71%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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description

A primer and serum in one infused with 28 beneficial ingredients to nourish and prepare your skin for a flawless makeup application. The silky, lightweight oil blend glides on, absorbs to prime the skin and hydrates the complexion. The luxurious formulation can also be used as a serum at night, or on hair to seal split ends. Innovative dual-purpose product nourishes the skin and prepares it for a flawless makeup application. Sensorial botanical blend glides on, absorbs into the skin and creates a refined and retexturized surface for makeup. Softens the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles and extends the durability of your foundation. The formula repels water, so that makeup stays looking fresh.

ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceramide 3, Sphingolipids, Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Oil, Rose Hips Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Sweet Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Oil, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Oil, Olive (Olea Europaea) Oil, Hazelnut (Corylus Americana) Oil, Borage (Borago Officinalis) Seed Oil, Kukui (Aleurites Moluccana) Nut Oil, Cherry (Prunus Avium) Pit Oil, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Dioctyl Succinate, Peg-8, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Citric Acid, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Oil, Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) Oil, Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Roseum) Oil, Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia) Oil, Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus) Oil, Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) Peel Oil, Petitgrain (Citrus Reticulata) Oil, Amyris (Amyris Balsamifera) Oil, Benzoin Siam Absolute, Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Oil, Bois De Rose (Aniba Rosaeodora) Oil, Cedar (Thuja Occidentalis) Leaf Oil, Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata) Oil.

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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3 years ago

I have mature, dry skin. I purchased this due to the many rave reviews. I find that it’s okay but very pricey. I use it as a primer over my regular moisturizer. It does go on rather greasy and...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue



5.0
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3 years ago

Such a lovely and unique product. It is a somewhat thick and bit sticky oil and serum hybrid. It applies quite oily but it sinks in to the skin so beautifully and leaves me with a plump and smooth...

About reviewer (337 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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5 years ago

This is a gorgeous hydrating primer which smooths out my skin, and really grips to my makeup, meaning that my face will last all day. It has a thick, sticky texture and you only need a very small...

About reviewer (768 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I finished an entire bottle and enjoyed every minute. Its great under or over skincare and on occasions I used this as serum on bare skin, its very versatile. It makes foundation go on like a...

About reviewer (856 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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5 years ago

I am a fan of the mineral veil primer, but since my skin became so dry and flaky due to a cleansing product, I decided to try this, and I was not disappointed. It is expensive, but I was pretty...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

Recently my skin decided it has been oily for too long and it was time to do a 180 degree turn as soon as possible to throw off my entire skincare and makeup routine. So naturally, I went to...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

Love this product for when my skin is angry with me. Absolutely perfect for hydrating. Only downside is the price.

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I love this primer. I wish I didn't because it's so pricey and the packaging is ... frustrating, to say the least. It goes on incredibly well and gives my skin a dewy glow that I love under...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

This is by far the best primer I've tried. And I have tried MANY, I'm a real primer junkie. Perfect for us with dry skin. I let it sink in for like 1-2 minutes every morning and then apply my...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

One word. Yassssss, but only for dry skin. Smells and feels amazing upon application, keeps make up lasting all day. I would recommend this for my dry skin sisters, the Mineral Veil would be...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This is a very hydrating primer. First, a bit about my skin. Just finished accutane and now on a 'maintenence dose' (40mg /week) to keep the oiliness away. SO, my skin is 'normal' to slightly dry...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

Initially I was not amazed by this primer, it basically just felt like putting oil on my face. This was when i was pairing it with nars sheer glow. Because the foundation just was not good for me I...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray


5.0
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8 years ago

I really do love Hourglass products, this is no exception. The difference I have experienced with this primer over others is that when I wear it, i tend to have a better skin day than on the...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

Though I have dry and dehydrated skin, I didn't love this product. It seemed to pool in some of my pores and didn't extend the life of my makeup. I can see this being labled a serum or even a dry...

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I was starting to think I was never going to find a primer for my ridiculously dry skin. Then the Sephora cashier recommended this one. I picked up the travel size and was skeptical even after I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

This reminds me of a less sticky of MAC gloss. I use this as how I wanted to use MAC gloss. On the eyes, nose, top of cheeks. It simply was a sticky mess. When applied to these areas with...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I found the Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum to be a very confusing product. Touted to be full of botanicals and good for dry or mature skin, I found it to feel hydrating only at the beginning, and...

About reviewer (1118 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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8 years ago

If you have oily skin, this is not the product for you! For those of you with dry skin, it is worth a shot. It is a very rich and hydrating primer, the most hydrating I have ever tried. I...

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

This product is the BOMB for anyone with dry skin!!!! No seriously, it's friggin' amazing. 28 different skin loving oils? Yes please! This also sinks into the skin fast which is a hard thing to...

About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This is a great primer, I dont use it daily but when my skin is feeling dehydrated or I want a more dewy look then this is a great pick up. I find it quite nourishing and leaves my skin really...

About reviewer (193 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen