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8 Blemish-Fighting Makeup Primers That Won't Break You Out

Prime, fight, slay all day
This charcoal-hued primer might surprise you, but fear not as it blends out totally sheer. Also a gel formula, this primer contains (you guessed it) charcoal, plus a blend of vitamins and botanicals to soothe and detoxify blemishes. Apply, give it a minute to absorb and enjoy smooth, even makeup application with impressive staying power.

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This lightweight gel primer works to treat and cover acne in several ways. It's formulated with kaolin clay, salicylic acid, sulphur and zinc to purify skin, kill acne bacteria and mattify the complexion. It also contains skin-soothing arnica and chamomile to de-puff and reduce redness, and a green tint to color correct. It absorbs quickly and gives you a matte, neutralized canvas that keeps your makeup intact all day.

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Repeated use of this acne primer helps improve the overall texture of skin. It contains acne hero products salicylic acid and tea tree oil to treat the blemishes and vitamin E to heal the inflamed, irritated skin. It locks makeup in place, won't clog pores and you'll notice fewer, less-severe breakouts.

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This is an excellent primer if you are working to cover fine lines and acne blemishes. The lightweight gel formula is water-resistant (so it stands up to sweat and oil) and contains willowbark extract (a natural source of salicylic acid) to treat pimples, aid in cell turnover and decrease sebum production. The mattifying primer smooths out bumps and wrinkles to give you a flawless base for foundation and keeps you shine-free for hours.

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If you have oily or combination skin, you're going to love this primer. It contains salicylic acid to treat the blemishes and xylitol, which brings moisture to the skin and prevents acne bacteria from thriving. Aloe and vitamin E soothe and heal irritated skin, while silica and light-diffusing powders minimize pores and give skin a beautiful, blurred finish. Your makeup will set like a dream and last for hours and hours.

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BY HANNAH SAVIN | OCT 23, 2018 | SHARES
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