Primers | Overview

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Judging from the type of posts over the last year and a bit primers appeared to be the most common product. I have been on a primer kick. I want to try them all with so many on the market it makes it so much more easier.

I have combination skin, so oil free products work best for me. Depending on the weather I can get slightly enlarged pores around my nose. Hydration isn't something I need, nor is skin tone correction.

Here is the wrap of the ones I've tried using highlights;

Benefit 'That Gal' Brightening Face Primer
Pink colour - clear when sheered out
Thin lotion consistency
Smooth texture
Natural finish
Overall face brightening effect from colour
⅔ for extending longevity of my makeup


Benefit Porefessional Primer
Beige colour - doesn't add any tint to the face
Thin gel like consistency
Very silicone texture
Matte finish
Feel as though a lot of primer is needed
3/3 for extending longevity of my makeup


Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer
White colour - clear when sheered out
Thin lotion consistency
Smooth texture
Natural finish
Really easily absorbed
⅓ for extending longevity of my makeup


Makeup Forever Microperfecting HD Primer **
White colour - clear when sheered out
Thin lotion consistency
Smooth texture
Natural finish
Minimised noticeability of pore size
Small amount needed
3/3 for extending longevity of my makeup


Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer
Light pink colour - clear when sheered out
Thin cream consistency
Smooth texture
Natural finish
Pump bottle dispenser
Off putting smell- very melted plastic
⅔ for extending longevity of my makeup


Smashbox Oil Free Primer
Clear colour
Thick gel consistency
Very silicone texture
Matte finish
Small amount needed
No bad smell
3/3 for extending longevity of my makeup


Too Faced Primed & Poreless Primer
Clear colour
Thick gel consistency
Smooth texture
Matte finish
Funky smell
Skin benefiting ingredients
Reduced noticeability of fine lines and pore size
⅔ for extending longevity of my makeup


Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Complexion Primer
Beige colour- doesn't add any tint to the face
Thick gel consistency
Smooth texture
Matte finish
Normal amount of primer just adequately spreads over face
Slightly reduce noticeability of pore size
⅔ for extending longevity of my makeup


** - my favourite primer

I wold love to try the Smashbox primer again to see if the smell is really that bad cause it was a really good primer. Benefit's Porefessional would be a top contender if the silicone feel on my hands didn't bother me. The last primer I want to try is Stila's One Step Correct.

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