Smoothing + Long-Wear Base

Foundation Primer

★★★★★ 4.8 · 101 reviews

$32.00

Instant blur. Zero filter needed.
Shine control that doesn't dry you out.
Foundation stays. All day, every day.
Choose your shade: blur, calm, even, or brighten.

VeganCruelty-FreeLeaping Bunny Certified

How to Use

Apply one pump of our Foundation Primer to your hand, then use a Foundation Brush or your fingers to spread it evenly across your face and neck. Avoid direct eye contact for a smooth canvas. Use it under Foundation, Tinted Moisturizer, powder, or alone to smooth lines and neutralize the skin.

Pro Tip

Mix the color corrective Foundation Primer shades into your Concealer or Foundation to assist in color correcting the complexion in one step.

Ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Retinol (Vitamin A), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide 2, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Fragrance (Parfum)

Shaded

Foundation Primer · Neutral · $32.00

INSTANT BLUR · ALL-DAY WEAR

The Primer Effect

Makeup looks better. Wears longer. Feels like nothing.

Instantly smooths texture, minimizes pores, and locks foundation in place for hours. Skin looks like skin — filter-ready, without a single ounce of weight.

Weightless Base

Skin-first smoothing.
Silicone-smooth finish.

A weightless silicone base infused with Jojoba, Grape Seed Oil, and Vitamins A + E. It smooths, hydrates, and refines while foundation stays put — no heaviness, no greasy feel, no fading.

✧ Jojoba + Grape Seed Nourishes without clogging.

◈ Vitamin A + E Antioxidant defense.

❀ Weightless Formula Breathable, filter-ready.

Beyond the Base

Smooth, blur, extend. The primer that upgrades everything on top.

Find Your Fix

A shade for what your skin needs.

Clear to blur, green to calm, neutral to even, purple to brighten. Four color-correcting primers that prep, perfect, and lock in every look.

Original Clear

Green

Neutral

Purple

Questions and answers

Do I apply primer before or after moisturizer / SPF?

Apply Foundation Primer after skincare and SPF.

What does Bodyography primer actually do for my makeup?

Foundation Primer creates a barrier between your skincare and your makeup, allowing both to do their job. It soothes redness, softens pores and fine lines, diffuses skin and gives something for your makeup to cling onto for longer wear throughout the day.

Is Bodyography primer silicone-free and safe for sensitive skin?

All Bodyography Primers are safe for all skin types, our Foundation Primer is silicone based, this provides excellent slip and oil control, while Radiant Glow Primer is silicone free and Water Based.

Will primer help my foundation last longer if I have oily skin?

Yes, Foundation Primer is going to create a base that allows your makeup to apply more evenly and therefore last longer throughout the day.

Can I wear this primer alone without foundation?

Yes, you can wear Foundation Primer alone, without foundation, it will act like an extension of your skincare, color correcting and softening fine lines and wrinkles.

About Bodyography

Is Bodyography cruelty-free and vegan?

Yes — Bodyography is 100% cruelty-free and has been for over 27 years. The majority of our products are also vegan; a few contain beeswax or other animal-derived ingredients (all cruelty-free). Check individual product pages for confirmed vegan status. Cruelty-free is a non-negotiable across the brand. Certified by PETA and LEAPING BUNNY.

Where is Bodyography made, and are ingredients ethically sourced?

Bodyography is a family-owned professional cosmetics brand, headquartered in California and manufactured primarily in the United States, along with partners in S. Korea, France, Spain, Taiwan, China and Italy. We source ingredients responsibly and formulate to our own clean-beauty standards rather than to a universal checklist. What we include is just as intentional as what we leave out.

What's Bodyography's return policy on opened makeup?

We offer returns on unused products within 30 days of purchase. Because of hygiene standards, we generally cannot accept returns on opened cosmetics unless the product is defective. If your product arrived damaged or you have a formulation concern, please reach out to our customer service team — we take every message seriously and want to make it right.

How can I get a free professional shade match?

We offer free shade matching for foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer, and more. Email us with a clear, natural-light photo of your face and neck (no makeup, no filter), and one of our team members — many of whom are working makeup artists — will match you personally. It's one of the most-used services we offer.