Face Primer Recommendations? All Brands Welcome!

[browneyedbaby]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

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Originally Posted by moonlit Thanks so much for the list.. I tried the search option and ended up with loads of posts.. and was short of time.I couldnt find a sticky for face primers anyways thanks for the links

No problem, hope you find one that works for you! I use and LOVEEEEE Smashbox, my make-up is perfect atm (9.35pm) and I put it on at 8am. I've used Nars (ok, not great) and MAC Prep & Prime which was a real let down... dried out my skin and went super patchy!

 

[aeroSOUL]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

Almost any skin prep with silicone in it will help youre make up look better and stay longer.

 

[MAKExMExUP]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

Clinique Pore Minimizer... I tried moisturizer + milk of magnesium for awhile but it got greasy after awhile, maybe cuz it was 'cheap' store brand milk of magnesium? lol Anyhoo, Clinique Pore Minimizer all the way! You only need it on your T-zone (if you have an oily face like me)

 

[dolcedaniela]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

I have a few favorites, depends on $$!!

1.) Laura Mercier is supposed to be glorious , but very pricey.

2.) I use Smashbox photofinish, feels great and they have colour correcting primers as well.

3.) Make up forever primers have many perks; colour correcting, SPF proof and they are primers that moisturize 2 in 1!

4.) That gal feels refreshing, reduces redness and can be used under make up as a primer or over skin for a nice glow and skin refresh.

 

[rachybloom]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

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Originally Posted by may014 i tried smashbox foundation primer spf 15 and light...cant decide which one i should stick with put half on each side of my face...noticed the spf 15 was a tad bit greasier, and ive got oily skin have u tried both??

Dunno if you still need help with this but.. I have very dry skin and have both these products, as well as the original formula. Even with my dry skin, I still have never really enjoyed how the Smashbox Photo Finish (with and without SPF 15) feel as much as I like the Light. Even though the SPF 15 and original feel smoother they also feel too slick to me, and I have dry skin. A bunch of my friends also prefer the Light to the other, heavier formulas and most of them have oily skin. I'd def stick with the Light, I just feel like it makes makeup stay on longer and go on smoother.

Annnd I've tried Laura Mercier foundation primer. I'm a huge fan of her foundations, but to be honest.. the foundation primer was a waste of money. It doesn't do anything for longevity purposes and doesn't smooth your skin that well, like a primer should. It does boast a ton of antioxidants, but other than that I'm not a fan.

 

[Sanayhs]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

I'm a smashbox girl when it comes to face primer.

 

[SarahAfshar]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

There are so many.

I absolutely love Shiseido's Make-Up Smoothing Veil Primer the most out of the many I have tried.

The cheapest primer you'll find (even cheaper than chaffing gel) is by "Cheap Wednesday" cosmetics. Although I haven't tried Cheap Wednesday primer, I've heard wonderful things about it.

 

[clwkerric]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

I wouldn't do without my Smashbox Photo Finish. LOVE IT!
I haven't tried Monistat, but I think I might because SOOO many people use it and love it so much. Plus, the cheapest!

 

[ilurvemakeup]

Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer?

Has anyone used this product yet? I'm still on a hunt for a good affordable face primer. I've tried Monistat and it broke me out like crazy

If you've used this Revlon primer can you please share your thoughts and experience?

I couldn't find any info on my search, the site keeps freezing on me

Thank you in advance

 

[Simply Elegant]

Re: Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer?

I read on another forum that it's pretty much a love or hate product. Half for either way so it might be worth a try. I'm trying it after my other ones run out.

 

[glam8babe]

Re: Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer?

i havent tried it but theres a few reviews on makeup alley
http://makeupalley.com/product/showr...mer/_Corrector

 

[1165Cheryl]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

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Originally Posted by browneyedbaby No problem, hope you find one that works for you! I use and LOVEEEEE Smashbox, my make-up is perfect atm (9.35pm) and I put it on at 8am. I've used Nars (ok, not great) and MAC Prep & Prime which was a real let down... dried out my skin and went super patchy!

Same here, Mac's primer didnt work well on me. I'm now going to try smashbox's which will be my 3-4 brand I've tried. I recently got their Micro soft lights in tint and I love it. MAC shadows and pigments will always be my #1 but I was surprised how well smashbox works and I sell MAC pigments, lol.

 

[christineeee_]

Re: **Best Face Primer**

out of the 4 primers i've tried, i'd have to say that monistat chafing relief powder gel is the best one

 

[abbey_08]

Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

Hi
Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer under £20...im currently using Yves Saint Laurent top secrets radiance brush but its a little pricy so looking for an alternative.

Thanks!!! x

 

[MzzRach]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

Not sure of the pricing in the UK - but I really like:

Shiseido Pre-Makeup Cream SPF 15 - just discovered this and it is lovely. Plus is has SPF so it's dual purpose.

 

[abbey_08]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

il have a look at that thank you!!

 

[nunu]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

i am not sure how much the smashbox primer costs in pounds either but i've heard good reviews about it.

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

There's quite a few good primers, but I don't know about how much they are in pounds.

MAC has Prep + Prime, but for some reason it dries my skin out. It works well, but I can't use it every day. It may have something to do with the SPF in it. I'm super fair, so I have the one that has SPF 50 in it.

Smashbox primer is really good but it's kind of costly. I think it's $36 in USD, but it's really good. It's nice and creamy. I only have a sample though so I don't use it every day either.

The one I use daily is by Philosophy and it's called "The Gift." It's a makeup primer wtih moisturizer. It's super creamy, leaves my skin soft, and holds my makeup really well. It's onl about $20 a tube and you hardly have to use any of it. It's 2 ounces, which is bigger than I've seen (MAC's is only 1 ounce), so it's more bang for the buck. Or pound

 

[NoAddedSugar]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

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Originally Posted by Kiss and Makeup There's quite a few good primers, but I don't know about how much they are in pounds. MAC has Prep + Prime, but for some reason it dries my skin out. It works well, but I can't use it every day. It may have something to do with the SPF in it. I'm super fair, so I have the one that has SPF 50 in it. Smashbox primer is really good but it's kind of costly. I think it's $36 in USD, but it's really good. It's nice and creamy. I only have a sample though so I don't use it every day either. The one I use daily is by Philosophy and it's called "The Gift." It's a makeup primer wtih moisturizer. It's super creamy, leaves my skin soft, and holds my makeup really well. It's onl about $20 a tube and you hardly have to use any of it. It's 2 ounces, which is bigger than I've seen (MAC's is only 1 ounce), so it's more bang for the buck. Or pound

Hey, do you find that the Philosophy one really hides the pores more and helps the MU on all day? more then a couple of hours?

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

Re: Can anyone recommend me a foundation primer?

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Originally Posted by NoAddedSugar Hey, do you find that the Philosophy one really hides the pores more and helps the MU on all day? more then a couple of hours?

It does for me. I notice my skin's more even when I use it than when I use the other skin primers have. My pores aren't really big, but it does give my skin a flawless finish. I don't know if's just the primer, or the MUFE HD setting powder, or the Fix +, but my makeup stays on pretty well all day. I've noticed my skin's more even and softer. I love that it doubles as a moisturizer..but I still use moisturizer under it.