Oil Free Makeup Primer
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Your Skin But Better Oil Free Makeup Primer scores 6.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and ingredient transparency (8.5).
✶ Hero ingredients
One of the most effective humectants
Silicone that smooths and protects
Holds the formula together
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Your Skin But Better Oil Free Makeup Primer stand out
Your Skin But Better Oil Free Makeup Primer is a solid primer with an overall score of 6.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Dimethicone, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on hydration (6.7) and low irritation risk (7.6). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Capryloyl Glycine
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list
- ✶Cetyl Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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33 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin6
- Draws in moisture5
- Softens and smooths5
- Holds the formula together5
- Other ingredient4
- Keeps the product fresh4
- Formula balancers3
- Added colour1