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12 Best Makeup Primers
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Much better than expected!
I had not been convinced about all the hype about foundation primer. But this one changed my mind. It makes a difference, and it works for both liquid and powder foundation. This primer feels a bit watery at first, but it goes on smooth on my facial skin. So why not giving the perfect score? I have not tried this primer during hot and humid summer yet. If it works in summer, I'll know for sure tha...read moret this would work all year long. Also, it smells funky. I may be exaggerating, but it has a hint of the smell of burning plastic.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 9 people said helpful
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Save your money
I have used this but have never went back for more. Absolutely nothing special.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 5 people said helpful
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good for oily skin
oil free, so it works for both dry skin and oily skin. If you have oily skin, the primer will keep your face grease from mixing with your foundation and changing it's color or making it slide off. If you have dry skin it will keep the powder ingredients in your makeup from sinking into pores or fine lines and holds in your skin's moisture. This formula looks like a cream, but seems to transform in...read moreto a gel as you smooth it on. I find this one to be most effective if you ignore the "apply liberally" directive and use a light touch- just enough to cover the skin but not so much that it doesn't 'settle in'. I learned a cool tip too- store your primer in the fridge and it will work even better to tighten pores, refresh your skin, reduce redness and puffiness, and in the summer will feel faboo! I will say that the one thing I do not like about this primer is the scent. Luckily it dissipates rapidly so it's really a moot point.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 4 people said helpful
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