Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base SPF 15 — Sheer Green-Tinted Oil-Free Primer for Redness & Sensitive Skin, 1.35 fl

Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base SPF 15 is a sheer, oil-free green-tinted face primer that neutralizes visible redness while providing broad-spectrum physical sun protection.

This lightweight primer from Clinique was created to smooth skin, reduce the look of redness, and act as the final step in a redness-targeted routine. The formula uses a subtle green tint to counteract pink or red tones and contains physical sunscreen ingredients to shield skin from UVA and UVB exposure. Fragrance-free and allergy tested, it is designed to layer seamlessly under makeup or wear alone for a more even-looking complexion.

How does the green tint minimize the appearance of redness?

The primer uses color-correcting theory: a sheer green pigment visually balances red undertones, creating a more neutral canvas for foundation or bare skin. Because the tint is translucent, it adjusts redness without masking your natural skin tone. The oil-free texture helps prevent shine while keeping coverage lightweight.

• Sheer green pigment counteracts redness for a calmer-looking base
• Translucent finish preserves natural skin tone
• Oil-free formulation reduces shine and helps makeup adhere

Will this product protect my skin from the sun?

Yes — the primer includes a blend of physical sunscreen filters to provide broad-spectrum SPF 15 protection against UVA and UVB rays. While SPF 15 offers daily, low-level protection, it’s best combined with additional sun protection for prolonged outdoor exposure. The physical filters are generally well tolerated by sensitive or redness-prone skin types.

• Broad-spectrum SPF 15 using physical sunscreen ingredients
• Helps reduce one environmental trigger that can worsen visible redness
• Suitable for everyday incidental sun exposure; reapply as needed outdoors

How should I use this primer in my skincare and makeup routine?

Apply this primer as the last step of your skincare routine and before foundation or tinted moisturizer. Use a small amount and blend across the face, focusing on areas with visible redness. It works as step three in Clinique’s Redness Solutions regimen — after cleansing and moisturizing with the matching products.

• Use after cleansing and hydrating; smooth on as the final skincare step
• Blend sparingly over redness-prone zones for color correction
• Layers well under makeup or can be worn alone for a subtler effect

Is this primer appropriate for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin?

Clinique formulates this product fragrance-free and tests it for allergies to reduce irritation risk. The oil-free and non-comedogenic texture helps minimize pore congestion. However, individual responses vary, so patch testing a small area is recommended if you have highly reactive skin.

• Fragrance-free and allergy tested with dermatologist-guided formulation
• Oil-free to avoid adding excess shine or pore-clogging oils
• Gentle SPF and color-correcting pigments intended for redness-prone skin

Who is this for: Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base SPF 15 is aimed at people seeking a lightweight, color-correcting primer that both neutralizes visible redness and adds daily sun protection. It suits those with sensitive, redness-prone, or rosacea-inclined skin who want a non-irritating base to wear under makeup or alone for a more even complexion. If you require higher SPF or medical treatment for rosacea, consult a dermatologist and consider additional sun protection for extended outdoor activities.

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Steareth-2, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Barium Sulfate, Silica, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose, Pantethine, Caffeine, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bisabolol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289) 39531 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.