61%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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description

Elevate your foundation to unprecedented performance with this state-of-the-art primer that extends the wear of foundation for a perfect complexion that lasts. This silky, weightless and multipurpose primer goes beyond traditional formulations by concealing redness, minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and shielding skin with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 protection. In addition, it repels water to keep your make up looking freshly applied all day long.

ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 4.20%, Titanium Dioxide 2.45%. Other Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexyl Laurate, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isosterate, Stearic Acid, Alumina

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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7 years ago

I received this as a free sample even though I'm happy with my Kiehl's Microblur. I have very oily skin and once applied, I found it to be oily but magically soaked up my foundation. I had to...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue



5.0
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7 years ago

I adore this primer. This primer has put me off wearing foundation. It blurs pores, helps makeup (like blush) stay on skin all day and leaves my skin with a natural, bright finish. I can't say...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I dont consider my skin oily I do have a major problem with sweat and can def get a oily around my nose especially. I just don't feel like this lives up near anywhere to the hype. I was face timing...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I have only used Benefit " that gal " brightening face primer & Benefit Porefessional before trying out this Hourglass primer. I extremely love this primer compared to the 2 benefit primers & let...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I tried a smaller size from Sephora before I ran out to get a bigger one. I bought it on the recommendation of someone who had very sensitive with severe acne. Skin: sensitive combination acne...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

I’ve been using this primer strictly for the past few months. Although I like it, I don’t think it’s worth the price. It helps my foundation/ bb cream apply smoothly, but doesn’t soften skin...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I received a sample of this at Mecca. Going on my skin it feels satiny and smooth but my gosh it saps my skin of moisture and doesn't work with my mineral make up. If you have dry skin this is not...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

There is a before and an after in my life after I started using this primer. It's that good. I used to think that primer was useless (I was using the supposedly effective Laura Mercier primer),...

About reviewer (311 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


2.0
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8 years ago

Whitening effect doesn't look that natural, doesn't fully fill enlarged pores from acne recovery. Texture is silky but doesn't have that wow factor to make it this expensive.

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

I've had this product for a while and it's been underutilized but I am reaching for it more and more. It provides a weightless canvas for my Chanel Perfection Lumiere, Nars Luminious or Koh Gen Do...

About reviewer (541 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

Hourglass has truly made an impact in the world of cosmetics at least for me anyways. When I first tried this primer a few years back I wasn't impressed by it. However, over time I grew to love...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

Hourglass comes out with a smaller number of products every year, but I've noticed most of them have a niche and perform well (I have mainly used their complexion pro). This primer is an excellent...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I really do like this primer. It's the only one that covers up my gigantic, crater-like pores around my face (not even porefessional could do it from Benefit), and it helps to hold on the...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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8 years ago

Fortunately I bought the Mini size and it was purchased during a sale. I definitely wouldn't invest in this although im sure I'll use up my small tube. This product is SO hyped and I...

About reviewer (189 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I really wanted to love this after reading reviews so I skipped straight to buying a full size. Years later I still have the bottle, which I probably used it 3 times. The formula and ingredient...

About reviewer (525 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesOther


3.0
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8 years ago

I have combination skin, and very large pores. I must admit, I have been very impressed with how it covers up my pores! Cons: not convinced it really improves the longevity of my make up; it...

About reviewer (160 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

Upon reading reviews of this primer I was excited to try it out. Instead of purchasing the entire bottle I went to my local Sephora and received a small sample. While I do enjoy this primer...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I live in a very humid country and there isn't a day where you do not perspire, so it is very crucial to get hold of a great primer to prevent my skin to become oily easily. Apparently, this...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is my absolute FAVOURITE primer. As someone who has had to fight their way through a number of primers in order to find one that wouldn't break me out, this was a dream come true. On top of...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

This stuff worked really well but it irritated my sensitive skin with all of those chemicals. Could be good for someone with less sensitive skin.

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel