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Old 03-29-2007, 06:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Primer under mineral makeup?
Has anyone tried using a mattifying primer underneath their mineral foundation? Alima impressed me with keeping the shine away but eventually the oil does start to seep through and I want to prevent that. Has anyone had any good results using a matte primer under their makeup and if so which one?

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Old 03-29-2007, 06:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
I had tried few until I found Smashbox photo finish primer. Both SPF or non-spf works fine. Keep in mind though a little goes a long way, otherwise you'll get greasy feeling.

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Old 03-29-2007, 11:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
Hmm but I've heard Smashbox primer is not good for oilier skin types. Any one use anything else?

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Old 05-08-2007, 09:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
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Hmm but I've heard Smashbox primer is not good for oilier skin types. Any one use anything else?
I use Laura Mercier's oil-free foundation primer, since I have oily skin (I tried Smashbox's photo finish primer, but then I learned that it clogged pores and returned it ASAP)

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Old 05-27-2007, 08:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
I've heard a lot of folks raving about Pure Luxe's Eraser. I'm not sure if it's a "matte" primer as much as one to decrease fine lines and pores, but people seem to love it.

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Old 06-01-2007, 02:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
hm, no, i've never tryed a primer under my MF - i only use superfine silk powder (sometimes mixed with boron nitride) above my MF. it stays matte so much longer than without using this.

but soon i will order the pure luxe eraser ore something similar from meow cosmetic (forgotten the name :/)

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Old 06-01-2007, 03:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
I read some excellent reviews on makeupalley about BE Prime Time


http://makeupalley.com/product/showr...mer/_Corrector

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Old 06-26-2007, 01:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
I use MAC primer and dust on BE Mineral Veil Light before I put on my actual foundation and it seems to really keep any shine and perspiration down to almost none and I live in the costal part of Texas.

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Old 06-26-2007, 11:22 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
Have you tried Oil Control Lotion?

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Old 07-06-2007, 07:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
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I've heard a lot of folks raving about Pure Luxe's Eraser. I'm not sure if it's a "matte" primer as much as one to decrease fine lines and pores, but people seem to love it.
I have used a sample of this. It is comparable to the Smashbox Photofinish Primer in consistency and greasyness so I wouldn't reccomend it for a matte finish. However, if anyone is looking for a cheap alternative to the Smashbox primer this is an almost exact copy.

Anyway, back to mattifying. The only matt finish primer I have tried is by Boots No.7 (UK chemist brand). It is good on it's own but I found it far too drying to use under a powder foundation. After my experience with that I have been reluctant to try any others.

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Old 07-08-2007, 06:52 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
One thing I've heard folks say works really well is Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel. I know it seems weird, but... whatever works, right?

You can get a free sample here: http://www.monistat.com/soothingcare...ple_buffer.htm
I've ordered one and will be giving it a shot when it comes in.

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Old 07-08-2007, 02:17 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
I've heard that aswel entipy! I seem to remember someone posting a video tutorial using it as a base for mineral makeup. I can't remember who it was though

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Old 07-09-2007, 03:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I've heard that aswel entipy! I seem to remember someone posting a video tutorial using it as a base for mineral makeup. I can't remember who it was though
Wow. I would love to see that.

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Old 07-09-2007, 03:53 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Primer under mineral makeup?
Alima makes a primer powder now, that has kaolin and stuff in it to absorb oil. I use that, then loose blot powder over the foundation, and that seems to work really well for me.

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Old 07-09-2007, 05:25 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Wow. I would love to see that.
Found it! It's by Austrian Babe.

http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=70189

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