"Hate everything about this primer, the ball applicator is messy and useless, it doesnt smooth product or rub in. It just creates mess. Even the primer is too dark as a bronzer on fair skin so it gathers and doesnt look good as a base product beneath foundation. Wouldnt recommend"
ballin’ base™ poreless primer
ballin’ base™ poreless primer
ballin’ base™ poreless primer

Snap-back skin energy with this primer in 2 finishes: matte for 24-hr pore-blurring & glow for 24-hr hydration + rollerballs to help lift where you lost it.
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Overall rating: 4.2613635 / 5 from 88 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%
- Base Quality: 30%
Review topics: ["feels","texture","formula","primer","skin","look","glow","application","base","face","color","roller","pores","coverage","balls","sheen","rollerball","finish","makes","makeup"].
Review highlights
- "It smooths out my pores and makes my skin look super soft before I even put foundation on." —
- "It smooths everything out, helps blur my pores, and gives my skin a fresh, energized look." —
- "My base looks more refined and stays looking fresh." —
Reviews
Doesn't apply evenly or is it not supposed to?
"I will admit it was weird to use. I'm assuming the balls are for deeper tissue massage for cell regeneration, and then you rub the rest of the primer in with your hands. I like it, just need to get used to it."
Poreless primer
"I recently ordered your new pourless primer. I love the product (and lots of taste) and that it makes my makeup last all day, it is a MESS in the tube and getting it on my face. Much of the primer is in the bottom of the top and the applicator has primer all over it making it a mess. I am not able to put it on my face with the applicator because it has primer all over it and in order not to waste a lot of the primer I have to put my fingers down into the top to get out the primer. It's a mess."
"Not sure what this product does but i love the cool roller ball"
LOVE LOVE
"This primer is such a fun surprise. The bronze tint gives my skin an instant warm sheen before I even add makeup, and the texture feels silky. . . almost like it’s smoothing everything into place. It grips foundation without feeling heavy, and the glow peeks through just enough to make my base look healthier and more alive. It’s one of those products that makes getting ready feel a little more effortless and a lot more radiant. gifted by Tarte Cosmetics"
"Love the application process, super soothing on my skin, but doesn't really seeve a "poreless" look when I put my foundation on"
My new favorite thing!
"I absolutely love this primer! It glides on easy, feels amazing and makes my makeup last all day! I have been so surprised at how good my makeup looks when I wash my face at night. It doesn’t make my face feel oily and it’s so lightweight. It’s seriously the best primer I have ever used!"
Lifted, healthy look in a pearl tone
"This dewy formula immediately helped my skin look more smooth and toned. I love the new pearl tone, it creates a healthy and natural looking glow that lasts. The ingredients melt perfectly into my skin and the primer blends evenly. It can be worn as a highlighter or underneath foundation for a natural glow. The prime and sculpt effect is innovative and looks clean on my skin. I recommend this formula and shade for all skin types. The roller has a cooling effect and is skincare infused for instant brightening. The ingredients include bakuchiol to reduce the look of fine lines, and caffeine to reduce puffiness and to enhance UV protection."
Ballin base primer
"Leaves skin with a smooth base before applying foundation. i love the primer it’s one of the best I’ve used. The brush used to apply the foundation gives you a nice even application of the product."
My Tribe loves Tarte!!
"Not just me! I gave Tarte bundles to family and friends for the holidays and they are contacting me to say how much they love and are getting benefits from the various products in their gift bags! The gift that keeps on giving AND nourishing!!"
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!

