withSimplicity Pore Minimizing Face Primer

A lightweight, aloe-based primer designed to smooth skin, minimize the appearance of pores, and create an even, soft-focus base for makeup. This formula hydrates without feeling greasy and uses a blend of botanical oils, plant waxes, and antioxidant-rich extracts to prep the skin while helping makeup wear more evenly and gently. The finish is natural and balanced rather than heavy or overly matte.

Ingredients

This primer is formulated with aloe barbadensis leaf juice, jojoba seed oil, squalane, glycerin, silica, rice bran wax, vitamin E (tocopherol), candelilla wax, hydroxyethylcellulose, green tea extract, rosehip seed oil, oregano leaf extract, thyme extract, cinnamon bark extract, rosemary extract, lavender flower extract, and goldenseal root extract. Many of the botanical ingredients are listed as certified organic by the brand.

Certifications & Standards

  • Organic ingredients (brand-stated; specific botanicals are listed as certified organic)

  • Clean formulation claims (brand-stated; silicone-free and free from synthetic fragrance)

What I Like

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

  • I like that the base is aloe-forward, which helps the skin feel hydrated and refreshed without heaviness.

  • Jojoba oil, squalane, and rosehip oil provide light nourishment that sits well under makeup and supports the skin barrier.

  • Silica helps soften the look of pores and fine lines, creating a naturally blurred, soft-focus finish without silicones.

  • The botanical blend provides antioxidant support, a welcome benefit when skin feels stressed or dull.

  • The texture is lightweight and versatile — it works under liquid, cream, or powder makeup, or on its own for a smooth, natural look.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This is not a heavy matte or oil-control primer; the finish is more natural and lightly hydrating.

  • Because it’s a plant-based formula, some batch-to-batch texture variation is normal.

  • Allow two to three minutes for the primer to set before applying makeup to reduce the chance of pilling.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

The base of this formula — including aloe, jojoba oil, squalane, glycerin, vitamin E, and silica — is generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Patch testing is a smart step for those with very sensitive, fragrance-reactive, rosacea-prone, or acne-prone skin, as the formula contains multiple aromatic botanical extracts (such as oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and lavender) that can feel stimulating for some skin types.