bareMinerals Prime Time Original Face Primer — Oil-Free, Smooths Texture & Controls Shine (24HR Wear)

bareMinerals Prime Time Original Primer is a lightweight, vegan, oil-free base that smooths skin texture, minimizes the appearance of pores, controls shine, and helps makeup last up to 24 hours.

Designed as a go-to preparatory step, this cult-favorite primer creates a refined canvas so foundation and powders apply more evenly and stay put longer. Its non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested formula focuses on texture refinement and hydration balance without adding oil, making it suitable under makeup or worn alone for a polished, natural finish.

How does this primer improve makeup longevity?

Prime Time extends the wear of foundation and other complexion products by creating a smoother surface that reduces makeup movement and fading. The formula fills and blurs fine lines and pores so pigments adhere more evenly.

• Lightweight, non-greasy texture that layers under foundation
• Creates a uniform base to reduce patchiness and creasing
• Helps makeup resist transfer and wear throughout the day

Will it help control shine without drying skin out?

This oil-free primer targets excess surface shine while maintaining skin comfort, helping combination and oilier complexions stay fresher longer. It balances smoothness and hydration so skin doesn’t feel tight or flaky.

• Oil-free formulation that reduces glossy areas
• Evens texture without stripping moisture
• Suits layered routines for both matte and natural finishes

Can Prime Time improve the look of pores and uneven texture?

Yes—its blurring effect visibly minimizes the look of pores and refines uneven texture so skin appears more polished. The primer’s subtle filling action softens surface irregularities for a smoother appearance under makeup or on bare skin.

• Blurs the appearance of pores and fine lines
• Creates a soft-focus effect for smoother-looking skin
• Works well with powders and liquid foundations

Is this primer suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

Formulated to be non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested, Prime Time is crafted to avoid clogging pores and to be gentle on many skin types. As with any product, perform a patch test if you have highly reactive skin or specific sensitivities.

• Non-comedogenic to help reduce pore congestion risk
• Dermatologist-tested for skin compatibility
• Vegan and cruelty-free formulation

Who is this for: bareMinerals Prime Time Original Primer is ideal for shoppers seeking a reliable, oil-free base to smooth texture, minimize pores, and keep makeup looking fresher longer—especially those with combination to oily skin who prefer vegan and dermatologist-tested options. It also works well for anyone wanting a subtle skin-perfecting step under foundation or on its own for a refined, natural appearance.

Ingredients

DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYSILICONE-11, VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, SEA WATER (MARIS AQUA/EAU DE MER), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, SILICA, WATER (AQUA/EAU), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE.