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Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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9 years ago

This is the best primer I've ever used. It feels like silk on my skin and my makeup lasts for 6+ hours. I ran out and tried another primer that was over $30 and I ended up returning it because it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen



5.0
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9 years ago

I love this product... Facial Prep FOUNDATION BASE is wonderful. I use it with my base on a daily basis. It glides on like a moisturizer and have a wonderful matte finish and last all day and...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

Great product and value. I never use foundation, so I cannot say if it works well as a foundation base. I do use this primer as an all over base to blur uneven tones and oiliness. It leaves the...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

You may want to keep in mind that this is the only primer I've ever used, but I LOVE this stuff! I only wear foundation (and primer) for special events, generally at night, so I don't feel like I...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I have used a lot of primers from ELF to Smashbox. This was recommended by a SA at Sally's. When I wanted to purchase the Palladio Herbal Primer, she told me that this is less expensive and it is...

About reviewer (923 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! Okay to be fair, I've only been using it for a few days. I have really oily, acne prone skin and I use Meow Cosmetics mineral makeup in the Slinky Mau. I used to use the...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

It is a really good primer but its just not for me. It does make my skin a Little flaky but it ALWAYS breaks me out. Always always always. When I stopp using it my skin clears up right after.I...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


1.0
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12 years ago

The claudia stevens anti-redness primer is the worst! It made my skin really dry and flaky and my makeup would peel off with the primer and then my face was red from it. I would not recommend...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


1.0
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12 years ago

Ehhh... I was really excited to try this primer after reading all the awesome reviews, but after a few days of using this, my skin started to get really irritated for some reason. It became dry &...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I'm in love with this product! Purchased it at Sally's for $7.99 on sale, and it works GREAT! I moisturize my face and apply this directly and it's a perfect blend. My skin looks smooth and my...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This is a horrible primer for me. It makes my skin dry in stead of smooth and it may help slightly to make my make-up look less smooth but it does NOT help my foundation go longer and if anything...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

First of all, this stuff is great, and cheap. I bought mine at Sally Beauty Supply for about $5, for 1 oz, and I couldn't be happier. It creates a silky finish on my face, and my mineral...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I don't wear foundation but I do wear undereye concealer and have lots of fine lines. I absolutely need a primer under concealer, otherwise the skin there looks old and wrinkley and dry by mid-day....

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I really like this primer! I purchased this primer based on the good reviews, and I'm so glad I did! It goes on silky smooth, it's not super thick and it's not too runny either. I have other...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

++HG Alert++ I bought this because when I wear I foundation I feel that primer is a must. But the primer that I had been using (Pur Minerals Color Correction in Peach) was a bit spendy for me...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Deep Dark, Not Sure

HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

This product is awesome! I do own different primers from a variety of brands. However, I decided to give this product a try based upon its positive reviews here. And, I am so happy that I did! I...

About reviewer (972 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

This was the first primer that I ever used. It made the world of a difference and now I am HOOKED on primers. I cannot and will not wear anything on my face without a primer. I love how this makes...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Tan, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

I wanted to like this product and I bought it based on the reviews here. It felt very nice and smooth on my skin and I noticed that my skin wasn't as oily or shiny at the end of the day. The...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this primer! I have tried them all. I love it especially becuase it actually fills in my pores. It makes my foundation glide on, and it stays put! I have super oily skin and large pores....

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

I got this from Sallys for super cheap like under 5 bucks! This is an exact dupe of Smash Box photo finish primer. I have mostly oily skin with some dry spots from BP and this makes my face feel...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown