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12 Best Makeup Primers
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HOURGLASS CREATES PRIMER PER-FECTION!!!
I had nearly given up on facial primers. I use them, yes, but none made me really happy. The original "Smashbox" formula was heavy on my skin; I was constantly aware that I had used it throughout the day. Other brands also seemed greasy; instead of keeping makeup in place and looking great, I would have a shine breakthrough I normally would not without primer. And then I received a sample of H...read moreourglass's "Veil Mineral Primer." This is SO GREAT that I believe I dreamed it! I used the entire premium sample and went on to purchase a bottle. I don't see myself switching to anything else because I can't imagine another primer topping this. The formula itself is remarkably good for skin--it contains fourteen essential oils to soften the complexion: Bois de rose, lavender, geranium, petit grain, lemon, rosemary, vanilla, clove, amyris, orange, ylang-ylang, eucalyptus, cedar, and rose geranium. Ten plant oils rich in lipids add to the enrichment and nourishment: Hazelnut, kukui nut, rose hip, borage, olive, green tea, cherry pit, sweet almond, jojoba, and primrose. Vitamins A, C, E, and B5 reinvigorate and rejuvenate skin. Yet there is NO OILY FEEL WHATSOEVER! When you apply the lightweight serum, it feels like liquid velvet. It is to be used after cleansing your complexion and moisturizing and before using foundation or to cleansed and moisturized skin alone. One of the beautiful aspects of this is that it sinks in immediately, and thus it works well with all foundation types--liquid, powder, mousse, or even a heavy cream. It is water-resistant, has an SPF of 15 (yes!), and neutralizes skintone (even those with rosacea should see an improvement). Besides correcting color, the appearance of pores is diminished along with lines and wrinkles. If you do use a foundation, it keeps it on for additional hours of perfect wear. Hourglass continues to make products which are prime quality; although they can be a tad expensive, they are worth far beyond what you pay!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 3 people said helpful
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Velvety smooth primer
I have been disappointed by primers in the past so I was skeptical of this one as well, despite some rave reviews I saw. I got a small sample of this from Sephora with a purchase that allowed me two uses of the product. I was amazed when I sampled this primer! After finishing the sample, I picked up the full size. The product is oil free, but still suitable for my combo/dry skin. It helped my...read more Chanel Vitalumiere foundation from getting too glowy or settling into lines and/or dry patches. This primer also works especially wonderfully with my Laura Mercier mineral powder foundation. This is just a quality product that delivers on exactly what it says it will. The product glides on beautifully and is vegan to boot!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 6 people said helpful
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No thanks - makeup settles into lines
I like that this product has SPF and it is silky upon application. However, later in the day, it completely fails. Makeup settles into my lines (even worse than normal).This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 11 people said helpful
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