Urban Decay Optical Illusion Primer

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Packaging:
This comes in a beautiful purple ombre cardboard box with a soft velvet feel with raised white text and flower image.
This is a slim airless frosted round tube with a gunmetal shiny cap and bottom. The pump is activated with suction that pushes product from bottom up so there's no wastage or need to cut the tube open to get the last remaining bit. There is a matching gunmetal text on the actual tube which overall is a very clean and classy look. The pump has a small, precise opening that dispenses a thin spaghetti like shape.

Smell/Taste:
None

Colour:
Light pink that blends out clear.

Formula/ Texture:
Thin, smooth and silicone texture. It dispenses easily from the tube and glides onto the skin. Less is more with this.

The silicone nature helps to blur fine lines and fill in pores. It acts as a smooth base for makeup applicator making the skin look more youthful being less textured. I do love this aspect of the primer as I find I need less foundation to cover my skin.

However unlike the Porefessional by Benefit, this feels thicker which I feel like adheres and grabs onto the skin and ultimately increasing the longevity of the makeup on top. It doesn't feel greasy or sticky after being on the face for a few seconds either.

It doesn't create any patchiness in makeup throughout the day or cause any sort of skin irritation. It does leave the skin looking matte but doesn't change the finish of a foundation.

Available:
Only from Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au for $55 for 28ml/0.95fl.oz. 

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