlessly for natural, smoother-looking skin and more vibrant makeup. It is gentle and non-irritating. Our non-drying formula is suitable for all skin types, including oily skin!

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Instantly mattifies and blurs imperfections

Controls unwanted shine

Lightweight, multitasking formula instantly perfects skin's complexion while locking in moisture and improving the look of skin over time

Helps to prolong makeup wear without caking or streaking for freshly applied look all day

Evens & firms the look of skin for a silky, smooth complexion over time

EVERCOLOR PORELESS FACE DEFENDER: This high-tech alternative to powder can be used as a primer, finishing touch to lock in your makeup or worn alone as a skin perfecter.

MULTI-TASKING PRIMER AND SETTING POWDER BALM: Its utterly sheer, lightweight formula instantly diffuses the look of pores and fine lines for a soft-focus effect, while keeping your shine at bay.

INVISIBLE MATTE EFFECT FINISH: Skin looks naturally flawless, and you’ll be all day fierce!

Made with lightweight silicone. Defends against free radicals

Fills in fine lines and extends wear of foundation. Soothes skin and helps retain moisture

Use before application to create a flawless canvas. Mix with foundation for sheer coverage

Foundation Primers

CREATE A FLAWLESS BASE FOR YOUR MAKEUP Our hydrating primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application. Great for smoothing, illuminating, and minimizing pores prior to cosmetics

Changing Liquid Foundation,Concealer Cover Cream,Flawless Colour Changing Deep Color Skin Tone Face Makeup Liquid Foundation Makeup Base Nude Face Moisturizing

New Formula HYMAGI-4D Moisturizing and locking water technology,12 hours antioxidant

BRIGHTENING FACE MAKEUP PRIMER: Makeup primer, meet skincare. This face primer with skin-perfecting benefits is enriched with superstar ingredients like 2% Vitamin C to help brighten your complexion and even out skin tone.

WITH OR WITHOUT MAKEUP: The C-Bright Putty Primer gives you a smooth, flawless complexion with or without makeup. Expect an even, bare-faced canvas to rock with confidence.

SMOOTH, VELVETY TEXTURE: The putty's velvety formula easily smoothes over your skin, gripping your makeup for long-lasting wear.

This lightweight, yet rich face primer preps skin to create a silky, smooth canvas for foundation application. This formula helps to extend & grip the longevity of foundation, while also quickly brightening and evening the appearance of skin tone for a glowing, flawless complexion. Applies sheer and complements all skin tones.

Apply directly to skin using a sponge, brush or finger and blend outward.

SPHERICAL POWDER A lightweight, non-caking powder blends in seamlessly to nourish, smooth and blur for a filter-like finish VITAMIN C This prized antioxidant brightens, evens tone and helps protect against free radicals for more glowing skin VITAMIN E A potent antioxidant that hydrates, nourishes, smooths and helps reduce the look of fine lines GREEN TEA SEED OIL Calms skin and helps with moisture loss