If you are tired of having flaky makeup with greasy residue, you don't need to invest in a high-end foundation but a good primer! The best silicone-based primers are specially curated for people who deal with excessive sebum and get disappointed with unwanted shine a few hours after they apply makeup. Well, that's not it — silicone has a gripping texture that helps the makeup stick to the skin for the longest possible time. Hence, better longevity! Furthermore, the makeup primer falls into the category of matte primers, which are blessings in disguise for oily-skinned people. It gives an HD-like finish for makeup enthusiasts who prefer skin-like results while applying makeup.

Silicon also facilitates a smooth base that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, blurs out large pores, and camouflages textured skin to create a smooth base for your foundation. It also doesn't crease and is less likely to evaporate from your face with time. While there are truckloads of products available in the market, I've shortlisted 10 such primers that can be your holy grail without burning a hole in your pockets!

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  Best to Refine Imperfections

  Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Prime

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Maybelline's Master Prime primer is one good silicone-based primer that is meant for normal to oily skin. The primer is crafted beautifully to blur out the pores and the credit goes to its water-soluble base that refines the look beautifully. It also keeps the makeup in place for the longest possible time without making it settle into fine lines and wrinkles. It gives a lightweight coverage while controlling the oil production to keep the greasy texture at bay!

Size: 1.0 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Lightweight

Skin Type: All

Quick Tip:

While using primer, always remember that less is more! Take only a dot and apply it on the nose, forehead, cheeks, and chin area.

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Editor's Choice

Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional Face Primer

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The Benefit Porefessional has been my absolute favorite when it comes to priming my face with a silicone-based primer. The product is specially formulated to give you a smooth texture while minimizing the look of large pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. It has a lightweight texture that glides like butter over your face and creates a perfect base that everyone will admire after makeup. Packed with the goodness of vitamin E, the formula also moisturizes the face thoroughly, leaving you with flawless and nourished skin.

Size: 0.75 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Lightweight

Skin Type: All

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Best for Sensitive Skin

The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer

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The high-adherence silicone primer from The Ordinary is another gem to incorporate into your makeup routine if you want a subtle yet smooth and dewy finish. Formulated for sensitive skin, the brand boasts of delivering you a safe formula that won't infuse anything harmful into the skin. It adheres the makeup to the skin and promises to increase longevity. Furthermore, it blurs out the surface texture and bestows you with smooth skin. Lastly, it doesn't compromise on the hydration level for the best results.

Size: 1 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Not mentioned

Skin Type: All

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Best Hydrating Formula

Monica Ann Beauty Dual Action Face Primer

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Monica Ann offers one good silicone-based primer that is designed for all skin types. Packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, the product smoothes out the skin texture and gives an admirable poreless skin surface. Furthermore, it promotes a plump complexion for a youthful glow that will be visible over the layers of makeup. It also balances out your skin tone while keeping the skin thoroughly moisturized for the best results. Upon testing the product, we found out that it keeps the makeup locked for more than 24 hours.

Size: 0.5 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Translucent

Skin Type: All

Quick Tip:

Always exfoliate and follow the CTM (cleansing, toning, moisturizing) routine before applying a primer to create an even smoother base for your makeup.

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Best to Control Shine

Bodyography Foundation Primer

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The foundation primer from Bodyography is packed with quality ingredients like jojoba, grapeseed oil, and vitamins A and E, to give you a hydrating base so that your makeup doesn't settle into the fine lines and pores. It gives you a lightweight coverage so that the makeup layers don't cause any pesky texture or flaky finish. The formula is also great for mature skin people as it smoothes out aging signs like crow's feet and wrinkles while controlling the shine at the same time.

Size: 1 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Lightweight

Skin Type: All

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Best to Blur out Pores

Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Neutralizing Primer

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The beauty primer from Mally takes the upper hand at minimizing the appearance of large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and any texture that might disrupt your flawless makeup look. Other than that, it also thoroughly hydrates your skin to leave you with a youthful glow that everyone craves. The lightweight product gets dissolved into the skin without leaving any flaky residue so that your makeup can look its best at any point in time.

Size: 1 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Lightweight

Skin Type: All

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Best to Hide Wrinkles

Sace Lady All Matte Invisible Pore Primer

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The makeup base primer from Sace Lady is ideal for people with oily and acne-prone skin to mattify the surface and deliver flawless makeup. It hides wrinkles and camouflages fine lines so that the skin looks its best. Furthermore, it also blurs out pores, even the large ones for a filtered look. The sheer coverage doesn't pile up in the makeup layers so that no flaky residue or greasiness appears throughout the day. It also takes the upper hand in protecting the skin from external or makeup damage.

Size: 1.01 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Sheer

Skin Type: Oily, Combination, Dry, Normal

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Best to Reduce UV Damage

Phoera Oil Control Primer

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The hydrating primer from Phoera casts spells on dehydrated skin and bestows you with the oil-free effect that might clog the pores and promote acne. This mattifying primer creates a flawless makeup base that is desired by people with oily skin. The gel-based creamy primer boasts of hiding out all the pores while also smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. Furthermore, it also claims to protect your skin from external skin damage for a benefit in the long run.

Size: 0.634 ounce

Coverage: Full

Skin Type: All

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Best to Increase Luminosity

Serious Skincare A Defiance A Primer

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Packed with the goodness of vitamin A, the Defiance primer by Serious Skincare is an absolute gem to get radiant skin. The silicone face primer gives you polished skin while treating your wrinkles, and fine lines, and addressing other aging issues. It also increases the luminosity of your skin for a flawless appearance. The lightweight texture also doesn't settle into the fine lines to help your makeup look like a pro. Furthermore, it glides like butter on your skin for ease!

Size: 1 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Light

Skin Type: Not mentioned

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Best to Retain Moisture

Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics Ultimate Foundation Primer

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The foundation primer from Cinema Secrets provides you with the untextured flawless base that you have always dreamt of! It not only works as a makeup primer but also claims to do magic as a skincare product. While it fills out the pores and minimizes the fine lines, the primer also retains moisture and soothes your skin for long-term benefit. The lightweight formula doesn't settle into the pores and gives you a sheer coverage that won't cake up your makeup base.

Size: 1 fl. Oz.

Coverage: Lightweight sheer coverage

Skin Type: All

Now that you have taken a look at the products, here's how you can pick the perfect one:

a) Formula: Your silicone-based primer should have a formula that is safe for your skin. Especially if you have sensitive skin, a hypoallergenic formula would work wonders. Similarly, if you are a mindful beauty lover, a cruelty-free formula is what you require.

b) Texture: Make sure the primer you're choosing has a lightweight texture that doesn't leave a cakey finish or a greasy residue. Otherwise, the makeup might look messy and cakey. A lightweight consistency is always preferable when you are picking primer for yourself.

c) Ingredients: A list of safe ingredients is what you require in order to get the best results. Moisturizing ingredients like vitamins A, E, and C, and niacinamide hydrate the skin thoroughly as the primer works on your skin.