Milk of Magnesia as Primer

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3.9

196 reviews
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    1.0
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    Peskypixie

    14 years ago

    This went on well and kept my skin super mattified! So much that after two days I went into serious oil overproduction. Don't think I will use on my face again. While I was very happy that the...

    About reviewer (185 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    boogiepimp

    14 years ago

    Sharing my MOM-Primer experience in the case anyone else has had similar reactions: Over two years ago when I discovered the "secret" of using MOM as a mattifying oil control primer, I fell in love...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    mplsgal10

    14 years ago

    I keep trying other primers and keep going back to this one time and time again. I have never used anything that has kept make-up on my face AND made it look so fresh for such a long time. In...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lilaleahg

    14 years ago

    FOR ANYONE WHO DOESN'T WANT SKIN CANCER, LISTEN UP!!! Alright ladies, I absolutely *love* me some sun screen. I love everything about it. The smell, the safety I feel once I get done...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    DTobusto

    14 years ago

    Wow-I am surprised. I've been using milk of magnesia for about a week now and LOVE the results. I found out about it on youtube and figured, it is so cheap, why not give it a try? My first attempt...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    FillerbunnyBuddy

    14 years ago

    EDIT: A lovely MUAer has informed me that you can buy the original mom in boots, superdrug and lloyd's pharmacy!* It is probably in the laxative section... *I haven't had any luck finding it...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    MakeupByMelissaLyn

    14 years ago

    Just my 2 cents here, speaking on purely a level of cosmetic chemistry. Hate to rain on everyone's parade here, but this is NOT GOOD to put on your face. The pH of healthy skin should be more...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cyberhd

    14 years ago

    I'm so happy that I tried MoM as a makeup primer, it really does work! I have tried other big name brands that cost way too much compared to MoM. I'm always in search for a good makeup matte...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    r330achael

    14 years ago

    This is WONDERFUL!! I have SUPER oily skin, and this is the only thing that helps me not get oily!! I really was skeptical about using this on my face, but i'm SOO glad i tried it. If you have oily...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    junipurr

    14 years ago

    This is my absolute HG.i'd never bothered with primers because i'm so,so oily it just seemed pointless.i stumbled on a review for MoM here and decided to give it a try because we had it in the...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    morganito

    14 years ago

    I bought a bottle of this (for my husband who was having stomach issues) at rite aid for about 6 bucks. Well it didn't help my husband, but I remembered reading about it here as a foundation...

    About reviewer (124 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    xBl0cPartyx

    14 years ago

    I was expecting something amazing due to all the reviews I have watched/read but it was no better than my moisturiser (which is an oil controlling one). It works but I was expecting more. My skin...

    About reviewer (165 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amybiotech

    14 years ago

    WINNER!

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    rubysubi

    14 years ago

    Who would have known that a laxative would be my HG primer? Shames all others. I have skin that's super oily/acne-prone/sensitive, so most primers that work end up breaking out. And the ones that...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cpring

    14 years ago

    This keeps oil at bay all night. I mix it with some water and then use a wedge to spread over my t-zone. Then I apply my foundation over it. It really is amazing to not have "shiny face" at the end...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    mouse1217

    14 years ago

    I went to Dollar Tree and got a bottle because I wasn't sure if this would work or break out my face. Best dollar I've ever spent! I put it on after my sunscreen and then do my makeup and it's...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    RTDsbb

    14 years ago

    i have SUPER oily skin. Other girls that tell me they have oily skin don't compare to the amount of oil i have on my skin. With that said, this product helped very little to control the oil. So...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ramibinx

    14 years ago

    I bought the Original Phillips brand of Milk of Magnesia and thus far I really like it as a primer. I have really oily skin and it keeps my skin from getting not at oily. I was really nervous about...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    snarkywench

    14 years ago

    I never considered buying this product until I read about its use as an oil absorber here on MUA. I have to say I was very skeptical but if it didn't work I wasn't out a bunch of cash so I grabbed...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    hoosiergirl

    14 years ago

    I was seriously hesitant about trying this (something about putting a laxative on my face...) but I was so desperate! I live in a humid climate and with summer quickly approaching, I knew I had to...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

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