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Drugstore Under-makeup Primer?

tototwo — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 16:18:12 GMT

I've found that a makeup primer works well works to prevent my oily skin from getting the "greasies" and ruining my makeup after a few hours. I don't always wear a primer, but will if I need to wear foundation from early morning to evening. (I don't wear makeup every day, and sometimes only wear it for a couple hours at a time)

The primer I love is kind of expensive and I have to order it online, which I hate. I want to buy locally if I can. I'll add that there isn't an Ulta or Sephora within 100 miles of me. Hopefully I can find a great primer at the drugstore. I'd also prefer a primer with SPF.

Any recommendations?

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tototwo — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:35:37 GMT

Really? There aren't any?

Well, OK then. Thanks.

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chiefswife12 — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:41:17 GMT

Hi Tototwo,

I use Revlon(I think it's called Photofinish). It looks pink. I love the way it makes my skin feel so smooth before I put my foundation on. I believe it goes for $13

chiefswife

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Pinkroses — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:41:19 GMT

Cover girl has a primer. I am not sure of the name., just sure it is Cover girl.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:41:43 GMT

Sorry tototwo, I just saw your thread for the first time. This is going to sound weird, but I highly recommend Monistat Soothing Care Chafing-Relief Powder Gel. It only costs about $7 or $8 for the tube and, IMO, works better than many of the expensive brands. It gives a really nice finish to receive your foundation.

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Cardamom — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:45:32 GMT

I do know of a good inexpensive primer but it's not drugstore. It's Avon Magix. It's $10 and has an SPF of 20. I have oily skin. I do like this, I just haven't been using it since I switched to Tarte's BB primer. It's $34 but it does act as both primer and foundation. I do like the Avon Magix and Cashmere foundation. It's very creamy like the Tarte BB. I've even mixed the two together (magix primer and Avon Cashmere foundation.) If I couldn't get the Tarte I would go right back to Avon. The coverage is a little better on the Tarte. HTH.

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tototwo — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:04:55 GMT

Thanks! I'm taking notes.

I've seen Monostat recommended on this board before. I'm not sure if I want to put something like that on my face....? I'm sure it doesn't have SPF... (snicker).

I used the Magix a few years back and it irritated my skin. What works for some doesn't work for everybody. If we still had an Avon kiosk at the mall, I might try it again.

I'll look for Revlon's Photofinish and Cover Girl.

Appreciate your input

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imashopper — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:10:49 GMT

On 1/12/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
Sorry tototwo, I just saw your thread for the first time. This is going to sound weird, but I highly recommend Monistat Soothing Care Chafing-Relief Powder Gel. It only costs about $7 or $8 for the tube and, IMO, works better than many of the expensive brands. It gives a really nice finish to receive your foundation.

I second this. To me, it looks, feels, and works exactly like Smashbox photo finish primer.

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JustUs2 — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:56:24 GMT

Another vote for Monostat as being the best and most affordable DS primer. It truly rivals Smashbox Photo Finish.

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Xenagirl — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:23:15 GMT

I just tried NYC Cosmetics Primer and it worked pretty we for me , even under mineral foundation. I got it at my local Rite Aid and it was $3.99 , plus I have enough points to get 20% off of store merchandise that's not on sale.

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ccassaday — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:18:52 GMT

Maybelline instant age rewind primer.

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Favorite Son — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:00:43 GMT

Tototwo, just think of it this way. If the product doesn't have any pharmacological actives and it is made for that area, it must be pretty safe. Safe enough, certainly, for the face. When I finally run out of my last tube of Laura Geller primer, I am buying the Monistat. I have read over and over that it is like Smashbox primer, and I like the Smashbox primer better than the Laura Geller product.

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tototwo — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:17:56 GMT

Re: Monistat

I've done a little research online and read reviews on 2 sites that sell it. It runs about half and half between ladies who use it for its intended purpose and those who use it as a primer. All raves, by the way, no matter which part of the body they apply it.

But still, I have to wonder... who was the first woman who put in on her face and why? Was it one of those oopsies where she grabbed the tube of Monostat thinking it was a tube of Spackle? Or did she do it on purpose?

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Allthingsgirly — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:25:33 GMT

On 1/12/2014 ccassaday said:
Maybelline instant age rewind primer.

Just bought this yesterday at CVS. I had a coupon for $2.00 and it came to $8.00. I can't wait to try it.

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kate2357 — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:39:08 GMT

On 1/12/2014 tototwo said:
Re: Monistat

I've done a little research online and read reviews on 2 sites that sell it. It runs about half and half between ladies who use it for its intended purpose and those who use it as a primer. All raves, by the way, no matter which part of the body they apply it.

But still, I have to wonder... who was the first woman who put in on her face and why? Was it one of those oopsies where she grabbed the tube of Monostat thinking it was a tube of Spackle? Or did she do it on purpose?

LOL ..I have always wondered myself about the brave first to try folks. Different firsts but...who thought of using intestines to encase chopped meat ... aka... sausage? or who saw a kiwi and thought, mmm, good?

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Sara31773 — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 01:03:29 GMT

Rimmel primers are pretty good.