MORE THAN A PRIMER

Words by Lucinda Dordley | Images: Supplied

SKIN functional is launching its first-ever range of Primers.

The new primers mark an exciting new direction for the brand, combining its expertise in skin science with the performance demands of modern makeup routines.

Designed to support skin health and makeup longevity, each product is formulated with high concentrations of active ingredients and innovative textures, reinforcing SKIN functional’s commitment to functional beauty that performs.

“Whether you’re looking for hydration, illumination, mattification, or protection, this new range ensures your skin is prepped, perfected, and primed for any makeup look,” says Shannon Dougall, Founder of SKIN functional.

The SKIN functional Primer range includes:

This refreshing clear jelly primer envelopes the skin to create an even, silky base.

This primer offers skincare-benefiting actives such as:

- Niacinamide to improve the skin barrier, elasticity and resilience and

also includes anti-inflammatory, skin brightening and anti-ageing properties.

- Polyglutamic acid for long lasting moisturisation and humectancy,

promoting skin protection against environmental aggression while increasing

skin elasticity.

- Trimethylglycine is a highly purified sugar beet extract that protects against dehydration and protein denaturation. It has water-binding properties to increase moisture content, strengthen skin barrier and regulate cell water balance.

Awaken dull, tired skin instantly. This illuminating primer glides on effortlessly to deliver hydration and radiance.

With orange extract to energise and Sodium Hyaluronate for deep moisturising, skin looks visibly brighter, smoother and more alive; your shortcut to a lit-from-within glow. Ingredients include:

- Sodium Hyaluronate that aids in repairing and moisturising the skin, enhances elasticity and strengthens the barrier function.

- Humectants provide a boost in hydration.

- Sweet orange fruit extract energises the cell function.

A transparent gel base that blurs imperfections while mattifying the skin, this primer is your ticket to a poreless, airbrushed look. Ideal for all skin types seeking smoother makeup application and improved hold without greasiness.

This perfecting primer includes Silica which is an opaque and absorbent powder that maintains a mattifying effect and manages sebum production.

This multitasking marvel combines SPF50 broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with skincare-infused makeup priming.

The ultra-lightweight texture melts into skin, leaving a radiant glow and superior grip for seamless makeup wear—perfect for everyday skin protection and beauty in one. Enjoy skin benefiting ingredients such as:

- Bisabolol, which soothes irritation and provides skin soothing properties.

- Lactobacillus ferment is a probiotic that restructures and soothes the skin, increasing natural skin defences by regulating its microbiome and strengthening barrier function.

- UVA and UVB filters are chemical filters to ensure broad-spectrum sun protection, preventing sunburn and long-term damage to skin tissue.

- Ginger extract for anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

A velvety-soft primer that visibly reduces the appearance of pores and texture. Formulated with high-performance texturising powders, elastomers, and silicones, this primer delivers a blurring, soft-focus effect for a refined matte finish that lasts. Enjoy velvet skin with:

- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract that hydrates, soothes and cools the skin.

- Elastomer skin enhancer, which is a reticular silicone elastomer with a high molecular weight. Providing a high sensorial and blendable texture.

- Texturising spherical powder provides a silky texture.