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Prime Time Original Pore-minimizing Primer

£30

Free standard delivery over £60

Product code: T230132

This lightweight bareMinerals Prime Time Original Pore-minimizing Primer creates the perfect smooth canvas for make-up application. The silicone-based formula glides on effortlessly to blur fine lines and minimise the appearance of pores and uneven texture. Enriched with vitamin E and plant extracts, it helps balance both dryness and excess oil while extending make-up wear throughout the day. The skin-loving primer leaves your complexion soft and even, ready for flawless foundation application. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it provides both hydrating and long-wearing benefits.

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 (46)

4.4

83% Recommended this product

Mentions
15 December 2025Sharon R.

Prime Time Original Foundation Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very smooth and silky going on my face. Makes me feel younger than I am. My make up looks flawless. I wouldn’t use any other primer. It is excellent.

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14 December 2025Carol B.

Best starter

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wouldn’t wear any makeup without it. Very easy to apply.

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13 December 2025Susan B.

The OG is BACK!!!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this original Primer formula! So smooth. Perfect under liquid or loose powder foundation!

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13 December 2025Jennifer M.

Dissatisfied

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not dissatisfied with the actual product in the bottle and I was thrilled that you brought back the original primer, but I was sent a bottle that must have been returned by someone else, because I pumped and pumped (bringing back memories of the old bottles which would never pump the product out) and nothing came out. I went to unscrew the top off to use the primer directly from the bottle and saw that it was on crooked. Odd!!!! I finally got the top off only to see that there is no tube going from the top to the product! Seriously! I think someone returned this for these very reasons. I am 73 and have always loved this primer and was so excited you brought it back, but this really upset me! I have not had the time to return this.

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08 December 2025Katie M.

new container and formula

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pump dispenser barely works and the formula feels more grainy/gel like. I still had some primer left from the tube version of the product (which I loved!), and did a side by side just to make sure. Super disappointed in the change.

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07 December 2025Rondalyn G.

Love it!

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So happy prime has a pump again. Comes out so silky.

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07 December 2025Deborah C.

Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love this Priner.makeup looks so much better.Been so good with my skin

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06 December 2025Jane M.

Prime time original foundation primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this primer, but I do not like the container. The pump doesn’t work well and as it runs out, it will be impossible to get the last of the product out of it. I prefer the squeeze tube.

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06 December 2025Deborah S.

Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

Great product, I've tried other primers but BM Primer goes on smoothly and feels great!

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06 December 2025Julie R.

Best Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So glad the original foundation primer was brought back. Love the smooth silky feel on my face after I put it on. Don't get rid of it again.

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06 December 2025Kathryn B.

Smooth skin

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it. Bought for my three granddaughters and daughter in law

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04 December 2025Betty C.

Excellent primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This primer feels like silk on my face. It smooths and softens my skin. Foundation glides on and looks amazing with no sinking into lines or wrinkles.This is the product I never knew I needed.

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04 December 2025KT65
Verified Purchase

Great primer

Yes, I recommend this

This primer is excellent, it blurs and covers pores and gives a lovely smooth finish to makeup.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

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Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

30 November 2025MELANIE C.

My favorite bare minerals product

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this under eyes, on my forehead, around my mouth for my fine lines . It’s amazing! I look years younger!I work with very young women, I could be their mother! Easily! When I share my age they are so dumb founded! ‘ no way’ they say. You look so young, I never would have guessed it!

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28 November 2025Lindsey

Not really the original Prime Time

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so happy they brought back the original Prime Time primer. But I was so disappointed when I got the new bottle and realized it’s not the same formula. The original formula was a lite gel. This formula is so oily and the new pump bottle is the worst. It doesn’t dispense consistently. It’s like they didn’t do product testing. Bring back the real original formula Prime Time!

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26 November 2025Bharati S.

Love it.

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it. With primer it is easy to apply foundation.

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25 November 2025Lynn K.

Primer is good

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the original primer and it feels good on your skin

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24 November 2025Pam F.

Prime Time Original Foundation Primer

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So excited that you brought original primer back! This is the best primer made! So silky smooth, feels great on my face. Please don’t ever take it away again. You can’t improve perfection.

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23 November 2025Annette A.

It's very good.

Originally posted on bareMinerals

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always put it on before I apply my loose powder foundation.

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21 November 2025Gaby

Terrible new formula & bottle

Originally posted on bareMinerals

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new formula separates & has a greasy texture. The pump dispenses an inconsistent amount & sometimes nothing comes out the first few tries. Once applied, it breaks up my makeup within a few hours and does nothing to control oil. The old squeeze tube formula was much better. It was thicker, smoother, & consistently reliable. It controlled oil well & kept my makeup intact throughout the day.

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