Pore Refining Primer

NARS Cosmetics

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2.8

51 reviews
35%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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Aqua (Water), Isododecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Dimethicone, Poly(Glycol Adipate)/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lens Esculenta [Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract], Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia [Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract], Carbomer, Retinyl Palmitate, Petasites Japonicus (Petasites Japonicus Root Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Trisodium Edta, Vp/Va Copolymer, Bisabolol, Niacinamide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Amodimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)

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    4.0
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    lavvy76549

    11 years ago

    I know no primer is perfect, my favorite was mac matifiant but they discontinued it. I have used smashbox, reviva and now this. I liked them all because of that soft silicone smooth feel but I am...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Dark, Cool

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    blackowlive

    11 years ago

    This is crap. It made my skin oily and my makeup melted off.

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    stayg0lden

    11 years ago

    I've been looking for a decent primer for quite some time. I have, for the most part, combination skin. I went into Sephora specifically asking for a primer that was oil-free that would smooth my...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    carolinelovesbunnies

    11 years ago

    I received a large sample of this primer, and I am glad that I did not purchase it. I do regularly use primers and have tried quite a few to date. I would not recommend this one. The texture was...

    About reviewer (336 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    xiaomaicao

    11 years ago

    Unfortunately, NARS pro prime was my ever first primer. When I first purchased in Bangkok departmental store, was about 1200 baht. I find the packaging pretty inconvenient as it keep leaking out...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    Victoriajane89

    12 years ago

    I have oily skin and I use the Nars Matte Foundation which works great with my skin.... however thought I would try this oil free primer and all i can say is that my skin was still oily and it made...

    About reviewer (193 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    galai_curryqueen9830

    12 years ago

    I know I did not give this a high overall rating ...but I do have my reasons and here they are...(I have combination skin, dry on the cheeks and normal on the forehead/t-zone) Generally, I do...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    audmac

    12 years ago

    I got a sample tube of this from sephora and use it on certian spots where i tend to get oily- forehead, chin. it does help with decreasing shine. It is a pain to have to apply two different...

    About reviewer (456 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    staci13

    12 years ago

    I'm still on the search for the perfect primer. This is another one that didn't quite make the cut. I think I'm getting closer though. Everything about this product was great, and I was just about...

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    sparklingBG

    12 years ago

    I received this as a sample from Sephora a while back and I have been trying it out for the past couple of weeks. I don't think this product works with my combination skin. I like the texture of...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Cayla29S

    12 years ago

    This is a really good primer if you want to smooth out your pores. I normally use this only on my cheeks and the side of my nose. If you have oily to combo then I would suggests to use a mattifying...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    SigneT

    12 years ago

    This primer made my skin look disgusting. My blackheads (sorry xP)around my nose were more visible than ever when I had this on. My foundation didnt set, it slided around even after I used...

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

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    mmmaggie

    12 years ago

    PROS: ... CONS: It smells weird, it looks weird ; ) I don't think it really did anything and I am pretty sure it might have helped to dry out my skin. Anyways, it didn't do anything at all for...

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    sexysylvia1211

    12 years ago

    This is a 'nice' product, but i wont finish it before chucking it/finding something better. I have oily skin, around my nose is the worst, the usual t zone. The only foundations that seem to work...

    About reviewer (664 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    alessiaxox

    12 years ago

    I don't know why I just don't like this primer. It's really wet and I have oily skin and I find it makes it worse I prefer the makeup forever primer

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    glamglamglam

    12 years ago

    I bought this on the recommendation of the SA at Sephora who told me she also had oily skin and pore problems. This did help keep the oil under control, but did nothing nothing nothing for pores. I...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    namch88

    12 years ago

    I received a deluxe sample of this in sephora. I wabted to try but I was expetical because people always say good things about smashbox primers but I already tried them all and I. HATE THEM! They...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    RachaelSpiffy

    12 years ago

    I needed a more effective primer for my oily acne prone skin and this primer did just the trick. It is a gel primer and oil free which is great for my skin type. I had a deluxe size sample for a...

    About reviewer (299 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    LucySam

    12 years ago

    I got a sample of this at Sephora and have been using it for the past 3 weeks and love it. It keeps my makeup on looking fresh for many hours and feels good when I put it on. I have sensitive skin...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    annie_b

    12 years ago

    I see this product is drawing a lot of mixed reviews, but I will throw in my two cents. I have tried primers from a number of brands including Smashbox, Sephora, Laura Mercier, MAC, etc., and never...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

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