Lancome is in the primer game, but other than some sleek packaging, this isn’t anything new under the sun. The “exclusive” formula is nothing more than silicone and a silicone polymer. You’d think for the cost they could have at least added some vitamin E or a soothing agent, though they thankfully omitted fragrance.


This clear primer has a thick, slight gel texture that instantly transforms into a weightless silky feel which smoothes skin. Applying a sheer layer of dry-finish silicones to skin can help enhance makeup application, but you don’t need to seek out a special primer to find these traits. Instead, and for the benefit of your skin, look for an antioxidant-laden silicone serum that also contains some other helpful ingredients. You’re simply not getting your money’s worth with this no-frills primer from Lancome.