topic Re: Foundation Primer in Beauty

Foundation Primer

SurferWife — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:33:29 GMT

I'm on the market for a new foundation primer. I've tried SO many (Philosophy, Smashbox, IT, Benefit Porefessional) but wonder if I've really tried the best one yet. What is your favorite and why?

Re: Foundation Primer

SLCchick — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:42:06 GMT

Boots No. 7 Beautifully Matte- I Love The Price, $9, It Doesn't Break Me Out, I Can Buy It At Target, And I Stay Shine Free.

Re: Foundation Primer

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 09:26:08 GMT

Out of curiosity I wanted to try IT Cosmetics No. 50 so I've been using that lately, and like it very much. Before that, though, I was using Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel and it worked very well.

Re: Foundation Primer

turtle52 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:10:30 GMT

I use Dr. Denese's Hydroshield as my primer. I used it anyway but Paula (Beautypedia) said that it makes a great primer so that's what gave me the idea.

Re: Foundation Primer

Chickety_1 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:09:35 GMT

My favorites are Mally and BareMinerals, in that order

Re: Foundation Primer

fromthebronx — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:47:28 GMT

I'm currently using Avon Magix and it works perfectly well for me. If I find that my skin starts getting a little dry, I switch Magix up with an inexpensive BB cream from the drugstore (I think it's Lumene)and that primes and moisturizes at the same time. This is one item I don't like spending a fortune on.

Re: Foundation Primer

Katcat1 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:54:16 GMT

I use and really like Laura Mercier's Hydrating primer. She offers Hydrating, Normal & Oil Free primers. Keeps makeup on and good for my skin (keeps it hydrated). Nordstrom has a sale on right now (10% off) & free shipping.

Re: Foundation Primer

QueenDanceALot — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:24:18 GMT

I recently started using SKINN orchid gel (the purple one) and I love it. I've discarded a number of other primers that I found to be greasy and ineffective. The orchid gel leaves my makeup looking fresh all day and it lets me use less foundation as it neutralizes some red in my skin. Some days I just use the orchid gel and a little concealer.

Re: Foundation Primer

ilovedaisies — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:05:14 GMT

I love Laura Geller's Spackle. It helps my foundation - either IT CC cream or Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten, last all day.

Re: Foundation Primer

connie b — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:57:33 GMT

I use IT Cosmetics Feel The Moment. I like that it's like a serum and primer in one. It seems to work the best for my skin right now.

Re: Foundation Primer

Jaqpot — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:51:21 GMT

My favorite is Nars because it goes on smoothly and does the job. Laura Mercier makes one for mineral foundations that is good. I also use Tom Ford. Nars is about $30 and Tom Ford is $75.

Re: Foundation Primer

glmama — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:46:24 GMT

I have yet to find a HG primer. In fact, I generally feel that they do nothing for my skin or MU and the lasting power of my products. The only ones I've liked have been the Smashbox blue one (sorry, forget the name). And the YBF one from the other channel has actually been fairly decent for me, too. I am currently using up big jar of the Mally primer, which really, I think does nothing for me. Yes, it feels good going on, but I don't sense that my MU lasts longer while using it. Just using it up b/c I realized I had one from a kit or a special from a while back.

Re: Foundation Primer

bells4me — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:47:55 GMT

I used Monistat for years. Lately I have been using Skinn Orchid Gel & I also like Hard Candy.

Re: Foundation Primer

SurferWife — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:39:52 GMT

Thanks for all the replies! There's so many good primers, I think I'll go to Sephora and see if I can score some samples.

Re: Foundation Primer

Chrissy76 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 20:03:41 GMT

monicakm and PinkSugar,

Thanks for flashback to the time when so many here were trying the Monostat gel for primer. I'd totally forgotten about it. Think I may still have some in my stash. Maybe I will try it again.