Hey Fam, I recently decided to join the primer craze. So yesterday my Boo and I took a trip to Sephora, OMG there were about 5 different brands of primers. Boo chose the Smashbox primer, get this, because he was QVC w/m and had remembered it. OH how sweet! Anywho, once I made it to the register the MUA said the BareMinerals primer was better and cheaper, so I took his advice. Today I tried it and I didn't notice a bit of difference from before primer and after. My makeup was still basically the same. I really don't have any problems with my skin so I guess I really didn't need it I just wanted to be in the loop, (peer pressure sucks) Any thoughts on Primers?

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You know, I'm not sure if everyone needs a foundation primer or not.I personally swear by the Smashbox PhotoFinish Light foundation primer but that's cause my skin is oily and this really helps my makeup from wearing off as easily. I LOVES it. I never tried the BE primer. But my best buddy doesn't use or need any of the stuff. (lucky girl)

The only primer I use is under my eyeshadow (UDPP), so I'm not much of an expert on foundation primers. The Smashbox is supposed to be the best, but a bunch of ladies on here swear by Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel because it's just like the Smashbox but waaaaaay less - which means more $$ for the fun stuff!!

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I've never tried the BM primer, but the SPP is one of my favorite products in the history of ever, both versions of it (regular and light).

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I heard of the Monistat for primer idea. Hell, why not I'll try anything once!

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I am currently using Monistat Chafing Gel and just out of the 2 weeks I have used it I have noticed that for my oily skin the Smashbox Photofinish is better the Monistat chafing gel makes my skin more oily in alot less time but overall is a good product!

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The best primer I have found is the Vita K facial primer. I get it from drugstore.com. I have combination skin, with dryness under my eyes. I use the primer before applying my NYX concealer. It's smooth sailing from there. I recommend this primer for people with drier skin, who get that flaky/patchy look with their foundation.

primers help foundation apply smoother and last longer. its especially ideal if you have flakey skin or large pores. primers help fill in the pores so they look reduced when you apply your foundations and concealer on top of it. i like to think of primers as a way to create a smoother canvas. if you have good smooth skin and non-existing pores, it might not be as neccessary except help your makeup last longer.

personally, im still experimenting with primers. i do not like monistat because it causes discolouration on the skintone. i am nc25/nc30 and very peachy. monistat dulls my skintone and makes me look kinda grey. primers shouldnt change skintone... but the good thing about monistat is that it works very well to fill in pores.

Smashbox Photofinish Primers HANDS DOWN! There are 7 different primers so be sure to pick the one best suited for your skin type/condition!

Does anyone know where Smashbox is available in Australia?

Right now I'm using the Napoleon Perdis primer and am loving it but would love to compare it to this supposedly amazing smashbox one.

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There is one place on the smashbox website that sells their products

Address Unit 17 / 198 222 Young St
Waterloo NSW 2017
Australia
Website Professional Make Up Studio!, Your online make up store http://s0b.bluestreak.com/ix.e?bb&t=26844
I wanna know if Prep and Prime is good compared to other primers.

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Has anyone used Chanel's primer (either Base Universal or the new Le Blanc de Chanel)??

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Hi RATMIST, I heard of it , but I never tried it. I did however try the monistat yesterday. It really does work! I was in the mirror at work all day checkin to see if I was overly oily, nope, no oil here. I didn't have to pull out my MSF at all. Still sending u hugs and blessings

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I to use the Monistat. I love it no more t-zone shine. It is alot less cheaper than the smashbox photo finish primer. I hear that the monistat and photo finish have the same ingredients.