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

Available in 4 shades

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield SPF 50

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,364 Reviews

Price: $69.00 Price: $69.00 (up to value) $69.00

FAIR

FAIR

Usually burns, Tans minimally

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Sometimes burns, Tans uniformly

TAN

TAN

Rarely burns, Always tans well

model with deep skin tone

DEEP

Never burns, Tans very easily

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All Calm® Multi-Correction Serum

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
208 Reviews

Price: $99.00 Price: $99.00 (up to value) $99.00

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Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector® SPF 50 formula

Even Up® Clinical Pigment Perfector® SPF 50

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
783 Reviews

Price: $155.00 Price: $155.00 (up to value) $155.00

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All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50 formula
Fall Beauty O-Ward 2017

All Calm® Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
516 Reviews

Price: $155.00 Price: $155.00 (up to value) $155.00

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SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ FACE SHIELD CLASSIC SPF 50 swatch
Oprah Mag O-Ward Fall 2018
AWARD WINNER

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Classic SPF 50

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,274 Reviews

Price: $52.00 Price: $52.00 (up to value) $52.00

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Natural Finish Pressed Foundation SPF 20 pressed powder

Available in 8 shades

Natural Finish Mineral Foundation SPF 20

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
753 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

woman with fair skin tone

Light

Will blend with our warmer Light Ivory or cooler Light Beige (replacement for All Dolled Up) shades.

woman with medium skin tone

Medium

Blends with our warmer lighter Medium Bisque (replacement for All Even), warm neutral Medium Sunlight (replacement for California Girl) or darker, Medium Sand.

woman with tan skin tone

Tan

Blends with Tan Natural (closest replacement to Girl from Ipanema/Taste of Honey) or Tan Golden.

woman with deep skin tone

Deep

Will match with our Deep Mocha shade.

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Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-on Shield SPF 50 powder
allure award seal 2021
Buy 2, Get 1 Free

Available in 4 shades

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

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
846 Reviews

Price: $138.00 Price: $138.00 (up to value) $138.00

Fair

FAIR

Usually burns, Tans minimally

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Sometimes burns, Tans uniformly

TAN

TAN

Rarely burns, Always tans well

DEEP

DEEP

Never burns, Tans very easily

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Mattifying Face Primer SPF 20 formula

Mattifying Primer SPF 20

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
189 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

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Bronzing Bronzing Face Primer SPF 20 formula

Bronzing Primer SPF 20

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
285 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

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Calming Face Primer SPF 20 formula

Calming Primer SPF 20

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
277 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

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Brightening Primer SPF 20

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
222 Reviews

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Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush powder

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
223 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

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Even Up® Multi-Correction Serum

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
309 Reviews

Price: $99.00 Price: $99.00 (up to value) $99.00

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Tint du Soleil™ Whipped Mineral Foundation SPF 30 swatch
PEPTIDE TREATMENT

Available in 4 shades

Tint du Soleil™ Whipped Mineral Foundation SPF 30

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,062 Reviews

Price: $59.00 Price: $59.00 (up to value) $59.00

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Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Matte SPF 50 swatch

Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Matte SPF 50

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
431 Reviews

Price: $52.00 Price: $52.00 (up to value) $52.00

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award winner

Total Eye® Firm & Repair Cream

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
630 Reviews

Price: $99.00 Price: $99.00 (up to value) $99.00

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

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

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
199 Reviews

Price: $69.00 Price: $69.00 (up to value) $69.00

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Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Bronze SPF 50 swatch
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Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield Bronze SPF 50

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
135 Reviews

Price: $69.00 Price: $69.00 (up to value) $69.00

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Total Protection™ No Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 swatch
2024 NewBeauty Award Winner - The Beauty Authority Health Skin Awards 2024
new

Available in 2 shades

Total Protection® No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
905 Reviews

Price: $48.00 Price: $48.00 (up to value) $48.00

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Total Eye® Concentrate Serum

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
257 Reviews

Price: $65.00 Price: $65.00 (up to value) $65.00

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Soothing Skincare

Available in 6 shades

All Calm® Sensitive Skin Regimen

Price: $323.00 Price: $323.00 (up to value) $323.00

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Available in 6 shades

Even Up® Hyperpigmentation Regimen

Price: $323.00 Price: $323.00 (up to value) $323.00

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Total Protection Face Shield Bronze SPF 50 and Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Shield laying flat on beige background | all

Available in 70 shades

Face Shield SPF 50 + Brush Custom Duo

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 Review

Price: $127.00 Price: $127.00 (up to value) $127.00

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Total Eye® Serum & Hydrogel Masks

Price: $149.00 Price: $149.00 (up to value) $149.00

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sheer coverage

Untinted Total Protection® Trio

Price: $153.00 Price: $153.00 (up to value) $153.00

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Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser
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Available in 2 shades

Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
503 Reviews

Price: $49.00 Price: $49.00 (up to value) $49.00

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Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer swatch
COSMOPOLITAN Holy Grail Beauty Award 2024 NEW BEAUTY Best Barrier Cream 2025
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Barrier Pro™ Essential Moisturizer

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
363 Reviews

Price: $78.00 Price: $78.00 (up to value) $78.00

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Healthy Skin Habits No Show

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 Review

Price: $175.00 Price: $175.00 (up to value) $175.00

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Allure 2021 Best of Beauty Award
you pick any 3

Available in 250 shades

Brush-On Shield Custom Trio

Price: $207.00 Price: $207.00 (up to value) $207.00

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Barrier Pro™ Serum Spray
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Barrier Pro™ Serum Spray

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews

Price: $65.00 Price: $65.00 (up to value) $65.00

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FAQs

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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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