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

Prime, fight, slay all day
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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This is a great option if you end up greasy by midday or just can't seem to find a primer that won't break you out. It's formulated with salicylic acid to treat existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming. It also contains a list of skin-soothers, like aloe, ginseng, gingko biloba and vitamin E, to treat the inflammation and redness associated with acne. Your makeup will go on smooth, even and remain matte for hours to come.

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This unique serum-primer is great for plumping skin, as well as treating it for blemishes. Hyaluronic acid plumps up fine lines and hydrates skin, while agave extract provides a silicone-free alternative that primes and mattifies. Probiotics are the unique ingredient here, which work to keep the acne bacteria at bay, strengthen the skin's protective barrier and promote healthy skin cell functions. A few drops of this silky serum will make your complexion smoother, shine-free and with fewer breakouts over time.

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This acne-friendly primer utilizes binchotan white charcoal powder to mattify and balance the skin without over-drying. It also contains witch hazel, which is a natural antiseptic that refines pores and cucumber extract to soothe and add moisture. The combination results in a primer that brings balance to the skin by adding just the right amount of moisture while purifying and mattifying the problem areas. It goes on effortlessly and gives you the perfect matte canvas to work with.

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BY HANNAH SAVIN | OCT 23, 2018 | SHARES
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