Milk of Magnesia as Primer

Name: Milk of Magnesia as Primer
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 3.9 (196 reviews)

3.9

196 reviews

70%

would repurchase

3.3/5

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5.0

from

jdkrase

14 years ago

After reading through hundreds of reviews about Milk Of Magnesia as a make up primer, I finally decided to spend $7 for a HUGE 26 fl oz bottle. I made sure it was the original, with neither...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0

from

Tuts311

14 years ago

Did nothing for my extremely oily skin other than make it feel tight and leave white streaks :( , but it was cheap and worth giving a go. Glad it works for so many other ladys and i have since...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

shtow

14 years ago

I love MOM. I use it before applying my foundation, and even when I have white streaks, once I apply the foundation, those white streaks disappear for the whole day! Also, my Studio Fix usually...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

tawnyinthepink

14 years ago

I use this as a 'primer' really. You have to be careful not to apply too much though because if you do then you will have a white line or film over your face. I usually use three dots and that...

About reviewer (256 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0

from

fbomb

14 years ago

i have very oily, non-sensitive skin. without this product (as a primer), i'm constantly blotting, and (mineral) foundation separates into a terrible mess on my face half way through the day. ...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

xxglitt3rxx

14 years ago

Wow tried this today for the first time I found my primer for everyday =D I was skeptical at first, but it really works and I have super dupper oily skin. I highly recommend people struggling with...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

janaiberry

14 years ago

Seriously amazing! I thought people were nuts for putting this on their faces.....until I tried it! It leaves a great matte finish and I have super gross oily skin. Gotta go with the hype on this...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

brenda06

14 years ago

I Love This Stuff !!!!!! I never though I would find something that would work for me, ive tried using different concealers moisturizers everything and nothing worked so I saw this on you tube and...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kirs10b

14 years ago

I have oily, acne prone skin and even with makeup I feel i'm blotting constantly.. THIS PRODUCT IS MY HG!! I apply a thin layer with my fingers over my skin and let it dry.. then apply my...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Kabuk1

14 years ago

WOW- do NOT use this as a primer if you have dry skin! I learned this the hard way the other day. I've been fighting a breakout for the past week & thought maybe it'd help if I wore MoM under my...

About reviewer (259 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

1.0

from

brittbrat118820

14 years ago

Didn't work at all as a face primer. My makeup didn't last any longer than usual and it dried out my skin. I think its best to just use it as it was intended.

About reviewer (194 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen

1.0

from

Miaoudeminou

14 years ago

I keep hearing that primers are supposed to help even out your skin. That they're there to give you a good base for your make-up to sit on top of. That it helps your make-up go on smoother and...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

xDOLLFACEx

14 years ago

OMG i love using the milk of magnesia as a face primer!!! When i first found out about it i was very excited to try it but at the same time i was very skeptical and was sure it would not work...

About reviewer (397 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Purplecupcake

14 years ago

I have the most oiliest skin on the planet! Immediately after I cleanse my face, you can see oil coming out my pores in less than 5 minutes! Seriously! When I heard of the MoM treatment, I told...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

4.0

from

ashleydarlin

14 years ago

soo basically, i have pretty oily skin...i go through about 1-3 oil blotting sheets a day...ive been using this stuff for about 5 days and i really like it soo far. i apply a thin layer to my whole...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

1.0

from

MsCathyD

14 years ago

Hey everyone. I need some feedback. I'm really confused right now if I should continue with this product or not. I don't know if i should give it more time, but i'm not seeing results like the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0

from

ashley920

14 years ago

If you were to look in the dictionary for Oily Complexion...you would deffinetely see my picture next to it! For years, i have spent sooo much $$ trying to find products to keep my skin shine/oil...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

punkfairy

14 years ago

I tried milk of magnesia as a makeup primer and I'm very surprised!!!! I applied the milk of magnesia before my moisturizer and it works amazing for me!!!! My makeup lasts longer when i use this as...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

1.0

from

cb23

15 years ago

I tried this product for a little while as a primer, I bought the Philips brand as previous reviewers were suggesting that the brand-name milk of magnesia was better than the no-name drugstore...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

3.0

from

Samantha1224

15 years ago

Ehhh I'm kinda on the fence on this one. I think that after applying it my face does have a pretty smooth canvas to apply makeup to but it really doesnt do much for my oily skin. After reading all...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown