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A "baby" primer!
This is an okay primer. It is fragrance free (yaaaay!) and has no tint (clear); it is the traditional silicon primer. I think this would be a great primer for someone new to primers. It does a decent job, but it doesn't go above and beyond that. Some areas that I was a bit disappointed in are: no oil control (there is no claim for this, but often folks with larger pores have oilier skin, so this w...read moreould have been a nice touch!), no real pore "filling" (even when stippling and tapping into the pores) and no real longevity from my foundation as a result of this primer. Basically, what it does is that it smooths out the skin and improves texture. It "blurs" some of the imperfections and makes it easier to apply foundation; however, any good moisturizer can help in this area also. I would recommend as a decent primer, but there are other "workhorses" out there that will deliver a bit more for near the same budget.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
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Impressive Pore Filler
There seems to be many great drugstore primers on the market nowadays and this one is no exception. After cleansing skin, and before applying my foundation I dabbed a pea- sized amount on my tea zone, focusing on my nose and cheeks where my pores tend to be the most noticeable and immediately I noticed the skin felt tightened. Applying a liquid foundation over this primer you can really see how sm...read moreooth this primer allows the foundation to apply. I recommend waiting a few minutes after applying this product before putting on foundation to make sure its fully dried and settled into your skin otherwise I noticed it can mix with the foundation rather than lay underneath as a base. But my pores defiantly appeared less noticeable and overall my makeup looked more seamless. I recommend giving this a try. It's a good dupe for Benefit's Pore filler which is three times the price of this.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 6 people said helpful
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Bang for your buck!
No, this is not a high-end primer. Yes, this is a 10 (considering it's $5). I took before and after photos when I tried this product to really see if there was a noticeable difference. The product glides on and leaves a silky/powdery finish. What I was most impressed with, however, was the reduction in redness. I have sensitive, acne-prone skin and in 10 seconds, there was a dramatic change. My s...read morekin was still far from perfect and I still needed to wear foundation, but if you have good skin, you could use this and skip foundation. I was impressed. I haven't had problems with breaking out from this product (not anymore than usual). I definitely was able to use less foundation, partially because my skin was not as red or blotchy after using it, partially because it helped my foundation spread over my skin so well. There are definitely better, higher-end products out there, but this is a great, low-investment buy -- especially if you tend to skip primer.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 6 of 6 people said helpful
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