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  • Smoothing Primer | Skin-Perfecting Makeup Base
  • Smoothing Primer | Skin-Perfecting Makeup Base
  • Smoothing Primer | Skin-Perfecting Makeup Base
  • Close-up of Candid Naturals Smoothing Primer applied and blended on skin
  • Candid Naturals Smoothing Primer and Foundation bottles with cream swatches on a marble dish, styled with jewelry
FOR FACE

Smoothing Primer | Skin-Perfecting Makeup Base

  • Smoothing
  • Skin-Supportive
  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Balancing
Description

This aloe- and jojoba-based primer smooths, softens, and preps the skin without the silicone slip. Powered by botanical extracts, squalane, and silica, it blurs the look of pores and texture while letting your skin breathe - so your makeup applies more evenly and lasts longer, or you can go makeup-free with confidence. It layers well under foundation or tinted moisturizer, or stands alone on low-makeup days.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

  • Creates a soft, even base without heaviness
  • Nourishes while it preps - great under makeup or alone
  • Helps control excess shine with gentle oil-balancing ingredients
  • Packed with skin-loving botanicals like green tea and rosehip
  • Breathable, balanced feel that never clogs or cakes

How to Use: Apply a thin layer to clean skin before makeup, or wear alone for a smooth, breathable finish.
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WHAT'S INSIDE & WHY

Green Tea Leaf Extract - Organic

Potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stressors, reduce inflammation, and support a balanced complexion.

Aloe Leaf Juice - Organic

Hydrates and soothes while supporting skin barrier repair; rich in polysaccharides with calming properties.

Jojoba Oil - Organic, Cold-pressed

Rich in vitamins E and B-Complex, Jojoba Oil is a light, quick-absorbing oil that helps regulate oil production, nourishes and protects skin and provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection.

Rosehip Oil - Organic, Cold-pressed

Rich in vitamins A and C, it helps to regenerate skin cells and repair damaged skin. It also improves skin tone and reduces the appearance of scars and pigmentation.

FULL INGREDIENTS:

Water, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice*, Jojoba Oil*, Squalane, Glycerin*, Silica, Rice Starch, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Candelilla Wax, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Rosehip Fruit Oil, Oregano Leaf Extract*, Thyme Extract, Cinnamon Bark Extract*, Rosemary Leaf Extract*, Lavender Flower Extract, Goldenseal Root Extract.
*Certified Organic

  • DIRECTIONS

    Shake well before use. Apply a thin layer to clean, moisturized skin. Let it absorb for 1–2 minutes before applying foundation or other makeup. Super-concentrated formula - all you need is a small pump. Also perfect on its own for a smooth, velvety finish on no-makeup days.

  • FOR YOUR SENSES

    Texture: Lightweight gel-serum that glides on smooth
    Scent: Subtle herbal-citrus blend with calming green tea and lavender notes
    Finish: Soft, velvety, and balanced - never greasy or tight

  • PACKAGING

    Available in 3ml sample, 0.5oz half size, and 1oz full size.
    Packaged in a clear glass pump bottle with a protective cap..

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Your face base, in order

1. Primer

2. Foundation

3. Concealer

4. Setting Powder
What it does Smooths and preps so makeup goes on evenly Buildable coverage that looks like skin Brightens and covers where you need it Sets makeup and keeps shine down
Texture Lightweight gel-serum Lightweight fluid Creamy and easy to blend Finely milled powder
Finish Soft and velvety Natural satin Natural soft matte Soft matte
Shades One for everyone 15 5 2
Wear it on its own
Refillable pan
Sizes Sample, 15 ml, or 30 ml Sample, 15 ml, or 30 ml Eco-Refill pan Eco-Refill pan
Starting at $2.99 sample $3.99 sample $16.99 $32.99
See the full makeup guide

Good to Know

Close-up of Candid Naturals Smoothing Primer applied and blended on skin Close-up of Candid Naturals Smoothing Primer applied and blended on skin

No. Our primer is aloe- and jojoba-based, not silicone-based. It smooths and preps your skin using botanical extracts, squalane, and silica - so your skin can breathe while your makeup applies evenly and lasts longer.

Absolutely. It blurs the look of pores and texture on its own, so you can go makeup-free with confidence. It's also packed with skin-loving botanicals like green tea and rosehip, so it's nourishing even on bare skin.

Not at all. It creates a lightweight, breathable base that helps control excess shine without drying you out. Your makeup goes on smoother and stays put longer.

Orders are typically shipped within 2-3 business days. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking and estimated delivery as soon as your package is on the way. Please note that during high volume times, such as holidays and sales, it may take 3-5 business days for your order to be shipped.

We have a Promise. We aren't about tricking you into a guarantee or making you jump through any hoops. If you don't love something, tell us and we'll make it right. If you do love it, tell us too - and we'll reward you for it. Promise. Reach us via online chat, contact page, or email: hello@candidnaturals.com.

MADE IN AMERICA

MOM-OWNED & FAITH-DRIVEN

NO FILLERS - JUST FUNCTIONAL NATURALS

LOW-WASTE, MINIMAL & RECYCLABLE

What Customers are Saying...

  • My makeup goes on smoothly and stays on all day long! 100% recommend it
  • It makes your skin buttery soft and the foundation application so simple.
  • This primer is the best one I've ever used! Works on both my oily spots and my dry patches.
  • 5 stars: 32 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Susan B. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Smooth operator!😊

Love this. Makes my foundation go on so smoothly.

