Dermablend Brilliant Base Illuminating Primer — 1 fl oz Lightweight Radiance, Niacinamide & Shea Butter

Brilliant Base Illuminating Primer by Dermablend is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich face primer that brightens skin and creates a smooth, long-lasting canvas for makeup or bare-skin radiance.

Formulated with niacinamide, shea butter, glycerin and derivatives of vitamins C and E, this silky primer boosts luminosity while helping skin feel hydrated and softened. The gentle, fragrance-free formula is non-comedogenic, vegan, and built to meet dermatologist standards, so it suits a wide range of skin types and tones. Use it alone for a subtle glow or under foundation to improve wear and smoothness.

How does this primer improve my makeup wear?

Brilliant Base creates a refined surface that reduces friction between skin and foundation, allowing makeup to spread more evenly and adhere longer. The lightweight emollients help prevent patchiness and can extend makeup longevity up to 24 hours when used with compatible products.

• Smooths skin texture for even foundation application
• Helps makeup resist fading and creasing
• Light-reflecting pigments impart a natural radiance under makeup

What active ingredients are in the formula and why they matter?

The primer combines niacinamide with moisturizing agents like shea butter and glycerin plus antioxidant vitamin derivatives. These ingredients work together to hydrate and condition skin while providing immediate brightening without heavy silicones or fragrances.

• Niacinamide: supports smoother-looking texture
• Shea butter & glycerin: deliver lightweight, lasting hydration
• Vitamin C & E derivatives: add antioxidant-rich brightening effects

Can I wear Brilliant Base on bare skin or mix it with foundation?

Yes — it’s versatile. Wear alone to enhance skin luminosity and softness, or blend a small amount into foundation for an illuminated, dewy finish. Its lightweight feel keeps skin comfortable whether layered or solo.

• Bare skin: instant luminosity and smoother look
• Mixed with foundation: customizable glow and improved spreadability
• Under makeup: primes and helps makeup last longer

Is this primer suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

The formula is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and has been allergy- and sensitive-skin tested to align with dermatologist standards. It avoids parabens, sulfates and phthalates and uses no animal-derived ingredients, reducing the risk of irritation for many users.

• Fragrance-free to minimize sensitizing additives
• Non-comedogenic to lower pore-clogging potential
• Tested for sensitivity and allergies per brand standards

Who this is for: Dermablend Brilliant Base Illuminating Primer is ideal for anyone seeking subtle radiance, added hydration and a smoother base for makeup—especially those who prefer fragrance-free, dermatologist-aligned formulas. It’s a good pick for people with normal, dry, combination or sensitive skin who want a long-lasting glow whether they wear foundation or go bare-faced.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU ● DIMETHICONE ● PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL / APRICOT KERNEL OIL ● GLYCERIN ● ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL / RICE BRAN OIL ● PROPANEDIOL ● NIACINAMIDE ● BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER ● CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● MICA ● STEARIC ACID ● PALMITIC ACID ● GLYCERYL STEARATE ● PEG-100 STEARATE ● STEARYL ALCOHOL ● PEG-20 STEARATE ● ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE ● TIN OXIDE ● SORBITAN OLEATE ● TRIETHANOLAMINE ● DIMETHICONOL ● ISOHEXADECANE ● METHICONE ● SODIUM HYALURONATE ● MYRISTIC ACID ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● ADENOSINE ● DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE ● PROPYLENE GLYCOL ● HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN ● HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● CITRIC ACID ● SYNTHETIC BEESWAX ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● POLYSORBATE 80 ● ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER ● TOCOPHERYL ACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES ● CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE ●