Primer

FACE
Smooth & Prime ~ All Purpose Undercoat.

A weightless, oil-free primer that smooths skin, controls shine and extends the wear of everything that follows. Formulated with high-performance ingredients including caffeine, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, finger lime caviar and hydrolysed pea protein, it blurs imperfections, energises tired skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier — creating a clean, even canvas for BB Cream or Concealer… See more

$62.00

Hydrolised Pea in Primer for Mens Makeup
Hydrolised Pea in Primer for Mens Makeup
Primer makeup for men
Primer makeup for men
Smooth and Prime, all purpose undercoat
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Caffeine
A natural energiser that instantly helps reduce the look of puffiness and fatigue. By stimulating microcirculation, it gives skin a more awake, refreshed appearance while also helping to protect against environmental stressors.

Ferulic Acid
A gold-standard antioxidant often paired with Vitamin C and E in high-end formulas. It neutralises free radicals, shields skin from UV-induced damage, and supports long-term firmness and brightness.

Finger Lime Caviar Cellular Extract
A unique Australian botanical packed with natural AHAs and antioxidants. It gently refines skin texture, boosts hydration, and improves luminosity — giving skin a smoother, fresher, more even look.

Hyaluronic Acid Powder
A hydration magnet that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It draws moisture deep into the skin, instantly plumping fine lines and leaving skin soft, supple, and comfortable all day.

Hydrolysed Pea Protein
A plant-derived active that strengthens the skin’s barrier and protects against environmental stress. It helps improve elasticity and resilience, ensuring skin looks healthier, firmer, and more energised over time.

water, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclomethicone, isododecane, nylon, peg-10 dimethicone, polysilicone-11, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, silica dimethyl silylate, silica, propanediol, dimethicone crosspolymer, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, hydrolysed pea protein, sodium hyaluronate, caffeine, ferulic acid, citrus australasica fruit extract (finger lime), disteardimonium hectorite, mixed tocopherols, propylene carbonate, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, ci 61565, ci 19140.

1. Prep Your Skin
Begin with clean, moisturised skin. This ensures the primer sits smoothly and evenly.

2. Dispense a Small Amount
A little goes a long way. Place a pea-sized amount onto your fingertips.

3. Target Key Areas
Apply lightly to the T-zone, cheeks, and under the eyes — anywhere you want to smooth and control shine.

4. Blend Until Invisible
Use gentle, circular motions to work the primer into your skin until it disappears. The texture should feel weightless and natural.

5. Let It Set
Allow one to two minutes for the formula to lock in. This step is crucial — it creates the perfect canvas for BB cream or concealer to grip and last longer.

6. Pro Tip
Our oil-free primer is designed to work in harmony with Mankind’s BB Cream and Concealer. Not all primers are compatible with all foundations, but this trio is engineered to perform seamlessly together.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

★★★★★

I wont go back

Never used a primer before but I'm hooked. Keeps everything in place without much fuss

— Micky A
★★★★★

Green

Was worried I would look like the green witch but it melts in and works its magic

— Allan P
★★★★★

Way to go

its a must if you want the rest to stay on

— Tony A
★★★★★

Great present

My partner bought this for me and its amazing. Will keep using it

— Lenny O
★★★★★

Fundmental

Im not new to wearing makeup but trying this primer has made me realise its a fundamental

— Dylan N
★★★★★

Confident

Wanted the works and I can see why a primer is recommended. The makeup stays all day

— Brad S
★★★★★

With me, Without me

Tried my foundation without it and with it, its definately with it. Cant go back now!

— Brent K

Primer

FACE
Smooth & Prime ~ All Purpose Undercoat.

A weightless, oil-free primer that smooths skin, controls shine and extends the wear of everything that follows. Formulated with high-performance ingredients including caffeine, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, finger lime caviar and hydrolysed pea protein, it blurs imperfections, energises tired skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier — creating a clean, even canvas for BB Cream or Concealer… See more

$62.00

Hydrolised Pea in Primer for Mens Makeup
Hydrolised Pea in Primer for Mens Makeup
Primer makeup for men
Primer makeup for men
Smooth and Prime, all purpose undercoat
- +

Caffeine
A natural energiser that instantly helps reduce the look of puffiness and fatigue. By stimulating microcirculation, it gives skin a more awake, refreshed appearance while also helping to protect against environmental stressors.

Ferulic Acid
A gold-standard antioxidant often paired with Vitamin C and E in high-end formulas. It neutralises free radicals, shields skin from UV-induced damage, and supports long-term firmness and brightness.

