OGEE Activated Botanical Primer

This lightweight, whipped botanical primer hydrates, smooths, and preps the skin with a blend of plant-based ingredients that creates a soft, supple base for makeup. Organic jojoba oil, sugarcane-derived squalane, and micro-hyaluronic acid work together to moisturize, support a plump look, and leave a fresh, dewy finish. It absorbs quickly and can be used under makeup or as a hydrating base on minimal makeup days.

Ingredients

This primer is formulated with organic jojoba seed oil, sugarcane-derived squalane, micro-hyaluronic acid, vegetable glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, olive fruit oil, jojoba esters, candelilla wax, chamomile extract, green tea extract, rose extract, and botanical components such as patchouli, eucalyptus, spearmint, raspberry, bitter orange, jasmine, cocoa, apple, and melon extracts, along with vitamin E (tocopherol) and plant-derived preservatives and emulsifiers.

Certifications & Standards

  • NSF/ANSI 305 Certified (contains organic ingredients standard)

  • Approximately 73% organic ingredients (brand-stated)

What I Like

  • I like that it is NSF/ANSI 305 certified, which supports higher standards around organic ingredient sourcing and formulation practices.

  • The combination of micro-hyaluronic acid and squalane gives a hydrated, plump look that makes makeup sit more smoothly.

  • Organic jojoba oil helps keep skin soft and balanced, especially if you tend to be normal to dry.

  • The whipped texture absorbs quickly, leaving skin comfortable rather than greasy.

  • The botanical extracts add a skin-conditioning feel that works well when your skin is stressed or feeling dull.

  • I like that it can do more than one job and works as a primer, a daily hydrator, or a dewy base on no-makeup days.

  • EWG Rating: 1, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer (lowest hazard range).

Things to Keep in Mind

  • The finish is dewy rather than matte, so it suits normal, dry, or mature skin best.

  • It will not behave like a silicone primer, so you should expect hydration and glow rather than pore-filling or ultra-matte blurring.

  • Because this primer contains many aromatic botanicals, it may not be the best choice for people with very sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

The base of this formula — including jojoba oil, squalane, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E — is generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patch testing is a smart step for those with highly reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin, since this formula contains multiple aromatic botanicals that can be more stimulating around the face.