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ballin’ base™ matte poreless primer

ballin’ base™ matte poreless primer

Regular price 1,418 ฿
Regular price Sale price 1,418 ฿

24-hour pore blurring, clear matte

ballin’ base™ matte poreless primer

24-hour pore blurring, clear matte

Regular price 1,418 ฿
Regular price Sale price 1,418 ฿
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100%
said this primer helped minimize oil & shine throughout the day*
100%
said it perfected the look of my makeup*
100%
would recommend to a friend*

what it is

A mattifying, pore-blurring face primer that helps minimize look of oil + shine, smooths skin's appearance & extends foundation wear for 24 hours.

why we love it

Powered by poreless technology™, ballin' base™ mattifying face primer helps minimize the look of oil + shine while blurring the look of pores, fine lines + imperfections for a smooth, soft-matte finish. It's clinically proven to blur the look of pores + extend foundation wear for 24 hours**, making it the perfect prep step. The cooling rollerballs help massage & depuff the look of skin, so it looks more lifted, refreshed & like it snapped back before makeup even goes on. 30 skin-conditioning ingredients, including bakuchiol + caffeine, help reduce the look of fine lines + puffiness while hydrating & conditioning skin. 100% said it perfected the look of makeup + helped minimize oil* so skin looks smooth, blurred + fresh—not flat. Best for normal, combination or oily skin & anyone looking to control oil + shine. Vegan, cruelty-free + dermatologist tested. Looking for on-the-go? Shop travel-size.

tartelette™ tested

  • clinically proven to extend wear of foundation up to 24 hours**
  • 24 hour pore-blurring**
  • 100% said it helped minimize oil & shine throughout the day*
  • 100% said it perfected the look of my makeup*
  • 100% said it gave my skin a soft-focus blur*
  • 100% said it kept my skin feeling hydrated*
  • 100% would recommend to a friend*

skinvigorating™ ingredients

  • bakuchiol: helps reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
  • caffeine: energizes & improves look of tired, puffy skin
  • niacinamide: helps brighten & minimize look of pores
  • 10+ superfruit complex: antioxidant-rich to smooth, nourish & hydrate
  • triluronic acid blend: helps boost hydration

always formulated without: parabens • mineral oil • phthalates • triclosan • gluten & more

**based on a clinical study of 32 subjects
*based on a consumer panel study of 32 subjects after 1 day of use with foundation

how to

how to

  • twist to unlock + gently squeeze product onto the cooling rollerballs
  • massage over clean, moisturized skin, focusing on areas with visible pores, excess oil + shine like the T-zone
  • use fingertips to smooth into skin, allow primer to set before applying foundation
  • apply your favorite tarte™ foundation for a smooth, blurred + shine-controlled makeup base + 24-hour wear

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She Finds Beauty Awards
2026

Overall rating: 4.410714 / 5 from 168 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This poreless primer offers a matte finish for 24-hour pore-blurring and a glow finish for 24-hour hydration. It helps lift areas where volume is lost, leaving skin looking healthier and more alive.

Summary topics

  • Skin Appearance (25%): A significant number of customers loved how the product made their skin look healthier and more alive.
  • Base Quality (30%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that Ballin's Base is amazing and creates a great base.

Review topics: [color, feels, glow, shipping, look, base, skin, primer, face, texture, coverage, application, pores, formula, weight, roller, touch, shade, balls, makeup, works, finish, stays, blends, buy, bronze, blur, makes, shine, foundation].

Review highlights

  • "It smooths out my pores and makes my skin look super soft before I even put foundation on." — Janet
  • "It smooths everything out, helps blur my pores, and gives my skin a fresh, energized look." — Nicole
  • "My base looks more refined and stays looking fresh." — San

Reviews

I really wanted to love it!

"I really wanted to like this primer, but unfortunately it didn’t work well for me. The color wasn’t a good match, and I didn’t notice much of a difference in how my skin looked or felt after applying it. It also didn’t give me that smooth, primed feeling I expect from a primer. Overall, it just wasn’t a good fit for me."

— Crystal D. (5/5)

Perfect shine

"I love this primer! The roller balls are perfect for application. It looks so good under the foundation. It gives your face a shiny glow. Make sure to give it time to dry before applying foundation!"

— Alisa D. (5/5)

Ballin base soreness primer

"This works so well . The coverage is very good. The feel is very good. The look of it is really good. Im so satisfied with this purchase."

— Nicole R. (5/5)

Nice primer!

"If you are like me you have tried and used a few different kinds of primers. Sticky ones, ones that pill, ones that cake your make-up, etc. This one has a light sheen to it and works exceptionally well with the new CC Cream. It does help with the reduction of my redness and it feels amazing on my face. I'm not a big fan of the little balls. I feel like I waste product when I use the balls. So I just put it on my finger and then spread it around. The one thing I love about buying from Tarte is how fast you get your order. Shipping only takes a few days to get to me and now I only use Tarte makeup on my face. My face has never felt better."

— Bobbi S. (4/5)

Best add on ever

"I absolutely love this, I do not wear much makeup but this is a great simple primer that gives me a great glow. I use this with the Amazonian clay, great combo"

— Sam (5/5)

"This primer has become my ride or die!!! Before i was even halfway through, I repurchased a bottle. The pearlized primer with the cooling roller balls makes applying a spa worthy experience."

— Emily (5/5)

Love it

"Love everything about this . It is a great product for older skin. It’s soft light weight and feels great on. Not hard to use . I will keep this in stock ."

— Firefly R. (5/5)

Never leaving the house without it

"This + my cc cream is the easiest get ready plan, it adds a glow that isn't too much, makes my skin look overall healthy and hydrated, ordering my second bottle now!"

— CTaylor (5/5)

Love that feelin’

"The primer glided on super smoothly and felt like I was giving myself a mini facial."

— Anna G. (4/5)

New favorite

"So easy to apply with the new applicator and the pearl finish is so luminous ! My favorite new product from Tarte"

— Teresa P. (5/5)

Q&A

Is this primer good for dry mature skin?
We'd recommend the pearl glow or bronze glow finish — both are super hydrating and give skin a beautiful radiance, which is perfect for dry, mature skin. The matte version is better suited for oily skin!