Finger Lime Caviar Cellular Extract
A unique Australian botanical packed with natural AHAs and antioxidants. It gently refines skin texture, boosts hydration, and improves luminosity — giving skin a smoother, fresher, more even look.

Hyaluronic Acid Powder
A hydration magnet that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It draws moisture deep into the skin, instantly plumping fine lines and leaving skin soft, supple, and comfortable all day.

Hydrolysed Pea Protein
A plant-derived active that strengthens the skin’s barrier and protects against environmental stress. It helps improve elasticity and resilience, ensuring skin looks healthier, firmer, and more energised over time.

water, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclomethicone, isododecane, nylon, peg-10 dimethicone, polysilicone-11, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, silica dimethyl silylate, silica, propanediol, dimethicone crosspolymer, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, hydrolysed pea protein, sodium hyaluronate, caffeine, ferulic acid, citrus australasica fruit extract (finger lime), disteardimonium hectorite, mixed tocopherols, propylene carbonate, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, ci 61565, ci 19140.

1. Prep Your Skin
Begin with clean, moisturised skin. This ensures the primer sits smoothly and evenly.

2. Dispense a Small Amount
A little goes a long way. Place a pea-sized amount onto your fingertips.

3. Target Key Areas
Apply lightly to the T-zone, cheeks, and under the eyes — anywhere you want to smooth and control shine.

4. Blend Until Invisible
Use gentle, circular motions to work the primer into your skin until it disappears. The texture should feel weightless and natural.

5. Let It Set
Allow one to two minutes for the formula to lock in. This step is crucial — it creates the perfect canvas for BB cream or concealer to grip and last longer.

6. Pro Tip
Our oil-free primer is designed to work in harmony with Mankind’s BB Cream and Concealer. Not all primers are compatible with all foundations, but this trio is engineered to perform seamlessly together.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

★★★★★

I wont go back

Never used a primer before but I'm hooked. Keeps everything in place without much fuss

— Micky A
★★★★★

Green

Was worried I would look like the green witch but it melts in and works its magic

— Allan P
★★★★★

Way to go

its a must if you want the rest to stay on

— Tony A
★★★★★

Great present

My partner bought this for me and its amazing. Will keep using it

— Lenny O
★★★★★

Fundmental

Im not new to wearing makeup but trying this primer has made me realise its a fundamental

— Dylan N
★★★★★

Confident

Wanted the works and I can see why a primer is recommended. The makeup stays all day

— Brad S
★★★★★

With me, Without me

Tried my foundation without it and with it, its definately with it. Cant go back now!

— Brent K
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Description

Great results are never built on a shaky foundation and the same is true for skin. Primer is the undercoat, the hidden layer that makes everything last longer, look sharper and perform better. Without it, makeup can slip, fade, or sit unevenly. With it, skin becomes a smooth, resilient surface where every product that follows can do its job to the fullest.

This advanced formula is oil-free and weightless, so it feels like nothing on the skin. Yet beneath the surface, it’s working hard. The texture refines pores, controls shine and blurs imperfections, leaving skin matte and even before you’ve added a hint of coverage. In minutes, it transforms your face into a well prepped canvas that holds BB cream, concealer, or powder in place from morning ’till night.

The ingredient story is as serious as the performance. Caffeine stimulates micro-circulation, instantly reducing the look of puffiness and fatigue. Ferulic Acid, one of the most powerful antioxidants in modern skincare, helps shield against environmental damage and supports long-term skin health. Finger Lime Caviar Cellular Extract, a uniquely Australian botanical, refines texture with natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) whilst boosting hydration and radiance. Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture, plumping skin so it feels supple and comfortable and Hydrolysed Pea Protein reinforces the skin barrier, building resilience against daily stress.

Together, these actives create more than a primer, they create a treatment. The skin looks fresher, stronger and more energised the moment you apply it, and healthier with every use.

When to wear it? Anytime you want your makeup to stay sharp under pressure. At work, when BB cream or concealer needs to hold from morning ’till night. At night, when shine must stay in check and your look consistent. On camera or under bright lights, where every detail is magnified. Primer isn’t about coverage on its own, it’s the essential base that makes everything that follows perform at its best, projecting composure, refinement, and confidence in every setting.

This is why it stands as the most premium product in the Mankind range. It isn’t a luxury extra. It’s the starting point. The first step that quietly ensures every other step performs.