Face primer is the last step of skincare and, if it’s your thing, the first step of makeup. SPF should generally precede primer, especially if it’s thinner than primer or if you want help controlling the finish if your sunscreen, but it’s really up to you.

•The crystal-clear cult-classic ORIGINAL SMOOTH & BLUR PRIMER was created in 1996 to help makeup look better and last longer, even under harsh studio conditions. The velvety, lightweight formula infused with Vitamins A and E made us the primer authority, and it’s still our #1 today.

•The newest generation of Smashbox primers feature a skin-strengthening silkscreen complex that helps defend skin against environmental aggressors like blue light and pollution.

•RESURFACE PRIMER SERUM WITH 3.5% GLYCOLIC ACID

•Infused with 3.5% Glycolic Acid to boost radiance over time

•Smooths texture, locks in makeup, gently exfoliates, and reveals softer, smoother, brighter skin in five weeks

•PRIMERIZER+ HYDRATING PRIMER

•72-hour hydration with triple Hyaluronic Acid

•Nourishing Niacinamide

•ILLUMINATING GLOW PRIMER

•Instant, universally-flattering luminosity

•48-hour hydration

•Packed with Vitamin C + Passion Fruit

•CONTROL MATTIFYING PRIMER

•Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Witch Hazel controls oil

•Keeps skin looking matte

•CORRECT ANTI-REDNESS PRIMER

•Rose + Mushroom help reduce the look of redness + irritation

•Algae calms and soothes stressed skin

•Green-toned formula color-corrects redness

After skincare, swipe a pea-sized amount all over clean, moisturized skin.

Generally, on your face. Though we love the ILLUMINATE GLOW PRIMER on the decolletage, for example.

All of our face primers are vegan and cruelty-free.

Our SILKSCREEN PRIMERS are non-acnegenic and won’t cause breakouts.

We use cosmetic-grade silicones in our face primers to help smooth skin. our formulas are non-acnegenic so they won’t cause breakouts.