BEST VEGAN MAKEUP PRIMERS
Quick List | Best Vegan Makeup Primers
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Fifth & Skin Better’n Ur Skin Mineral Makeup Primer
Touch In Sol No Pore Blem Primer Base
Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
Milani Prime Perfection Hydrating + Pore Minimizing Face Primer
Vegan and Natural Sheer Mineral Zinc Sunscreen by Maelove Skincase
If you’re into using completely natural, organic, cruelty free AND vegan makeup, this primer is the one for you! Its long-lasting formula is packed with nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, green tea and rosehip seed oil, which are designed to minimize pores and fine lines and smooth out your skin tone. Of course it also does an excellent job in keeping your foundation in place all day long.
Pros
✓ Reduces redness and balances PH.
✓ Absorbs excess sweat and oil to reduce the need for blotting.
✓ Gentle on sensitive and mature skin.
✓ Gives your skin a luminous glow.
✓ Long-lasting.
Cons
✗ Not the most pleasant scent.
✗ Caused some users to break out.
The Bodyography Foundation Primer uses a high quality silicone base, allowing your skin to breathe, while also providing the perfect canvas for your foundation. It is full of antioxidants and ingredients such as jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamins A and E which blur fine lines, and also prevent collagen breakdown. It’s an all round wonderful product that is both effective and nourishing for your skin.
Pros
✓ Full of natural ingredients your skin will love.
✓ Non-irritable.
✓ Effectively evens out the skin tone.
✓ Silky smooth application.
Cons
✗ Some customers noticed their foundation turned patchy after a while.
This vegan makeup primer from e.l.f boasts anti-aging benefits through ingredients including grape and vitamins A, C, and E. Its lightweight, serum-like formula is designed to nourish and hydrate your skin, boosting your complexion to appear fresh and glowing.
Pros
✓ Great for dry or irritable skin.
✓ Allows the skin to breathe under your makeup.
✓ Budget friendly.
Cons
✗ The bottle only comes with a small amount of product.
✗ Isn’t very long-lasting.
The Veil Mineral Primer from Hourglass is an oil free formula that conceals redness and minimizes the look of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, creating a smooth canvas for your foundation. It is fragrance free, and does not contain chemicals such as parabens and sulfates.
Pros
✓ Kind to sensitive skin.
✓ Perfect for the oily skin type.
✓ Lightweight and silky smooth.
Cons
✗ Slightly pricey.
✗ May leave a white cast on your skin.
This vegan, cruelty free, hypoallergenic makeup primer is green toned, perfect for neutralizing any redness on your face. It also assists in blurring pores and evening out your skin tone. With natural ingredients such as extract of centella asiatica, jojoba oil and pumpkin oil, your skin will be left feeling refreshed and moisturized.
Pros
✓ Excellent redness and pore covering.
✓ A great option for those with oily skin.
✓ The lotion-like texture spreads easily.
✓ Sets foundation in place all day.
Cons
✗ This product caused some users to break out or experience irritation.
Too Faced is a very well known high end makeup brand, and it has some great vegan options too! Among those is the Hangover Primer. This primer claims to hydrate and boost the radiance of your skin, giving you a healthy glow. It is also infused with probiotics and natural ingredients such as coconut water, which promote the elasticity of your skin, while soothing it at the same time. If you’re looking for an all round great primer, you might just have to give this one a go!
Pros
✓ Perfect for mature or sensitive skin.
✓ A small amount goes a long way.
✓ Lasts all day.
✓ Has a pleasant smell.
✓ Applies lightweight and smooth.
Cons
✗ Slightly greasy / sticky on the face.
✗ Only a small amount of product for the price.
The Prime Perfection Hydrating + Pore Minimising Face Primer from Milani is a moisturizing multi-tasking primer that will give your skin a beautiful glow under foundation. It can also be used on its own to simply enhance your complexion.
Pros
✓ Effectively minimizes the appearance of pores.
✓ Creates a nice base layer for makeup to go on evenly.
✓ Budget friendly.
✓ Does not feel greasy.
Cons
✗ Not very long lasting.
✗ Some customers found they didn’t notice a difference in their skin after using this product.
Not only does this product work wonders as a vegan primer, but it is also a great option if you are after a pure vegan sunscreen. Its zinc oxide formula works to prevent premature ageing, and it boasts a smooth and lightweight application. The all natural vegan ingredients that this Maelove Skincare product is made up of means that it calms sensitive skin and does not clog pores.
Pros
✓ Lightweight and comfortable to wear throughout the day.
✓ Protects skin against UVA and UVB rays.
✓ Wonderful for dry skin.
✓ Extremely good for sensitive skin.
Cons
✗ Leaves a slightly white cast on skin.
✗ Feels sticky once absorbed into the skin.
This vegan makeup primer is filled with nutrients and all natural ingredients to effectively rejuvenate the skin and minimise pores. Ingredients such as aloe vera, chamomile and witch hazel are used to calm the skin and remove blemishes, making you wonder whether you will need to wear makeup at all! After using this product, you will surely feel as though your complexion is glowing.
Pros
✓ Gentle on sensitive skin.
✓ Ensures skin remains plump and hydrated.
✓ Holds makeup in place all day long.
✓ Absorbs quickly into the skin.
✓ Aesthetically pleasing packaging.
Cons
✗ Some users found this vegan skincare product blotchy and dull after application.
The Om She Aromatherapy cruelty free vegan makeup primer is free of any harsh chemicals, parabens, talc and fragrance. Through its clean ingredients such as vitamin E, clear, hydrated skin is promoted. It also acts as a flawless makeup base, meaning that makeup goes on smoother and stays on longer.
Pros
✓ Feels smooth and light on the skin.
✓ A little goes a long way.
✓ Creates a nice, matte finish to your makeup.
✓ Absorbs quickly into the skin.
✓ Aesthetically pleasing packaging.
Cons
✗ This product caused breakouts for some users.
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