Tom Ford • Illuminating Protective Primer SPF12 • Primer/ Corrector

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Dionne83 on 5/3/2013 5:58:00 PM more reviews by Dionne83

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This an okay primer, and the only one I have that is iridescent. However, I cannot wear it due to the smell.
Won't repurchase.

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Lexus95 on 5/3/2013 4:09:00 PM more reviews by Lexus95

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I was so excited to try this, so I bought one at Neiman Marcus upon passionate recommendation by the sales assistant.

The first thing I noticed was its foul-ish smell, like decayed rubber. I still used it on my face and... saw no change. Even after I applied makeup, I couldn't notice any impovement in my skin complextion. The only effect I was able to see was its iridescence (I was only able to see this on my palm where I smudged it).

Around the time I used half of the contents, the pump broke and it did not dispense any more, so I brought it back to TF counter after which I got a new one. I have no intention of using it, so I think I'll eBay it sometimes.

I had high expectation over this, so it was a bummer.

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is88822 on 4/3/2013 8:17:00 AM more reviews by is88822

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I have to agree with the previous reviews, this is really a superb primer.
It provides an excellent base und gives the skin a radiant appearance. Sometimes if I’m going for the no-make-look I even use this on it’s own.
The only issue I have with this product is its scent, or smell if you will.
It is scented not too strongly, but the smell always reminds me of unwashed gym clothes (read= old sweat).
I really wish this product would have a nice scent, or even better no one at all. But it doesn’t make dislike the product overall, so I’m gonna stick with it and repurchase my second bottle.

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Mischief_Managed on 6/10/2012 3:30:00 PM more reviews by Mischief_Managed

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This is a beautifully textured foundation primer. I have very reactive skin and it did not irritate at all. My foundation applied better and lasted an entire work day, which is all I ask for in a foundation primer. The fact that this product has skin care benefits is just a bonus, although I have not used it enough to see the benefits. A little goes a very long way so this product is actually a good value.

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lulululululu on 4/18/2012 4:47:00 PM more reviews by lulululululu

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is an amazing product- the best primer I ever used. Besides the fact that it is good for your skin and an spf, it makes your skin glow and look moist. Fabulous!

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AsianDiva123 on 12/3/2011 3:19:00 PM more reviews by AsianDiva123

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Best primer I've ever used. It's a little pricey as you would expect anything with TF's name on it. It leaves my face very soft and nice. Foundation goes on very nicely. It does feel like a treatment as well as a primer. A little goes a long way. I used too much the first time and felt it was too greasy. You really only need a little dab. I have dry cheeks and live in dry climate so this works very well for me. I probably wouldn't recommend this to someone with very oily skin or lives in very humid climate. For our brutal winter, this is just perfect. Will definitely buy again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LeslieCZ on 11/25/2011 8:07:00 PM more reviews by LeslieCZ

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Other, Straight   Eyes: Hazel    

I mentioned this in my reviews of the two new Tom Ford Beauty foundation products, but it's such a great "hybrid" product, I decided it deserved a separate review! It combines skincare and makeup with Tom Ford's Infusing Complex which contains skin retexturing ingredients and selected nutrients that claim to increase cellular vitality while helping skin stimulate it's own natural repair function. I have found it tones, firms, illuminates and smoothes my skin making my skin look glowing, resilient and truly properly primed for an airbrushed looking makeup application. I have used this primer under mineral powder, liquid, stick and cream foundations and it works fantastically with all of them. It also protects the skin against free radicals and has SPF12 for UVA/UVB protection. A little goes a long way, too. It is comfortable on the skin (neither drying, too tightening or too greasy for an all day soft feeling). It definitely provides the perfect canvass for smoother, longer lasting color. I have written many, many reviews on many primers and this one is now numero uno in my regimen! It has a wonderful turn to pop up lid, too, so no product is wasted. Highly recommended!

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