Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer Mini Pearl Nude

Always An Optimist Illuminating Primer Mini Pearl Nude is a cooling, water-based gel primer designed to create a smooth, radiant base for make-up. The lightweight, non-sticky texture glides over the skin, helping to blur the look of uneven texture while adding soft luminosity from ultra-fine pearls. A botanical blend of lotus, gardenia and white water lily works to soothe and nourish, supporting skin that feels hydrated and comfortable throughout the day. The formula is vegan, cruelty free, and free from parabens and silicones, making it a thoughtful choice for those who prefer cleaner make-up prep.

Ideal as the first step after skincare, this primer helps make-up apply more evenly and stay in place for longer, whether you’re wearing a sheer tint or fuller coverage foundation. It can also be worn alone on no-make-up days to encourage a more even-looking complexion with a gentle, lit-from-within glow. Apply to clean, moisturised skin before foundation or concealer for a fresh, illuminated finish.

Why we love it
- Lightweight, cooling gel texture helps to smooth the skin without feeling heavy or sticky.
- Water-based, silicone-free formula supports comfortable, all-day wear for make-up.
- Ultra-fine pearls promote a soft, lit-from-within glow that can be worn alone or under foundation.
- Botanical blend of lotus, gardenia and white water lily helps to soothe and nourish, with vegan and cruelty-free credentials.

How to use
How to Use:
Start with clean, well-moisturised skin. Apply 1–2 pumps of the primer to the face, focusing on areas where you’d like extra smoothness and radiance. Gently blend with fingertips until the gel texture absorbs evenly. Follow with foundation and/or concealer, or wear alone for a soft glow.

Frequency:
Use as needed whenever you’re wearing make-up or want a subtle illuminated finish.

Application Technique:
Dispense the primer onto fingertips, then smooth over the face using light, upward strokes. Allow a moment for the water-based formula to settle before applying make-up on top.

Best Practices:
Apply after skincare and before any complexion products. Use a thin, even layer rather than over-applying. Allow the primer to absorb fully to help make-up last longer and sit more comfortably on the skin.

Safety Tips:
Avoid direct contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Use externally only and follow any additional directions on the product packaging.

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Tin Oxide, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)

How to Use:
Start with clean, well-moisturised skin. Apply 1–2 pumps of the primer to the face, focusing on areas where you’d like extra smoothness and radiance. Gently blend with fingertips until the gel texture absorbs evenly. Follow with foundation and/or concealer, or wear alone for a soft glow.

Frequency:
Use as needed whenever you’re wearing make-up or want a subtle illuminated finish.

Application Technique:
Dispense the primer onto fingertips, then smooth over the face using light, upward strokes. Allow a moment for the water-based formula to settle before applying make-up on top.

Best Practices:
Apply after skincare and before any complexion products. Use a thin, even layer rather than over-applying. Allow the primer to absorb fully to help make-up last longer and sit more comfortably on the skin.

Safety Tips:
Avoid direct contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Use externally only and follow any additional directions on the product packaging.

- Lightweight, cooling gel texture helps to smooth the skin without feeling heavy or sticky.
- Water-based, silicone-free formula supports comfortable, all-day wear for make-up.
- Ultra-fine pearls promote a soft, lit-from-within glow that can be worn alone or under foundation.
- Botanical blend of lotus, gardenia and white water lily helps to soothe and nourish, with vegan and cruelty-free credentials.