First Base Hydrating Primer
First Base Hydrating Primer
First Base Hydrating Primer
First Base Hydrating Primer
First Base Hydrating Primer
First Base Hydrating Primer

Runway Room

First Base Hydrating Primer

$69.95
$69.95
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The perfect blend of skincare and makeup, First Base Hydrating Primer preps, hydrates, and perfects your complexion in one step. Infused with 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kakadu Plum, Pomegranate, and White Sapphire, it delivers long-lasting hydration while smoothing the skin and creating a radiant, pearlescent finish that’s the perfect base for makeup.

Overall rating: 4.9457703 / 5 from 461 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

First Base Hydrating Primer is highly praised for its ability to provide intense hydration, leaving the skin feeling smooth and glowing. Customers appreciate its lightweight, non-greasy finish and its effectiveness in enhancing the skin's natural beauty. The product is also noted for its dewy, luminous effect and its compatibility with makeup.

Summary topics

  • Base Quality: 8%
  • Skin Glow: 18%
  • Overall Product Quality: 3%
  • Skin Appearance: 8%
  • Product Feel: 20%

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Review highlights

  • "Love the dewy finish , skin looks hydrated and fresh" — Lisa D.
  • "My skin looks amazing using this giving a nice subtle glow and keeping hydrated" — Jane P.
  • "Lovely texture and gives that subtle glow my skin is very dry and dull so nice pick me up" — Sue B.

Reviews

Amazing

"I am in my late 70's and have been using Runway Room Primer and foundation for a few years now, and can say, it's the best I've ever used. So light and non-greasy."

— JUDI S. (5/5)

Best

"Best primer I have found excellent under first base foundation, try it you want be disappointed"

— Yvonne S. (5/5)

First Base Hydrating Primer

"The perfect base for make up, face stays hydrated."

— Karen P. (5/5)

Amazing

"I have been building my Runwsy Room collection and I cannot believe how good First base is definitely will be making sure this is now part of my everyday make up routine."

— Sarah (5/5)

First base Hydrating primer

"Leaves a beautiful glow on my face. Very happy with all my runway products"

— Dianne W. (5/5)

My absolute go to !!!

"Number 1 product …. . been using with face base / blur and highly recommend. Make-up sets over beautifully and also you can wear as a moisturiser alone and have a glow . So versatile :hands_heart:"

— Kylie T. (5/5)

Best primer

"Beautiful product, gives a soft feel to my skin, perfect base for my foundation. Just beautiful."

— Julie H. (5/5)

Lovely product

"Goes on smoothly, feels nice on the skin, foundation goes on top nicely"

— Shelley W. (5/5)

Primer

"This Primer is so beautiful on your skin, it is so smooth and lovely to use!"

— Sue L. (5/5)

Primer

"This primer is beautiful and silky to use. The pump applicator pumps exactly the right amount, usually they pump too much. It gives a lovely sheen and my foundation glides on beautifully."

— Melissa C. (4/5)

Q&A

Discover the perfect balance of skincare and makeup with First Base Hydrating Primer by Runway Room. This skin-loving formula is enriched with 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kakadu Plum, Pomegranate, and White Sapphire to deeply hydrate, smooth, and nourish the skin while creating a luminous, pearlescent glow.

Designed to be as versatile as your routine, First Base can be worn beneath makeup to create a plump, hydrated canvas that helps foundation apply beautifully, or worn alone for a fresh, naturally radiant complexion.

Proudly Australian made, cruelty-free, and PFAS-free, First Base combines high-performance beauty with conscious ingredients. Whether you’re perfecting your everyday makeup or embracing a minimal glow, this award-winning primer delivers hydration, radiance, and flawless skin in every application.

AQUA (WATER), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE,  CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, PHENOXYETHANOL DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE,PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, ALUMINA, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, SILICA,  LECITHIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) SEED OIL, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL, TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA (KAKADU PLUM) SEED OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL,SODIUM HYALURONATE TOCOPHEROL,CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENYLPROPANOL, POLYSORBATE 20,SORBITAN LAURATE,SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE,  PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE,BUTYLENE GLYCOL,HEXYLENE GLYCOL,MICA,CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE) 

Apply a small amount of First Base Hydrating Primer to clean, dry skin using your fingertips. Gently massage over the face and neck in circular motions, allowing the formula to absorb for 30 seconds before applying foundation or powder. Wear it alone for a naturally radiant, hydrated glow or as the perfect base for long-lasting makeup. Suitable for all skin types.

PAO 12M

Shelf Life 36M

Store below 30 degrees