Smooth Affair® Brightening Face Primer

Jane Iredale's Smooth Affair Brightening Primer is a favorite for those seeking to extend makeup wear and minimize pores, particularly for oily skin types. Users consistently praise its ability to create a smooth, flawless canvas that keeps makeup in place without streaking, thanks to ingredients like Zinc PCA, which regulates oil production, preventing excess shine and makeup slip. The lightweight formula ensures a radiant finish, refining pores without leaving the skin feeling greasy.

In addition to controlling oil, this primer brightens the complexion through gentle exfoliating fruit extracts like Apple and Grapefruit, which slough off dead skin cells, revealing a fresher, more even tone. Vitamin C derivatives, such as Ascorbyl Glucoside and Sodium Ascorbate, further enhance this effect by inhibiting melanin production, reducing dark spots, and promoting a healthy glow. Meanwhile, White and Green Tea extracts offer antioxidant protection, soothing the skin and preventing environmental damage.

Ideal for oily skin types with uneven skin pigmentation, but it is also safe for dry and sensitive skin types. It's free from harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates, oil, fragrance, and phthalates. It is non-comedogenic but has dimethicone which can clog pores if not washed off at night.

• Controls shine
• Prevents makeup streaking
• Makes pores appear smaller
• Exfoliates and Brightens

Approved for all 16 Baumann Skin Types, except the Allergic sensitive subtype.

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  Vitamin C

  Dermatologist-recommended antioxidant for antiaging because it increases collagen and prevents melanin production. Protects skin from sun exposure and lightens dark spots.

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  Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment

  Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment is rich in antioxidants like chlorophyll and beta-carotene, which neutralize free radicals to prevent aging. Peptides in the ferment support collagen production for firmer skin, while its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation. It also strengthens the skin barrier, locking in hydration.

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  Zinc PCA

  Zinc pidolate reduces sebum production and is anti-inflammatory

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  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

  Combination of hydrating coconut oil and glycerin to moisturize skin.

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  Glycerin

  Glycerin (Glycerol) is the best natural moisturizing ingredient to hydrate skin quickly. May give products a sticky feel.

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  Green Tea Extract

  This ingredient has a lot of research to show it is a powerful antioxidant and a soothing anti-inflammatory. The best antioxidants for sensitive skin.