Using a silicone based primer with a water based foundation is not recommended. In fact, silicone based primers create a barrier that might not let the ...

“For acne-prone patients, silicones can act as a 'barrier' and trap oil, dirt, and dead skin cells, making acne worse,” Mraz Robinson says. ... In general, ...

Makeup primers with silicones are a culprit behind congested skin. Prolonged exposure to oil, dead skin and bacteria underneath the semi-occlusive seal of ...