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Pure Canvas Illuminating Primer

Laura Mercier

Current Price $12.97
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Comparable value $27.00
Color
Color: Illuminating
0.5 Ounce
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Details & care

What it is: A primer that smoothes skin for even makeup application and improves skin's radiance instantly and over time.

What it does: The illuminating primer gives you a flawless base for makeup but also enhances skin's natural radiance, even once makeup is removed. It is formulated with porcelain flower extract rich in antioxidant properties to restore skin luminosity. A carefully crafted blend of micronized pearls helps naturally reflect light to instantly improve the look of skin's radiance and brightness, smooth texture and imperfections.

How to use: Apply the primer after your skin-care routine. Squeeze a dime-size amount onto your fingertips and gently massage it all over your face.

  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; formaldehyde-free; fragrance-free
  • Made in Italy
  • Item #10259779
  • Core Product ID 333333BH7M

Ingredients

Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ppg-51/Smdi Copolymer, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Sea Water (Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer), Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-35, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dipropylene Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ppg-8-Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Methylpropanediol, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Phenylpropanol. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir) Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, 77492, 77499).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Laura Mercier

Born in Provence and trained in Paris and New York City, world-renowned makeup artist Laura Mercier founded her eponymous brand in 1996. Known for her famous "flawless face," Mercier's collection includes makeup, skin care and fragrance, all with a focus on enhancing natural beauty. Laura Mercier products repeatedly receive "best of" magazine awards.

Reviews

(24)243.4 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Sept 17, 2026

Smooth

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This smoothing primer is great. It’s illuminating, which is nice to give my skin that healthy glow. Not glittery but a healthy hello.
Tracy G.
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Most helpful critical review

July 13, 2026

New but not improved.

Product was very different from the original illuminating primer that I have used for a long time. It was a different texture and was more like a highlighter than a true primer. The packaging was much smaller and more expensive than the original formula.
Child of God
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4 stars13%
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2 stars21%
1 star17%
Sept 17, 2026

Smooth

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This smoothing primer is great. It’s illuminating, which is nice to give my skin that healthy glow. Not glittery but a healthy hello.
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Tracy G.
Sept 5, 2026

great product

My new live is Laura Mercier products including this primer. It makes the foundation really flawless- and I’ve never had flawless skin. As a 70-year old I’m thrilled at the finish!!
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Jolene
July 13, 2026

New but not improved.

Product was very different from the original illuminating primer that I have used for a long time. It was a different texture and was more like a highlighter than a true primer. The packaging was much smaller and more expensive than the original formula.
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Child of God
June 23, 2026

I like it!

I don't know how it works but it works! When it goes on it doesn't look like it is doing anything. And yet, when makeup is finished, it looks better with the primer and than without.
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Marilyn F.
June 21, 2026

Fabulous Primer

This is the best primer I have ever used! It is very light weight on the skin, not greasy and makes my skin feel like silk. Most of all it helps keep my foundation on all day. A perfect product!!
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Lorna C.
May 30, 2026

yes splitting tube

It also happened to me twice the tube cracked at the neck. I love the product and have been using for a long time. But there is something defective about the tube.
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MSPAN
Apr 8, 2026

Disappointed

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used to buy the primer for Travel along with the tinted moisturizer. It was great for traveling. It lasted perfectly. This mini size is a joke. I’ve searched to try to find a larger packaging and can’t. This is another example of how companies shrink their products charge the same and offer less.
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Kathryn G.
Apr 2, 2026

Cameo tinted moisturizer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new tube of cameo tinted moisturizer is darker than my previous tubes. Has there been a formula change?
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Marcia D.
Mar 21, 2026

Primer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Truly illuminating. Looks great alone or under the tinted moisturizer.
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Antoinette M.
Feb 25, 2026

Good

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like this product it goes on nice and smooth makes my makeup feel good
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LeAndra K.
Feb 24, 2026

Iron oxides

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] That's my review. Iron oxides make the "illumination"
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Jennifer O.
Feb 18, 2026

Not as good as original

This product is fine, but the original was much better. This one doesn’t have as much glow.
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