Best primer for acne prone skin can make a significant difference in achieving a flawless complexion while managing breakouts. In 2025, the market offers a variety of options specifically formulated to control oil, minimize pores, and provide a smooth base for makeup application. These primers often contain ingredients like salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and mattifying agents that help prevent acne flare-ups while ensuring your makeup lasts all day. Choosing the right primer can enhance your skin's appearance and boost your confidence, making it an essential step in your beauty routine.
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e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer, Soothing & Hydrating Makeup Primer For Fighting Blemishes, Grips Makeup To Last, Vegan & Cruelty-free, Small
- PRIMER FOR FIGHTING BLEMISHES: Don’t just cover blemishes—get them under control and put your best face forward. This primer works overtime to combat breakouts and clarify skin.
- PREPS FACE FOR MAKEUP: Preps your face for a perfect makeup application.
- INFUSED WITH SALICYLIC ACID: This ingredient-driven face primer is infused with Tea Tree Oil, Salicylic Acid, and Vitamin E.
- GREAT FOR OILY SKIN: Ideal for oily and irritated skin, the formula delivers a sheer matte finish with weightless wear, plus smoothing and hydrating benefits for a flawless complexion (with or without foundation).
- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan.
$7.49
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer, Evens Skin & Brightens, Grips Makeup, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.8 Fl Oz
- MAKEUP PRIMER & SKINCARE: Your skin’s future looks bright—your favorite sticky AF Power Grip Primer is now infused with skin-loving niacinamide to help even out skin tone while giving makeup lasting power.
- SMOOTHS & BRIGHTENS COMPLEXION: Niacinamide helps smooth and brighten the look of dullness while Power Grip Primer's gel-based formula with sticky texture grips makeup for long-lasting wear.
- CREATES A DEWY FINISH: Ideal for all skin tones, this primer goes on completely clear and creates a dewy, glowing finish.
- HOW TO USE: Apply makeup primer evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into the skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product melt into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup.
- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan
$10.00
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e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer, Soothing & Hydrating Makeup Primer For Fighting Blemishes, Grips Makeup To Last, Vegan & Cruelty-free, Large
- PRIMER FOR FIGHTING BLEMISHES: Don’t just cover blemishes—get them under control and put your best face forward. This primer works overtime to combat breakouts and clarify skin.
- PREPS FACE FOR MAKEUP: Preps your face for a perfect makeup application.
- INFUSED WITH SALICYLIC ACID: This ingredient-driven face primer is infused with Tea Tree Oil, Salicylic Acid, and Vitamin E.
- GREAT FOR OILY SKIN: Ideal for oily and irritated skin, the formula delivers a sheer matte finish with weightless wear, plus smoothing and hydrating benefits for a flawless complexion (with or without foundation).
- VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: 100% vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA.
$8.49
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Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer - Mattifying Makeup Base Primer for Shine and Oil Control - Pore Minimizer, Hides Wrinkles and Fine Lines – Long-lasting Makeup Gripping Formula 30 g
- BEST OF KOREAN BEAUTY: We work with the finest Korean manufacturers to bring the best Korean skincare, korean primers and beauty to you; this primer for face before makeup is infused with effective Korean ingredients and breakthrough formulas; dermatologist & allergy tested, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny approved
- MATTE PRIMER FOR PREPPING: Elevate your makeup game with our matte primer; essential step between skincare and makeup; crafted with high-quality ingredients like luxurious pearl powder; smooths skin immediately; perfect as foundation base; suitable for dry or oily skin; say goodbye to uneven texture
- GET FLAWLESS FACE MAKEUP: Our makeup primer prepares skin and locks in makeup; matte finish of this mattifying primer shields your makeup against oiliness and creasing; perfect for mature skin; helps conceal wrinkles and fine lines; keeps makeup picture-perfect from morning to night
- SMOOTHING SKIN PRIMER WITH BENEFITS: Creates a flawless base; gripping primer with skin-loving benefits; evens out your skin tone; enlivens your complexion; minimizes appearance of pores; perfect for layering under makeup; enhances longevity of your look; safeguards against creasing; your skin will thank you
- HOW TO USE: Achieving the perfect makeup canvas is easy with primer foundation base; start with a clean face, apply skincare and sunscreen; let it absorb for 30 seconds or more; dispense a nickel-sized amount of primer; apply in gentle, circular motions; let it set for 30 seconds; apply makeup for a fresh, matte look all day
$15.90
e.l.f. Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Helps Prevents Future Breakouts & Helps Reduce Redness, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Preps & Primes Skin, 0.74 Oz (21g)
- HELPS PREVENT FUTURE BREAKOUTS: Transform your skin into a smooth canvas while saying buh-bye to blemishes with e.l.f. Acne Fighting Putty Primer! This skin-perfecting makeup primer is formulated with acne-fighting ingredients to prevent future breakouts while smoothing over pores and imperfections for a flawless & even complexion.
