Primer, please!

Happy In the South · ‎12-09-2014

I'm looking for a primer, or anything, to control my oily T-zone. By noon, I'm shiny and I can't stand it! I use BE foundation. I've tried Smashbox, it was okay, but didn't keep the shine under control all day. Mally's Poreless Face Defender did a good job, but didn't last: I had to keep reapplying it after a few hours. I don't like to layer powder throughout the day. Have you found anything that works well?

cantdrive55 · ‎03-09-2010

I recently bought Drew Barrymore's Flower line In Your Prime Perfecting Primer and like it a lot. However, it's winter here, and my skin is not as oily.

Rachb · ‎10-07-2012

I only wear BE foundation from time to time, but I wear BE primer everyday no matter what foundation I'm wearing and I love it! I have both the neutralizing and BB versions. They are both great!

PIT-HAG Melissa · ‎03-09-2010

I have yet to find anything comparable to Skinn Orchid Gel...

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wvumountiefan · ‎09-12-2013

You should try the Benefit Porefessional primer. You can get it at Ulta or Sephora. I really like it for my t zone.

Happy In the South · ‎12-09-2014

Thanks, I'll do some shopping this weekend and hopefully find something.

SJanielovesJim · ‎02-22-2013

I too have an oily T zone (especially in the summer) and a few months back I tried thenew Smashbox Photo Op Pore Minimizing primer. It is wonderful! Glides on like a dream, mattifies beautifully makes my pores almost non existant,no more shiny nose, and lasts all day for me!

The realtest will be this summer, but this id definetley one to get a sample of

Good luck,

Janie

c j · ‎04-02-2010

Here is my latest routine that seems to be working (at the moment at least!): I have a script for Spironolactone--big help! In the mornings, I press/dab/smooth Philosophy's Total Mattness (comes in a jar with dropper). Then add moisturizer, the primer. Currently I am in love with LORAC POREfection Mattifying Primer.

OkeyDokey · ‎06-04-2010

I have tried a number of primers, and Tarte seems to work the best at keeping oily shine at bay. I still have to blot from time to time, but it works better than the multitude of others I have tried. It is not the brightening one, but the pore refining one.

TuesdayTaylor · ‎11-02-2010

BE makes a primer, maybe it would work well with your BE foundation. I've tried it and it's a similar consistency to Smashbox but it seems a bit less greasy.