Primer recommendations?

CaliopeSpidrman · January 2012

For your face, that is.

I've been using The Present by Philosophy, but I'm considering trying something new. Any suggestions?

BobLoblaw · January 2012

I've been using the Laura Mercier primer that came in the Flawless Face kit and I really like it so far.

MelindaFelinda · January 2012

Love Too Faced Primed and Poreless.

buddhagouda · January 2012

Is this something I need to be doing? I've never felt the need before, but I'm all for anything that makes me purtier.

mashedpotato · January 2012

right now I'm using Laura Mercier because I got a free sample. I've also used smashbox (they have several), MAC, Loreal, Clarins and Hourglass (soo smooth but $$). They have all worked well for me.

FallinAgain · January 2012

Anti-rec: I've used Bare Essentials (Escentuals?) and cannot tell any difference.

wingedbride · January 2012

I need them too. I use Stila but I hate them even though I love the product. When it runs out I'm switching. I need something similar.

jens_a_ten · January 2012

I never use primer either, but it intrigues me. I don't know, though.. I have sh*tty skin (uneven tone, blah texture,, large pores, breakout-prone), so I try not to put a ton of stuff on it to make it worse.

Eye makeup is where I let the product run wild.

CaliopeSpidrman · January 2012

Too.many.choices. This is too hard.

On a side note, a coworker who has been gone for 6 months came back today and told me I look "younger for some reason". And then someone else said I looked fabulous and asked my secret. I told them both, "Makeup." Lolz.

buddhagouda · January 2012

jens_a_ten:
I never use primer either, but it intrigues me. I don't know, though.. I have sh*tty skin (uneven tone, blah texture,, large pores, breakout-prone), so I try not to put a ton of stuff on it to make it worse.
Eye makeup is where I let the product run wild.

You and me, baby. You and me.

Temp893353375007415 · January 2012

I use a primer and foundation in one called perfekt beauty. It is what I let Hezz play with at the Shoar. I love it. Spehora sells it as a primer only, but it is wonderful stuff and so light. www.perfektbeauty.com

TSD · January 2012

I know this is a stupid question being a Barbizon grad and all but what exactly is primer for? I thought foundations are supposed to be so advanced these days you wouldn't need anything else. I mean in my mind I'm picturing spackle and that plus foundation sounds like a lot to put on the average face, no? Almost like a Dermablend amount of stuff. And could it be used as your foundation then instead? And why would it be better than just foundation in the first place?

FallinAgain · January 2012

TSD -- it's supposed to even your skin texture, minimize pores, and basically give foundation a smooth surface to be applied to. Most I've seen are clear gels or non-colored lotions so they wouldn't work as a foundation. Again, I don't see much difference but I might have used a bad one.

WendyToo · January 2012

I used to use a 'mattifier' by Benefit that I think is kind of like a primer. I think it made a big difference and I have no idea why I didn't buy more when it ran out and keep using it. I definitely need to give it another try so I appreciate this post.

BobLoblaw · January 2012

Cali, the Laura Mercier primer is a 100 point gift at Sephora now, if you wanted to try it.

Hezzerlah · January 2012

Is it too late to add to this?
Cali, I've used the Laura Mercier one, it's very nice. I also really liked the one EAB let me use at the shore, Perfekt. That was really light and silky. Smashbox is supposed to be where it's at and they have a ton of different formulas to choose from.

I just started using something called Amazing Cosmetics Anti-Aging Face Primer. It's more of a clear gel compared to some of the other stuff I've used. But, this stuff is crazy, it practically erases my wrinkles.

I recently went on a Sephora crazed spending spree, so I have a lot of product reviews coming up...

modb1rd · January 2012

I love smash box photo finish. Also have used shiseido smoothing veil as a primer and loved it. I have generally been more unhappy with drugstore primers tha. Other drugstore makeup

CaliopeSpidrman · January 2012

BobLoblaw:
Cali, the Laura Mercier primer is a 100 point gift at Sephora now, if you wanted to try it.

I have no idea what this means but I hope skee ball is involved.

BobLoblaw · January 2012

Sadly, no. You don't have a rewards card at Sephora? You earn points with your purchases and you got samples at every 100 points.

CaliopeSpidrman · January 2012

Of course I don't have a rewards card. I've only been to Sephora twice in my life. This whole makeup thing is very new to me.

BobLoblaw · January 2012

It's free, yo! Sign up!

WendyToo · January 2012

The smashbox primer is now one of your choices for a free gift with $25 purchase at sephora if you use the promo code 2012.

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