Pure Canvas Primer - Blurring

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer — Blurring is the base step for skin where pores and shine are the problem. It's a liquid primer with a matte finish that smooths the surface for even makeup application while reducing how visible pores are, both the moment you apply it and with repeated use.

Finish	Matte
Texture	Liquid
Key ingredients	Rose-extract Skin-Perfecting Complex · silica beads · red clover flower extract
Performance	Up to 12 hours extended wear · 16-hour shine control
Free from	Parabens · phthalates · mineral oil · sulfates SLS & SLES · oxybenzone · hydroquinone and more

What it actually does

• Blurs pores and imperfections on contact. Silica beads are included to smooth and soften how flaws read, which is also what evens out foundation application.
• Keeps oil in check for 16 hours. That's the shine-control figure Laura Mercier gives for this formula, driven by red clover flower extract.
• Works on pore size over the longer term. The brand says the red clover extract actively reduces how large pores appear with continued use, not just on the day.
• Extends makeup wear up to 12 hours while improving skin texture both immediately and over time, according to the brand.
• Mostly skincare by formulation. Laura Mercier states it is built from more than 85 percent skincare ingredients, including a rose-extract complex meant to moisturise, protect and smooth.
• Brand consumer testing. Across a three-week study on 30 women, Laura Mercier reports all participants agreeing the finish was mattifying, 94% agreeing skin looked more even, and 94% agreeing it felt weightless. Self-reported results, so your mileage may vary.

How to use

1. Do your skincare first, then apply this on top.
2. Massage in a dime-size amount gently with your fingertips.
3. Follow with tinted moisturiser or foundation — both sold separately.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Will it make my skin look flat?

The finish is matte by design — that's the point of this version. If you want some dimension back, the usual approach is to use it where you get shiny and leave the high points of the face bare, or pair it with a glowier product elsewhere.

Does it actually shrink pores?

What the brand claims is a reduction in how large pores appear — immediately through the silica beads that blur them, and over time through red clover flower extract. No primer changes pore size permanently.

Can I use it without foundation?

The brand's instruction is to follow with tinted moisturiser or foundation. That said, since skincare ingredients make up more than 85 percent of it and it blurs on its own, plenty of people wear a matte primer alone on no-makeup days.

How quickly does it ship?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items already in stock arrive sooner; those we source for your order land at the longer end. Weekends and official holidays aren't counted.

What are my payment options?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There's no cash on delivery.

And if it arrives damaged?

Let us know within 1 day of delivery. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only; once verified, the refund goes to your original payment method within 15–30 days.