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Prime Time Original Pore-minimizing Primer

£30

Free standard delivery over £60

Product code: T230132

Create the perfect canvas for makeup —an essential primer that smooths, blurs, and extends makeup wear. This lightweight, silicone-based formula glides on effortlessly to minimize the look of pores, fine lines, and uneven texture. Infused with vitamin E and plant extracts, this skin-loving primer helps combat dryness and excess oil, leaving your complexion soft, even, and ready for flawless foundation application. Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Preps skin for makeup and improves the look of bare skin*. Extends makeup wear up to 12 hours*. Reduces the appearance of pores*. Controls oil for 24 hours. Improves the apperance of pores and skin texture by over 20%. *Based on an independent consumer study.

Product details

Item details

Dermatologist-tested.

Vegan.

More information

How to Use: PUMP. PRESS. PERFECT.

Prep skin with your skincare routine and allow ample time for it to absorb.

PUMP one to two drops of PRIME TIME® Original Foundation primer to your fingertips.

PRESS fingertips together to warm the silky-gel primer formula for an even application.

PERFECT the look of bare skin by massaging the product gently across your entire face using the fingers, starting at the center of the face and blending outward.

For best results, allow 60 seconds for the primer to dry before makeup application.

Mineral Rich Sea Water: Reduces appearance of pores.

Vitamin C +E Complex: Complement each other and impart a healthier complexion.

Linear Silicone Complex: Replicates the feel & performance of Prime Time Original Foundation Primer.

Dermatologically Tested: Yes

Product Texture: Liquid

Features

Suitable for vegans

Ingredients

Dimethicone, isododecane, coco-caprylate/caprate, vinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, polysilicone-11, vp/hexadecene copolymer, glycerin, sea water (maris aqua/eau de mer), caprylyl glycol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, silica, water (aqua/eau), tocopheryl acetate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

Free. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Nominated Day

£5.99. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Collection

Collect from store

Store collection is free on all fashion, home and beauty orders.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

About bareMinerals

With a vision to give you glowing bare skin, bareMinerals cosmetics are clinically proven to improve skin texture and tone for even the most sensitive skin.

Reviews (23)

4.6

87% Recommended this product

Mentions
06 November 2025Patti P.

smoother face

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like using this primer for both the barepro powder foundation and the complexion rescue tinted moisturizer, I feel it makes the make-up go on even, stay on all day and not rub off on anything. I also feel my face is smoother then before I used this.

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26 October 2025Michelle

Not the Original

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

Not the original primer I used. Different ingredients. Is not long lasting at all, settles into my skin. Please bring back the original!!!!

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20 October 2025Claire L.

Great primer!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This primer is light and unscented and helps reduce the size of your pores. I like using it under my loose powder foundation.

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12 October 2025Linda H.

This is great stuff!!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Prime Time Primer works beautifully with the bare minerals mineral foundation. I helps the minerals have a surface to "stick to" but using a brush with them in a circular motion makes the minerals slightly creamy and they blend so nicely with your skin.

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10 October 2025MICHELLE Z.

Works for me

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use to have really oily skin. Now it's more like combination/oily. This stuff works well for the oiliness. The primer in it i forgot to notice how well that's working. I know it's much better than what I was using before that was from a different company.

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08 October 2025Rhonda M.

Happy!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very happy to have this back for my makeup routine!

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05 October 2025Cathy Y.

Looking forward to this

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never used a foundation primer so I am really looking forward to using this. I am not in the U.S. so I will not actually get this until December and I 'm really looking forward to trying it.

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22 September 2025Elaine B.

Prime time

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Goes on smooth good base before applying foundation

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19 September 2025Mina

New formula is not it!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

I used to love this primer it was my all time favorite but it seems they changed the formula. Not good not long lasting makeup looks terrible now! I suggest going tan k to the original.

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18 September 2025Leslie B.

Same product, awful bottle

Originally posted on bareMinerals

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm not sure why the company is using this bottle over a more user friendly tube.

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18 September 2025Anna C.

Prime time original

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smooths my face so the powdered foundation applies evenly. I love it.

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16 September 2025Mattingly

Keeps My Makeup Smooth All Day ✨

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

I’ve been using this primer under my foundation and it makes a big difference! It goes on silky without feeling heavy, helps my makeup blend evenly, and keeps it from settling into fine lines. I love that it gives me a smooth base without being greasy, and it lasts all day. Perfect for a natural finish.

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07 September 2025Keri S.

Prime Time

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The original Prime Time is so much better than the Prime Time Daily Protecting Primer. That stuff is awful.It's so thick and pasty. I literally had to apply it immediately after I applied the complexion rescue so I could blend it evenly on my face. I will order the original Prime Time from now on. Thanx

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07 September 2025SUSAN S.

Prime Time Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not exactly like the original. I still have some & it's not as good as the original. The original brightening was the BEST!

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05 September 2025Virginia S.

Original foundation primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like the original foundation primer in the pump bottle. Goes on smoothly and evenly. Do not care for the tube primer foundstion

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03 September 2025Kathleen V.

Prime Time original foundation primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you very much for bringing back this primer! It’s the best primer I have ever used!

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02 September 2025Michelle W.

New to me

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first time I've used a primer. So far my skin is agreeing with it. Also it goes on so smoothly. 😊

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27 August 2025Veronica K.

Happy

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thrilled to see you brought back the original prime time. It beats everything else out there hands down. Thank you.

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24 August 2025Sheri G.

Very silky

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I don’t like the loose powder but I love this primer. It can be worn under any foundation and gives my skin a soft silky feel.

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19 August 2025Bekki S.

Prime Time Original Foundation Primer is back!!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm so excited they brought back the original prime time.

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