So lately I've been obsessing (just a little XD) finding a good facial primer that controls oil AND doesn't break me out! I've got samples and tried out quite a few, and since I'm unimpressed by all these primers, I don't have a whole lot to say, so I'm just gonna combine them all into one review! My "meh" facial primers lol!
Here we go!
*** When I say oil control doesn't stand out, I mean I feel like I get just as oily as applying foundation without primer.
Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer
- Like TiffanyD so rightfully said-- smells like boiled peanut?!
- I'm disappointed since TiffanyD said she has very oily skin and she loves this primer so I thought this primer would give some degree of oil control... nope! doesn't feel any different with or without this primer. Please note I'm by no means dissing the guru... I'm merely pointing out that this product didn't work for me
- Honestly I think the pearly glow cannot be seen after I put my foundation on... and I didn't notice my foundation particularly more glowy after using this primer.
- FLAKES too much! Even if I wait for good 5 minutes for my moisturizer to set, this primer still flakes!
- Besides the pretty glow (that is no longer visible after applying foundation lol!), oil control doesn't stand out, and didn't particularly smooth my face out
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
- oil control didn't stand out
- leaves skin feeling smoother
- light and slightly milky consistency
- has a slight sour smell?!?!?!?!?!?!!?
Makeup Forever HD High Definition Microperfecting Primer
- oil control didn't stand out
- leaves skin feeling smoother
- very light and watery consistency
Victoria's Secret Pro Airbrush Fx Face Primer SPF20
- oil control didn't stand out
- leaves skin feeling smoother
- consistency reminds me of Bare Escenuals Prime Time (except Prime Time is even smoother)
I hope some of you found this helpful!
And I always stress that while these products didn't work for me, that doesn't mean they won't work for you, so I encourage you to get samples and test out the products yourself, you might be surprised! By the way, these primers are better at smoothing out skin surfaces in my opinion.
And a pic of me and Boba I took a while ago cuz I haven't shown my face in a while lol
Laters! ^__^
<3 Frances
thanks for the reviews :]
ReplyDeletehmm I'm not as interested in oil controlling primers lately..maybe because of the cold weather my skin has been pretty dry and flaky. smooth skin doesn't sound too bad! maybe i'll get some samples when i have time lol
Boba is soo cute! ^__^ Such long whiskers (are those what they're called for bunnies? lol)
HOMG!! YOUR RABBIT IS TOO CUTE!! I have no idea you had a rabbit..lol~XD
ReplyDeleteToo bad those primers doesn't work for you..Good thing they're just samples, right? =)
Have you tried gosh before? gosh seems to work on my oily skin a bit =)
ReplyDeletebtw. cute picture frances <3
This blog post is incredibly helpful. Cuz first, I know what not to try (even though it might work for me but don't wanna take the risk).
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I'm not tempted to spend moneyyyyyyyyy!!! I too had trouble finding primers that I have given up with my oily skin... SO I just use a serum from Body shop, which so far has done me good. I thought serums will be oilier but they seem to work well!!
and Boba is just so adorable! Boba is officially my fav Bunny on blogspot!
ReplyDeleteSUCH A CUTE BUNNEHHHHH *_*
ReplyDeleteI thought about getting a primer.. but then again, I don't really have trouble with my foundation or makeup in general lasting longer. I might just save the few bucks and get myself a nice lipstick or something instead : P
try shu uemura uv under base mousse great for oil control just dont use too much.:)
ReplyDelete@ hanqi miao: hey thanks for the suggestion ^__^ shu uemura is no longer available in the US T__T but I will give it a try when I go home to Taiwan XD
ReplyDelete@ hanqi miao: hey thanks for the suggestion ^__^ shu uemura is no longer available in the US T__T but I will give it a try when I go home to Taiwan XD
ReplyDeletetry shu uemura uv under base mousse great for oil control just dont use too much.:)
ReplyDeleteThis blog post is incredibly helpful. Cuz first, I know what not to try (even though it might work for me but don't wanna take the risk).
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I'm not tempted to spend moneyyyyyyyyy!!! I too had trouble finding primers that I have given up with my oily skin... SO I just use a serum from Body shop, which so far has done me good. I thought serums will be oilier but they seem to work well!!