The 8 Best Primers To Keep Oily Skin Shine-Free All Day Long

This primer uses a combo of talc, starch, and silicone to stop oil in its tracks. Apply a sheer layer all over your face, or spot treat your oiliest areas (hello, T-zone).

Don't let the white color of this lightweight priming lotion scare you—it sheers out to a universally wearable translucent shade. It uses both silicone polymers and citric acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) to keep your complexion shine-free all day.

Think of this translucent stick like an Instagram filter IRL. It disguises the look of fine lines and pores (thanks to a few forms of silicone) and blocks excess oil. The best part? If you wanted to go makeup free, you can just swipe this on for a perfected look sans foundation.

Not only can you use this sheer beige primer under your makeup to absorb excess oil and smooth out your pores, but it also works on top of makeup for a blurring 3 p.m. touch up.

This creamy primer not only preps the skin on your face, but you can also use it to prime your eyes and lips. It's all powered by silk powders (how luxe is that?), which absorb excess oil and create an incredibly smooth, silk-like surface. 

A blend of nordihydroguaiaretic acid and oleanolic acid (say that 10 times fast!) helps regulate your oil production while salicylic acid minimizes the appearance of your pores over time. It's the ultimate skin-care-makeup combo.

This OG makeup primer is a classic for a reason. The balm-like consistency, which is packed with good-for-skin ingredients like vitamin E, minimizes the look of your pores or unwanted texture to create an ultra-smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup.

If there's one thing Rihanna knows, it's good skin. And this skin perfecting primer is no exception. It will keep your face matte until you decide to wash it off but still manages to feel silky, nourishing, and not-at-all drying.