- ACNE FIGHTING INGREDIENTS: Our ultimate skin perfecting primer is infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin, to draw out imperfections, minimize the appearance of pores, calm irritated skin, reduce redness, control oil, and prevent future breakouts.
- GRIPS MAKEUP ALL DAY: The putty’s unique, velvety formula applies clear, and smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear or giving you an even, clear bare-faced natural finish.
- FOR EVERYONE: Great for acne-prone, combination, and oily skin. Use our Putty Primer Applicator for easy and hygienic putty primer application.
- GRIPS MAKEUP ALL DAY: The putty’s unique, velvety formula applies clear, and smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear or giving you an even, clear bare-faced natural finish.
$10.00
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer For Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizes & Primes, 0.811 Fl Oz (24 ml.)
- SKIN-SMOOTHING and GRIPPING PRIMER: Your makeup. It’s not going anywhere. Prep skin with this gel-based face primer that has the power to grip your makeup while giving skin a natural finish for a smoother complexion.
- FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Our Power Grip Primer's formula goes on clear with a translucent finish for all skin types and skin tones. It is also non-comedogenic (does not clog pores.)
- MOISTURIZES WHILE PRIMING: Infused with powerhouse ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid to retain moisture for a plump complexion, this makeup primer moisturizes, preps, and smoothes to perfection, improving the look and feel of your skin.
- HOW TO USE: Apply evenly to face before makeup using your fingertips to pat into skin. The warmth of your fingers will help the product melt into skin for even application. Allow 30 seconds to set before applying makeup. Stop use if irritation.
- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan.
$10.00
Cetaphil Face Moisturizer, Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer With 0.5% Salicylic Acid, Hydrates and Treats Sensitive Acne Prone Skin, Skin Care for Sensitive Skin, 3oz
- CETAPHIL MATTIFYING ACNE MOISTURIZER: Lightweight, fast absorbing face lotion hydrates for 48 hours, while treating and preventing breakouts in sensitive skin
- SOOTHES ACNE REDNESS & IMPROVES SKIN TEXTURE: Balanced formula contains botanicals and prebiotic complex to help nourish skin and soothe the appearance of acne redness and alleviate dry skin without clogging pores
- CLINICALLY PROVEN ACNE TREATMENT: Contains gentle yet effective .5% Salicylic Acid acne treatment to clear and prevent future breakouts. Helps to treat and prevent acne from wearing face masks
- FRAGRANCE FREE, NON-COMEDOGENIC AND HYPOALLERGENIC: Clinically developed and tested to be gentle on sensitive skin
- DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED for Sensitive Skin
$10.97
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TOUCH IN SOL No Pore Blem Primer, 1.01 fl.oz(30ml) - Face Makeup Primer, Big Pores Perfect Cover, Skin Flawless and Glowing, Instantly Smoothes Lines, Long Lasting Makeup's Staying
- 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.
- FACE PRIMER WITH PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS: Touch In Sol No Pore Blem Primer contains plant-based ingredients like Green Tea Tree extracts and Soluble Collagen. These active ingredients in our hydrating primer help minimize wrinkles, pores, and uneven skin tone while energizing the skin for lasting makeup wear.
- EASY TO USE CHEMICAL-FREE MAKEUP PRIMER: This face primer under foundation does not contain paraben, mineral oils, acrylamide, talc, and animal ingredients, making it perfect for any skin type. Pump to dispense a small amount and apply a thin layer across the entire surface of your face, and massage.
$11.75
e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer, Restoring Makeup Primer For A Flawless, Smooth Canvas, Infused With Tea Tree & Vitamin A, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.47 Fl Oz
- PRIMER FOR LONG-LASTING MAKEUP: This primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application.
- RESTORATIVE FORMULA: Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits.
- CREATES GLOWING, SMOOTH SKIN: Use this under foundation to create the ideal makeup base for glowing, smooth skin.
- MATTE FINISH: This face primer leaves your skin with a matte finish.
- SKIN-LOVING INGREDIENTS: All e.l.f. products are made from skin-loving ingredients you want, minus the toxins you don’t—all at good-for-you prices. All e.l.f. products are 100% cruelty-free and Vegan.
$7.83
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Makeup Primer with Salicylic Acid - An Oil- Controlling Primer for Matte Looking Skin - Travel Size, 0.34 Fl Oz
- INSTANT OIL CONTROL: Excess oil production is kept in check keeping skin looking matte without drying it out.
- SKIN-DEFENDING: Strengthens skin against damage from environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light
- NON-ACNEGENIC: Won't make you break out. Travel Size.
$16.00
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