62%
would repurchase
Veil™ Mineral Primer
Hourglass Cosmetics
4.2/5
package quality
package quality
price range
description
Elevate your foundation to unprecedented performance with this state-of-the-art primer that extends the wear of foundation for a perfect complexion that lasts. This silky, weightless and multipurpose primer goes beyond traditional formulations by concealing redness, minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and shielding skin with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 protection. In addition, it repels water to keep your make up looking freshly applied all day long.
Reviews
Reviews
I tried to like this primer but I couldn't. For reference, I have dry/ combination skin.
If you have flakes, forget about it. It will accentuate them and because it's thick, you need to really...
About reviewer (124 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair, Warm
HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse
EyesHazel
Before I bought this product, I have read and watch reviews for this. I would give it a five, but then I discovered it has a white cast when used during the evening. It is best for daytime look. I...
About reviewer (1 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Medium
HairBlack
EyesBlack
I grabbed a deluxe sample of this primer, after the years and years of positive press/reviews. I have reactive skin, which is dry but can get oily in the T-zone, with large pores from acne lotion...
About reviewer (446 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Straight, Fine
EyesBlue
I said yes to buying it again but am not sure. Honestly, for all the $$ I've spent over the years on makeup and skincare this is the first higher-end primer I've ever tried. It works well over...
About reviewer (27 reviews)
Age56 & Over
SkinOily, Fair-Medium
HairBlond
EyesHazel
I only received a sample of this product, but threw it out after one application. Some products have a white cast- this product is metallic purple! I'm fair and shouldn't notice too much of a white...
About reviewer (16 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinDry, Fair, Cool
HairOther, Other, Other
EyesOther
I resisted getting this primer for the longest time and finally caved in. I only regret not getting it much sooner and saving money from the other primers that are just collecting dust in my makeup...
About reviewer (18 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinOther, Other, Not Sure
HairOther, Other, Other
EyesOther
This is the most expensive primer I've ever purchased and it is an absolute dream. It makes my skin silky smooth and leaves a slight pearl finish giving my skin an airbrushed look rather than a...
About reviewer (13 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse
EyesBlue
I ADORE this primer! I hate silicone based primers because I often use too much, and it balls up on my face. This has very little sillicone in it and feels like a lightweight lotion when you apply...
About reviewer (486 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinCombination, Fair, Cool
HairBlond, Straight, Fine
EyesBrown
This is by far the best primer I have used & trust me I've tried a lot! It's expensive but a little goes a long way so it lasts a good amount of time.
It makes your skin feel so soft & every...
About reviewer (203 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse
EyesBlue
I have recently started to use face primers within the last year and this is by far my favourite one. Albeit most expensive primer which I’ve purchased but I only use a few small dots each time....
About reviewer (248 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlond, Curly, Medium
EyesBrown
I tried to like this primer but I couldn't. For reference, I have dry/ combination skin.
If you have flakes, forget about it. It will accentuate them and because it's thick, you need to really...
About reviewer (124 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair, Warm
HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse
EyesHazel
Before I bought this product, I have read and watch reviews for this. I would give it a five, but then I discovered it has a white cast when used during the evening. It is best for daytime look. I...
About reviewer (1 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Medium
HairBlack
EyesBlack
I grabbed a deluxe sample of this primer, after the years and years of positive press/reviews. I have reactive skin, which is dry but can get oily in the T-zone, with large pores from acne lotion...
About reviewer (446 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Straight, Fine
EyesBlue
I said yes to buying it again but am not sure. Honestly, for all the $$ I've spent over the years on makeup and skincare this is the first higher-end primer I've ever tried. It works well over...
About reviewer (27 reviews)
Age56 & Over
SkinOily, Fair-Medium
HairBlond
EyesHazel
I only received a sample of this product, but threw it out after one application. Some products have a white cast- this product is metallic purple! I'm fair and shouldn't notice too much of a white...
About reviewer (16 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinDry, Fair, Cool
HairOther, Other, Other
EyesOther
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