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Details & care
What it is: A clean, velvety-smooth gel primer that extends makeup wear, minimizes the look of pores and blurs imperfections for a natural filter effect.
What it does: Formulated with skin-caring active ingredients, this primer preps skin for makeup and improves the look of skin. It extends makeup wear up to 12 hours and reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines, excess oil and uneven texture.
Research results:
In an independent U.S. clinical study of 36 people, average results showed:
- 96% of consumers agreed this primer instantly creates a smooth canvas for makeup application.
- 81% of consumers agreed this primer instantly minimized the appearance of pores.
- Improves the appearance of pores and skin texture by over 20% in just 4 weeks.
- Controls oil for 24 hours.
- After 2 weeks of wear, the appearance of pores is reduced.
- Mattifies skin for 12 hours.
How to use: Apply a small amount to your entire face after skincare and allow primer to dry down before foundation application.
- 1 oz.
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; propylene glycol–free; sulfate-free; synthetic fragrance–free; formaldehyde-free; gluten-free
- Dermatologist tested
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Made in the USA
- Item #7499615
Ingredients
Water (Aqua/Eau), Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Most helpful positive review
July 3, 2025
Always in my rotation
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tend to use different primers based on how my skin is "acting" at any particular time. This is a nice primer that is non-irritating. My pores are noticeable, although not "huge", and this primer does minimize them and makes my tinted moisturizer or light foundation look better.
Darla H.
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Most helpful critical review
June 1, 2025
Prime time
Prime time original primer is the best of the primers but that isn’t saying much. Primer does not keep makeup from separating. It’s very disappointing result for the cost.
Laurel C.
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Sheryl W.
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July 22, 2025
Prime Time Primer
I also wish would bring back the very original prime time primer. It was the best and is what also made the foundation go on so wonderfully. When you discontinued it, that was the day I actually started looking for other makeup products. Miss it so much Look for it all the time thinking I’ll run across it some place that had old stock.
Darla H.
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July 3, 2025
Always in my rotation
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tend to use different primers based on how my skin is "acting" at any particular time. This is a nice primer that is non-irritating. My pores are noticeable, although not "huge", and this primer does minimize them and makes my tinted moisturizer or light foundation look better.
Karen Z.
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June 29, 2025
Prime Time
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this for decades. I use it everytime I put makeup on. I can't put on my makeup without it. I love the feel of it on my skin. It also doesn't break my skin out like other ones have even after I use others once. I love the way my makeup goes on over top and allows me to use skincare under it without balling up. There is no smell or burning either. When I was younger and had oily skin it worked just as well. I now have drier skin and it feels even better.
Beth G.
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June 22, 2025
Primer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used products for more than twenty years. Product is good but seems to be thicker than befor
Carolyn S.
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June 17, 2025
PRIME TIME ORIGINAL PORE MINIMIZING pRIMER
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] tried many different primers but Bare Minerals can't be beat. It goes on so smooth and is not sticky. Makeup stays on and looks so natural throughout the day.
Danielle S.
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June 17, 2025
My go too primer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved the original formula but this primer is very similar to the original except less silicone feel to it. It still blurs my pores and preps my makeup for a smooth application that lasts all day. I also love how it doesn’t clog my pores and doesn’t make me break out!