Key ingredients
4.4/5
Mattifying polymers is the main active in this oil-control primer.
Home/ Brands/ Neutrogena/ Mattifying Primer Shine Control
Tap to enlarge
Mattifying Primer Shine Control
$11.97
Simple drugstore mattifier. Good under everyday foundation without a grit fight.
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This oil-control primer is for simple drugstore mattifier.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a mattifying.
The verdict
This oil-control primer suits simple drugstore mattifier.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Smashbox, e.l.f., Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte) — best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Budget shine control | Oily T-zone under foundation | Makeup that will not stick | Grip without chalk | Prestige oil-free smooth | Pores plus shine | Soft-focus blur |
| Format | Primer | Primer | Gel primer | Gel primer | Primer | Gel primer | Primer |
| Finish | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer |
| Skin / undertone | Oily combination | Oily skin | Combination oily | Combination | Oily combination | Oily porous skin | Combination |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Mattifying · Drugstore | Oil control · Mattifying | Power Grip · Gel | Hydro Grip · Cult | Oil-free · Smoothing | Matte rescue · Pore focus | Smoothing · Weightless |
| $ / size | $11.97 | $16.83 | $10.99 | $38.00 | $31.50 | $35.99 | $42.00 |
| Shop | Buy on AmazonThis page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page |
FAQ
Who is Mattifying Primer Shine Control best for?
Simple drugstore mattifier. Good under everyday foundation without a grit fight.
How did Edyt Beauty score this oil-control primer?
Edyt Beauty rates Mattifying Primer Shine Control 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Mattifying Primer Shine Control against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Smashbox, e.l.f., Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte. For more from the same brand, see More from Neutrogena below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Mattifying Primer Shine Control with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Primers for Oily Skin.
You may also like
Smashbox
Photo Finish Oil Control Primer
$16.83
e.l.f.
Power Grip Primer
$10.99
Milk Makeup
Hydro Grip Primer
$38.00
Lancôme
La Base Pro Oil-Free Primer
$31.50
Benefit
POREfessional Matte Rescue Primer
$35.99
tarte
timeless smoothing primer
$42.00