Hi Susan! I'm so happy to hear you love the primer! Thanks for sharing your experience!
-Sarah

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Anna (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Light and lovely

Very nice base, smooth and light.

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Gail (United States)
Half Size (15ml)
The perfect primer

This is my second time purchasing the primer and in my opinion I think it’s the best in the market. My makeup goes on smoothly and stays on all day long! 100% recommend it

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L.M.

Received my order yesterday & tried some shades along with the primer…fantastic & travel sized at that. Very good products !🤓🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼

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Alexis (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Favorite

This is my favorite make up product!

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Dawn H. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
This is a must have product

This product is by far a must have in your beauty routine even if you don’t wear makeup very often. I give this 10 stars!! It makes your skin buttery soft and the foundation application so simple.

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Charity H. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Smoothing and Soothing

I love this primer so much, I can even use it alone to blur pores and smooth my skin. Love the aloe Vera which is very calming. But this does an amazing job in helping the Candid Naturals foundation to last and not migrate too! Add this to your foundation routine and you will not be disappointed!

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Molly W. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
companion product foundation product

It works very well with the foundation. It seems to even everything out.

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B. N. (United States)
Loved the Makeup Primer! Worked beautifully!

Loved the Makeup Primer!
Worked beautifully with the foundation and gave such a perfect application!

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Diane P. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Lovely product

I am enjoying this lovely product! You only need a pea-sized dollop and it goes on so smoothly! The smell is pleasant, not overwhelming. And when you apply your foundation, it now has a beautiful finish, due to the primer. I am very happy with this product from Candid Naturals!

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Laura S. (United States)
Half Size (15ml)
Perfect

I love a good primer and this is the one. It’s gentle enough to use on my saggy eyelids to keep the eyeliner where it belongs. And it helps my foundation go on smoothly and stay all day. Love it.

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Nicole C. (United States)
Full Size (30ml)
Amazing!

Super lightweight and luxurious. This is the first primer I've tried that didn't make me break out.

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Judy H. (United States)
Half Size (15ml)
Primer

This is the best primer I have used in years. The quality is outstanding. I will continue to buy this product!

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Holly (United States)
Makeup Primer

I’ve only used the sample, but I love the way it feels on my skin and how well the makeup stays on over it throughout the day. I am going to order the full size bottle…and it’s clean and made in the USA.

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Alexis (United States)
Amazing!

This is the best primer I have ever used. It is so silky and leaves my skin so smooth. I’ll never buy any other primer again!

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Charity

So good! Absolutely love it! I’ll buy it again!

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Destinee

LOVE, clean ingredients, made in USA, good coverage and color matching, excellent packaging. What more could you want. 10/10

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K R.

Love it! Goes on very smoothly.

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Judith

This primer is very rich and yet not greasy at all. It goes on smooth and absorbs quickly. I have sensitive skin and have not had any issues at all. Highly recommended!

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Martha

I love how silkie this feels. I’m very happy with the Candid Naturals products that I’ve tried so far. And I love feeling good about the people who make them.

Thanks so much for sharing!! We also love feeling good about great customers like you! :)

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Mary M.S.

I love this Primer because it's moisturizing without being sticky or oily feeling and doesn't dry my already dry skin. If you're tired of greasy or sticky feeling moisturizers, give this one a try.

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Lauren

Really enjoyed this primer with the foundation. It helps hold the foundation in place and gives great moisture. I would buy this again!

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Kristy

I started with the discovery size and instantly fell in love! This primer is lightweight and feels amazing on my skin. I also love the smell and feel confident using these ingredients!

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Kristen

This primer is feels so nice on my skin. It is so light weight and leaves my skin feeling hydrated along with Candid Naturals foundation.

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Stacey

This serum is excellent under makeup. It was like silk on my skin. Normally the texture of my skin is rough; I have large pores. This product helped smooth out my skin before I applied my foundation.

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Chrissy P.

I love this primer. I use it morning and night. It leaves my skin silky soft!

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Lori

I LOVE this primer! It's so silky going on the skin and lays the perfect base for the liquid foundation. The combo looks great on my skin and is very long lasting! It's super light and hydrating as well. I have 0 bad things to say about this product!

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Mary

This primer is the best one I've ever used! I've tried a bunch of primers in my life and this is by far the best. I have combo oily skin and this primer works on both my oily spots and my dry patches. Thank you so much for making this wonderful product!

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Tracy H.

This is a fantastic primer. Goes on so smooth and light. Ideal base for the foundation. I get compliments all the time on my skin. And I love the all-natural ingredients. This is a keeper!

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Paige M.

I love the way this product absorbs into my skin and the way my skin feels after it’s been applied. My makeup lays on my face very smoothly and helps keep my skin hydrated throughout the day. I love that this primer is made with ALL non-synthetic ingredients and provides my skin with beneficial nutrients. If you are currently using a clean primer or a primer that isn’t clean, it’s time to make a switch to this primer! You won’t regret it!

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Betsy

Every other primer I've tried seems to make my makeup almost melt off my face. But this primer goes on so smoothly, yet dries a smooth, matte finish. I have large pores and it does a great job of smoothing them out! I love that it has clean ingredients, too.

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