Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Primer: The Pore-Blurring Primer That Actually Works
Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Primer promises to blur pores and extend foundation wear. After four months of testing on combination skin, here's whether it delivers.
Jessica Thompson
Senior Beauty Editor · May 18, 2025
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer launched alongside the original Pro Filt'r Foundation in 2017. It's been a consistent bestseller ever since, and for good reason: it genuinely does what it claims.
What It Is
A silicone-based, pore-blurring primer in a squeeze tube. Available in one universal shade. Retails for $34. The formula contains dimethicone (the pore-blurring silicone), niacinamide, and a vitamin E complex.
How It Performs
Application is smooth and silky. The primer creates a soft-focus, blurred surface that makes pores appear smaller and foundation application smoother. It extends foundation wear by 2-3 hours in my testing.
The matte finish means it's best for oily to combination skin. Dry skin types may find it too mattifying.
Final Verdict
Fenty Pro Filt'r Primer is one of the best pore-blurring primers on the market. At $34, it's a fair price for a product that genuinely extends makeup wear and creates a smooth canvas.
Where to buy
About the reviewer
Jessica Thompson
Senior Beauty Editor
Jessica Thompson spent 12 years as a working makeup artist before deciding she'd rather write about products than carry seven brushes in her purse. Based in Brooklyn, she covers everything from drugst...
