Primers

[FacesbyNiki]

I've used Smashbox Photofinish 2 times so far and I have skin irration.

I am going to try MAC's foundation primer next.

 

[InRetospeck]

I have oily skin and I found the smashbox made me more oily. So I have a bottle of 30 or 40 something just sitting there because you can sell me anything

My favorite is Matte texture by MAC. It's really not promoted and you won't find it sitting on the counter. But, when I have someone in my chair with oily skin and I put the matte texture on them... they can believe how SOFT and SMOOTH there skin is. I wore it for my wedding and everything lasted all day... it was 95 out and my dress was HOT and huge.

I do not recomend this for dry skin because it will bead up and be hard to work with. It's like $17.00 and a little bit goes a long way. Next time your in MAC ask if you can feel it on your hands and you will get what I am talking about!

 

[d n d]

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Originally Posted by FacesbyNiki I've used Smashbox Photofinish 2 times so far and I have skin irration. I am going to try MAC's foundation primer next.

The same thing happened to me when I tried MAC's primer. Luckily I got sample of it first. I put it on in the morning and thought "This stuff is really great!" but by the afternoon my face was irritated. I tried it a couple of more times and I had the same reaction. This really sucks because I have oily skin and would like to find a primer to help my makeup stay on.
Oh well....

 

[This Is Mine]

I use either MAC Matte Texture, Smashbox Photo Finish Light, or MAC Prep and Prime SPF. Depends on the day...

 

[kyoto]

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Originally Posted by PolyphonicLove I use Cargo's Blu Ray Mattifier. Great stuff. Takes some layering, but it gets the job done.

I just started using this about a month ago, and it is great stuff. It really gives a very smooth finish to my foundation.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I've heard too many horror stories about the Smashbox Primer so I use Bare Essentials Primer. I figured it would work well with powder because BE only makes powder (mineral) foundation. I like it, and you know what they say, "If it ain't broke..."

 

[stacylynne]

I love Smashbox Photofinish Primer. It's the only primer I use for the face.

 

[Paramnesia]

I'm trying prep + prime at the moment and really liking it. Makes make up application really easy.

 

[FacesbyNiki]

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Originally Posted by d n d The same thing happened to me when I tried MAC's primer. Luckily I got sample of it first. I put it on in the morning and thought "This stuff is really great!" but by the afternoon my face was irritated. I tried it a couple of more times and I had the same reaction. This really sucks because I have oily skin and would like to find a primer to help my makeup stay on. Oh well....

I'm oily too. I'm going to get a sample of MAC's.

 

[christineeee_]

i have MAC's prep + prime and i've tried BE primer, but i'd like to try Smashbox.

 

[Raysa]

I only use UDPP for eyes, but am interested in face primers.. I have combo more on the dry side skin though, so which would really be better for me? i was thinking of using MAC's with the spf 50.

 

[sharon7]

Hi

Can you use primers if you are using mineral foundation (loose)?

Thanks

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by sharon7 Hi Can you use primers if you are using mineral foundation (loose)? Thanks

Sure. Like I said earlier in the thread, I use Prime Time by Bare Essentials, and it intended to be used with their mineral foundation. I am not sure if all primers work well or work at all with powder, I'd love to know though...

 

[LatinaRose]

I've tried a few:

Smashbox - made my oily skin more oily, I think oily skinned people are supposed to stay away from silicones??

MUFE - Better than smashbox, but I prefer my makeup w/o it. Made my makeup feel layered, which was gross to me.


I've been recommended Cargo Liquid Powder and when I tested it on my hand, it was super matte. I think I might try that one next.

I've never heard of Matte Texture, but am interested since I have the Pro discount and Sephora is outrageous in Canada. Should I stay away from it if MAC foundations make me break out?

 

[myazg23]

good primer that will make pores less visible after foundation?

 

[afulton]

I have been using a trail size of Smashbox Photofinish Light that I picked up from Sephora. It is hit and miss with me. Some days are better than others. I have tried almost everything for my oily skin. I picked up a sample of the MAC Texture to give it a try.

In my journey, i've tried MAC's Oil Control Lotion, MAC Prep and Skin, MAC Prep + Prime Face w/SPF, and Milk of Magnesia. I still haven't found my holy grail.

 

[kimbunney]

MUFE HD Primer is my favorite. It's pricey but well worth it to me. MAC Prep and Prime is okay but I feel it leaves me a bit dry in the summer. I have very dry skin. As far as drugstore primers did not work well for my skin and I use the Revlon one and the NYX it was too watery.

Like I said I can't go wrong with the MUFE HD one. I think because of the texture and my skintype.

 

[AnjaNicole]

I have extremely oily skin so I am still searching fo that perfect primer to make my makeu;p go on flawlessly and stay on for most of the day. I really am not a tocher upper so i need something that will make my makeup last.

For eyes smashbox, Mac, Urban decay are fine. I use whatever my hand land on.

For lashes I completely love the MAC Primer.

Wonder if I should try the lip primer

 

[Amija]

From what I understand, primers are also a barrier to protect your skin from makeup. I think I'm so used to wearing it that my skin feels funny with just straight makeup on it.