Milk of Magnesia as Primer

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3.9

196 reviews
70%
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    5.0
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    troo12

    10 years ago

    I've used this for a bit over two weeks and was very impressed with the oil-control. Today was the first day I did my regular make-up routine without it, and I can tell a difference!!!! My face is...

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Sms815

    10 years ago

    I decided to try this to help keep my foundation in place & to help w/ oxidization. It worked really well for both & i liked how smoothe my skin looked when i primed with mom. It kept my foundation...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    AnjiRay

    11 years ago

    OMG! Yes to the MU Gods for providing this miracle! I have combination skin which becomes an oil rig in my T-zone, especially my nose. Huge pores, which I never quite noticed BEFORE I began my...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Deep Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Fine

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    Caxap

    11 years ago

    I wanted to love this, but it did absolutely nothing for my oily skin. Even putting on a thicker layer didn't help =(

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    TeeCeeGee

    11 years ago

    After reading the reviews on MUA and watching some on YouTube, I was excited to go and purchase some Milk of Magnesia to help with my oily skin. So, I've used this for about 3 weeks and I think...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Rachel1234

    11 years ago

    Had high hopes for this, but was very disappointed. Did nothing for my oily skin. Sure it dried it out temporarily, but within an hour or two my t-zone was just as shiny and oily as ever. :(

    About reviewer (279 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    QueenBoudica

    11 years ago

    It's over 80° F and humid; but after only applying a small amount of MOM on just my nose this morning, I'm still not oily! Hooray it really works!!! (Just a tiny wee bit of shine, but I didn't...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    33Lisa

    11 years ago

    Not available in Australia, I bought through eBay from the US. I've tried it a couple of times now but find it too much of a hassle to bother with trying to get it on evenly over my oily areas (too...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    FearlessBarb

    11 years ago

    Thanks you guys! I would never have known about this bizarre miracle for my face in the laxative section. My skin has gone from very oily to extremely oily and no matter what foundation I use it...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    MakeupLover411

    11 years ago

    All I can say is, why didn't I find this sooner?! I bought the Phillips brand in Original since I'm using it on my face, but if you're using it for a different purpose, then feel free to use...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    palefawn

    11 years ago

    Holy hellsacks this is like all of my oily skin prayers have been answered. Lemme tell ya, I've tried countless primers, oil-control lotions, mattifying powders, etc to try to keep my face matte...

    About reviewer (79 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    fluffydiva

    11 years ago

    There's not much that I need to say regarding this product that hasn't already been said by others with high ratings. This has definitely reduced my oilslick tendencies and works perfectly on...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hoku

    11 years ago

    Overall: 5 Price: 1 (Super cheap!) Packaging: 1 (not very nice looking...) Buy again: yes --------------------------------------------------------- This is my 3rd time trying MoM as a...

    About reviewer (229 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Mssbella

    11 years ago

    I use it as my primer in the summer, or if I know I am going somewhere that will be HOT like a club/bar. This stiff works on my combination to oily skin!!!! ITS THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IN...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesGray

    2.0
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    Lms526

    11 years ago

    Recently, I was searching the Makeup Alley website for a good primer. I have tried a couple of different ones, but they did not really have the oil control I was looking for. I just started...

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    Tashsparkles

    11 years ago

    WHY has no one told me about MOM before??? I cleansed with my Mary Kay Timewise. Applied the day cream. Applied moisturizer. Applied a thin coat of MOM and massaged it in. SKIPPED...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    JustMeas

    11 years ago

    When I saw a chain grocery store's generic version of MOM at my local 99cent store, that was my chance to finally try it. If this didn't work for me, someone in the household could use it for it's...

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Tan, Cool

    HairRed, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    almost

    11 years ago

    Milk of Magnesia is not safe for off-label use on your face. Sodium hypochlorite (aka bleach) decomposes over time, releasing chlorine, oxygen and sodium hydroxide. This happens very slowly, but I...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    nadiame

    11 years ago

    This sucked! I was stoked just to try it because of like good reviews. I have combination skin, so oily on my t-zone and dry around my cheeks. So, when I use it on my face around my cheeks it...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kinta80s

    11 years ago

    After seeing the raves, I bought this right away yesterday from a local pharmacy and costs me 10€ (I live in Finland, so medicines are pricier here). I normally go on days with oil-slick face....

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

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