Face Primer Recommendations? All Brands Welcome!

[candycane80]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

I am incredibly pale, I use Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing foundation in the lightest shade I00, I have oily skin too the best primer I have tried is the Photo Finish you mentioned, but there is also another primer I have tried to reduce redness, it is made by Clinique called Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base it has a green tint and makes makeup go on smooth. Downside is face gets a tad shiny but I use blotting papers to combat that. Hope that helps!

 

[emeraldjewels]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

Try using a foundation that is water based, I read somewhere oily skins should wear water based foudations.

Also I have YSL Matt Touch primer, that works a treat for me.

 

[abbey_08]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

if you can get hold of GOSH they do an amazing primer called 'vevlet touch foundation primer'. i have acne scars, large pores and problems with too much shine. i found it even better than a yves st laurent primer i paid over double the price for. it really smooths out the skin surface, velvet is deff the right word to describe it! also my makeup lasts all day with barely or no need for touch ups

if you want to get rid of redness then use a green concealor underneath your foundation on the red bits or blend it in lightly on top of your foundation before you set it. GOSH also does a great liquid one!

 

[thespry]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

if you can get hold of GOSH they do an amazing primer called 'vevlet touch foundation primer'. i have acne scars, large pores and problems with too much shine. i found it even better than a yves st laurent primer i paid over double the price for. it really smooths out the skin surface, velvet is deff the right word to describe it! also my makeup lasts all day with barely or no need for touch ups

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Have you tried MAC or Smashbox's foundation primer? I've heard that GOSH primer is good, and am wondering how it compares to the others.

 

[abbey_08]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

i haventtried mac or smashbox, iv only tried a YSL one before

 

[ragdolly]

Re: Desperate for an amazing primer & foundation

Bobbi Brown Oil Control Lotion SPF 15 is an absolute god send for oily skin, I concetrate it on my t-zone and cheeks then blend it out.
I'm not sure if it's good to use everyday because of how well it works, it may starts to cause your skin to *panic* and just produce more oil.
This stuff is really pricey but worth it considering how well it works.

I use witch hazel after washing my face, it's a natural astringent so it helps suppress the redness and heals minor skin irritation

Also something I found for when my skin just stays red is Physicians Formula Face Aid Skin Controlling Face Powder in green
It has salicylic acid in it and the color neutralizes redness
this may be better that a liquid or cream if your skin is super oily

I really like the bareMinerals prime time but I'm pretty sure all their products are designed to work best with each other so I can see why alot of people don't like the stuff

 

[Lollie]

Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

Hi!

This morning I discovered that I had used the last bit of my prep and prime... Normally this would not be such a big deal, but this Thursday my boyfriend and I have an engagement photoshoot and I really need primer! I don't have a MAC nearby and it's even very difficult to go to the beauty salon and get me a primer of another brand. Do you have any tips about how I can make my foundation and powder stay in place/last longer? Or do you have any recommendations for a primer of another brand? What do you think make-up artists use to make make-up last longer for example for wedding make-up?

Thank you so much!

 

[nunu]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

Do you have Sephora nearby? You can check out the smashbox primer.

 

[panda0410]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

No sephora in aussieland Nunu

hehehe

Not sure how to help Lolly - I only UDPP, I have heard the girls say you can use MAC Matte - do you have that on hand at all?? Shadestick?? Paintpot?? Mixing Medium??

 

[Lollie]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

Sobs...No Sephora...(I live in Belgium, we're a bit retarded ;-)) and no shadesticks, paintpots, mixing medium,... *sigh*

 

[panda0410]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

LOLOL - there are two Lollie's on the board and I didnt notice you were in Belgium!

The other one is in AU

 

[Lollie]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

Oh really? I didn't know that ;-)

 

[bebeflamand]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

Maybe you have a 'Douglas' nearby, they can probably help out. Maybe Kruidvat/DA? Or the really cheap solution is to go to Hema and get the Miss Helen primer...HTH

 

[Asela88]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

this might sound crazy but Ive used monistat chaffing gel and it works great as a primer..I would of never bought it for a primer until i searched it on google and ALOT of people love it..its REALLY cheap like 6 bucks and its supposedly compareable to smashbox photo finish primer. hope that helps :-D

 

[Mizz.Coppertone]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

carry ur powder with u for touchups. with a good quality brand foundation u should be able to make it through ur shoot atleast. carry blotting papers and keep ur face free of any oil that will help slide ur makeup off. head to a local store and pickup a cheaper brand primer for the day/

 

[emmisme]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

I don't know what you have in Belgium, but Revlon has a primer which is decent enough.

 

[Lollie]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

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Originally Posted by bebeflamand Maybe you have a 'Douglas' nearby, they can probably help out. Maybe Kruidvat/DA? Or the really cheap solution is to go to Hema and get the Miss Helen primer...HTH

Hi there! Have you ever tried the Miss Helen primer? That would be a nice in-between-solution and affordable off course!
And the Revlon primer might be a good idea as well.
The photoshoot won't last that long, but I also need some primer for the next following days... I hate it when the foundation and powder gets stuck in those small creases next to my lips and in my neck...
I wish MAC would make the prep and prime bottle see-through!

 

[leenybeeny]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

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Originally Posted by Asela88 this might sound crazy but Ive used monistat chaffing gel and it works great as a primer..I would of never bought it for a primer until i searched it on google and ALOT of people love it..its REALLY cheap like 6 bucks and its supposedly compareable to smashbox photo finish primer. hope that helps :-D

I second this.. works great and feels lovely!

 

[mindlessgapgirl]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

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Originally Posted by Asela88 this might sound crazy but Ive used monistat chaffing gel and it works great as a primer..I would of never bought it for a primer until i searched it on google and ALOT of people love it..its REALLY cheap like 6 bucks and its supposedly compareable to smashbox photo finish primer. hope that helps :-D

i third this! it feels identical to Smasbox primer - just way cheaper

 

[bebeflamand]

Re: Darn! I ran out of primer! Any help?

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Originally Posted by Lollie Hi there! Have you ever tried the Miss Helen primer? That would be a nice in-between-solution and affordable off course! And the Revlon primer might be a good idea as well. The photoshoot won't last that long, but I also need some primer for the next following days... I hate it when the foundation and powder gets stuck in those small creases next to my lips and in my neck... I wish MAC would make the prep and prime bottle see-through!

I have tried it and tbh I was glad to get a better product. It does what it does for its price, but you'll probably be disappointed comparing it with MAC. If I can give one tip about it; don't rub it in too much, apply it and leave it to dry.
I know the Sarma used to carry a rather large collection of Revlon...haven't lived in Belgium for the past 7 years so that could have changed.