Grown Alchemist

Skin Defense Primer

Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
Skin Defense Primer
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Grown Alchemist

Skin Defense Primer

Skin Defense Primer

A pore minimizing & mattifying silicone-free primer to smooth and protect skin.

Regular price $40
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Skin Defense Primer

1.6 oz / 50 ml
$40
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Highlights

Suitable for

All skin types.

Why we stand behind it

A lightweight, silicone-free gel primer that absorbs quickly and works to protect and smooth skin. This mattifying gel primer hydrates skin and works to strengthen the skin′s natural barrier function, while blurring pores to create a flawless look.

Clinically shown to support a strong skin barrier, providing the ultimate defense against environmental exposure. In an independent clinical trial with 37 people, over 12 hours, results showed:

93% said this product forms a defensive layer to leave skin feeling smooth.

92% said this product layers perfectly under makeup + leaves skin feeling smooth.

90% said leaves skin looking smoother.

87% said this product supports skin's moisture barrier.

85% said this product instantly mattifies skin after one use.

77% said this product instantly blurs the appearance of pores.

Key ingredients

Prebiotic Peptide: Supports a strong skin barrier.

Ashwagandha: Reduces visible signs of fatigue, reviving healthy-looking glow.

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lingzhi) Extract: Rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides.

this product meets

The Credo Clean Standard™

Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.

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This product is

Cruelty Free

Sustainable Packaging

Vegan

Gluten Free

Alcohol Free

Soy Free

What is an undertone?

An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:

Pink/Cool

I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.

Neutral

I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.

Yellow/Warm

I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.

Find your shade match

Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.

Usage

Apply evenly over clean skin using fingertips after applying your preferred moisturizer or serum, allow Skin Defense Primer to dry before application of foundation or additional makeup products. Wear alone or under foundation.

Full ingredient list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Fructose, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Gluconate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral.
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Grown Alchemist

Biological beauty. High performance, clinically proven formulas, designed for skin impacted by modern living. Grown Alchemist utilizes advanced plant and biotech ingredients that work in harmony with your skin biology. Better absorbed. Better utilized. Better results.

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Overall rating: 4.631579 / 5 from 19 reviews.

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Reviews

Skin Defense Primer has been a great addition to my daily regimen

"i'm early forties and have been really dismayed about enlarged pores. my makeup just seems to make it worse. i've tried other blurring primers but they've made me breakout. this skin defense primer from Grown Alchemist not only smooths out my skin texture and pores but gives me all day hydration and keeps my skin looking fresh all day. i love it."

Cori C. (5/5)

Great Silicone Free primer

"I love that this is silicone free and doesn't dry out my combination skin but feels refreshing. No breakouts."

Emily Z. (5/5)

Best matte primer

"Hands down. Love the texture and how smooth my skin looks. 10/10!"

Maura (5/5)

Lovely!

"This primer is absolutely lovely! It has a nice smooth texture that goes on your skin smoothly and has a light scent."

Megan H. (4/5)

Beautiful

"The best natural primer I have used!!"

Isa (5/5)

Amazing

"Best primer"

Shane A. (5/5)

love it

"I love this primer. It really moisturizes and coats my skin--in a good way. I sometimes use it alone because I do feel like it plumps my skin a little."

Coco (5/5)

Smoothing, slightly matte base for your makeup

"With a faint, pleasant fragrance this primer feels slightly cool when applied. Avoid your eyebrows and hairline as this product does pill in those areas, though if this occurs I simply wipe it away with a damp cotton pad. I've used an entire sample tube and haven't noticed any breakouts or irritation from this product."

Karalyn (5/5)

Not bad!

"Like the texture a lot. Doesn’t break me out which is hard to find in a primer. The flip side is that it’s maybe not the most effective primer!"

ilana H. (4/5)

Amazing Primer!

"One of my favorite primers! I noticed when I use this, my skin is a lot less oily throughout the day as opposed to other primers. It smells amazing like a natural rose scent and the texture is super soft and cooling."

Vlada (5/5)

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