Primer For Oily Skin

Primer for oily skin is a must-have product in your makeup bag if you want to smooth over pores, fill fine lines, and hold makeup in place. Looking for an oily skin primer that reduces shine for a flawless look? Colorescience offers products that can help you achieve a radiant glow without clogging pores or worsening skin conditions.

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Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 || hide
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50 || hide
Best of Beauty Allure Award Winner 2021
award winner

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield SPF 50

$69.00
All Calm® Multi-Correction Serum with cap off || all
All Calm® Multi-Correction Serum with cap off || all

All Calm® Multi-Correction Serum

$99.00
Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector® SPF 50 || all
Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector® SPF 50 || all

Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector® SPF 50

$155.00
All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50 || all
All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50 || all
Fall Beauty O-Ward 2017

All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50

$155.00
SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ FACE SHIELD CLASSIC SPF 50 || all
SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ FACE SHIELD CLASSIC SPF 50 || all
Oprah Mag O-Ward Fall 2018
AWARD WINNER

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Classic SPF 50

$52.00
Natural Finish Pressed Foundation SPF 20 || hide
Natural Finish Pressed Foundation SPF 20 || hide

Natural Finish Mineral Foundation SPF 20

$59.00
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-on Shield SPF 50 Multipack || hide
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-on Shield SPF 50 Multipack || hide
allure award seal 2021
Buy 2, Get 1 Free

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-on Shield SPF 50 Multipack

$138.00 (up to $207 value)
Mattifying Primer SPF 20 || all
Mattifying Primer SPF 20 || all

Mattifying Primer SPF 20

$59.00
Bronzing Primer SPF 20 || all
Bronzing Primer SPF 20 || all

Bronzing Primer SPF 20

$59.00
Calming Perfector Face Primer SPF 20 || all
Calming Perfector Face Primer SPF 20 || all

Calming Primer SPF 20

$59.00
Brightening Face Primer SPF 20 || all
Brightening Face Primer SPF 20 || all

Brightening Primer SPF 20

$59.00
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush || all
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush || all

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush

$59.00
Even Up serum with cap off || all
Even Up serum with cap off || all

Even Up® Multi-Correction Serum

$99.00
Tint du Soleil™ SPF 30 Whipped Mineral Foundation || all
Tint du Soleil™ SPF 30 Whipped Mineral Foundation || all
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Tint du Soleil Whipped Mineral Foundation SPF 30

$59.00
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Matte SPF 50 || all
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Matte SPF 50 || all

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Matte SPF 50

$52.00
Total Eye cream with cap off || all
Total Eye cream with cap off || all
award winner

Total Eye® Firm & Repair Cream

$99.00
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Glow SPF 50 || all
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Glow SPF 50 || all
2023 NewBeauty Award Best Powder Sunscreen
award winner

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield Glow SPF 50

$69.00
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Bronze SPF 50 || all
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Bronze SPF 50 || all
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Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield Bronze SPF 50

$69.00
Total Protection™ No Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 || 1.7oz
Total Protection™ No Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 || 1.7oz
Cosmopolitan Award Seal 2026: Beauty Award, Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin 2024 NewBeauty Award Winner - The Beauty Authority Health Skin Awards 2024
new

Total Protection® No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

$48.00
Total Eye Concentrate Serum || all
Total Eye Concentrate Serum || all
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Total Eye® Concentrate Serum

$65.00
Standing products of Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 and Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield on white background | all
pick your perfect pair

Face Shield SPF 50 + Brush Custom Duo

$107.00 (up to $123 value)
Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser || 5.0oz
Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser || 5.0oz
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Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser

$49.00
Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer || all
Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer || all
COSMOPOLITAN Holy Grail Beauty Award 2024 NEW BEAUTY Best Barrier Cream 2025
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Barrier Pro Essential Moisturizer

$78.00
Brush Holder closed || all
Brush Holder closed || all

No Excuses Brush Holder

$32.00
Brush-On Shield Custom Trio (Original Fair, Glow, Bronze SPF 50) || all
Allure 2021 Best of Beauty Award
you pick any 3

Brush-On Shield Custom Trio

$165.00 (up to $207 value)
Barrier Pro™ Serum Spray
Barrier Pro™ Serum Spray
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Barrier Pro Serum Spray

$65.00

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CAN YOU WEAR PRIMER BY ITSELF?

Sure, go for it! Our primer comes packed with SPF protection, so applying a few drops before heading out the door means you’re protected against the sun’s damaging UV rays. An SPF primer for oily skin should definitely be in your tool kit if you have excessive sebum (oil) production. If you do decide to wear makeup, primer will keep makeup from melting or sliding off your face in the middle of the day, while minimizing the look of pores and fine lines.

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WHY DOES OILY SKIN CAUSE BREAKOUTS?

Oily skin is usually prone to acne because the excess sebum traps dirt, dead skin cells, and debris into pores. In turn, the clogged pores cause your skin to become bumpy and uneven when blackheads and breakouts rear up. Many apply makeup to cover up unsightly blemishes, but without primer for oily skin, makeup tends aggravate acne, triggering flare-ups and worsening breakouts. 


That's where Colorescience comes in. We understand that there's no one-size-fits-all for each skin type. That's why, in addition to offering the best natural primer for dry skin, we developed a specific primer for oily skin. The formula helps control sebum production, reduce excess shine, and prepare your skin for makeup application. No matter your skin type, we always formulate sunscreen paraben-free so that you never need to worry about harming your body while protecting your skin. 

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HOW DO I WEAR PRIMER WITH MAKEUP?

Our SPF primer for oily skin pairs perfectly with foundation for a mattefying effect. Simply apply it after your moisturizer and before your liquid or powder foundation to achieve a natural look that lasts all day—shine free! Colorescience offers primer for oily skin that includes PABA-free sunscreen, meaning you can apply SPF without ruining your makeup job.


Out in the sun all day long? No problem; harsh UV rays are no match for our Sunforgettable Brush-On SPF! Apply your primer for oily skin in the morning, then pack your compact SPF powder in your purse to easily re-apply on the go. The formula is even tinted, so you can correct your complexion and control shine while defending against the sun.

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