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help! need a foundation primer...

lucky-girl — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:27:58 GMT

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My foundation seems to be gone by the early afternoon.. Thanks. So. Much for your help.. Lucky.

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ChynnaBlue — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:59:10 GMT

I have several I like very much.

Drugstore:

Revlon PhotoReady primer

L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base

High End/Department Stores

Mally Perfect Prep Poreless Primer

Bare Minerals primer

It Cosmetics Serum No. 50 Serum primer

Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base (I mix this directly into my foundation or moisturizer on makeup-free days for a glow. I don't like using it as an actual primer.)

Urban Decay Stay All Nighter setting spray (spray over moisturizer or another primer, then spray again over completed makeup. This double-duty routine worked really well for me when I was in a wedding party on a very hot and humid day in Atlanta.)

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NickNack — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:06:33 GMT

Laura Mercier's is wonderful.

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lucky-girl — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:09:44 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions. I will take a list with me this weekend..xo

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Katcat1 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:32:53 GMT

Laura Mercier. She has several - hydrating, oil free, regular. I have used the hydrating & regular and you don't need much. Pea size in your hands, rub together and apply on face. Laura's website or Nordstrom.

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Sister Golden Hair — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:59:03 GMT

Do you live close to a Sephora store?

It really makes a difference on your skin type.

My skin goes more to the dry side and I like ""Make-Up Forever"" primer.

Smashbox has different ones for different skin types.

It is always nice if you can get 2 or 3 samples to take home and try before you buy one.

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ccassaday — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:43:18 GMT

Maybelline instant age rewind primer.

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veganista — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:51:26 GMT

I'm loving Mally's. Others listed here are also good.

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pinkmochi — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:49:48 GMT

I really like Tarte's Clean Slate Poreless Primer. I wear it under the Tarte Amazonian clay powder foundation and IT Celebration Illumination, and it works great. The little tube lasts a long time. I might only buy it once a year, and I wear makeup daily.

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FleurFairy — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:10:03 GMT

I love Laura Mercier Radiance Primer. Makes my skin glow.

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Chisos — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:10:04 GMT

I don't like primers. IMO Bareminerals is the best.

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hyacinth003 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:28:48 GMT

I use Hourglass Mineral (got through Sephora) primer with SPF.

Another suggestion I have is using Mally Poreless Face Defender after your foundation.

It looks way better for me than powder. There is no color or powdery look.

You just use the sponge to PRESS IT over your foundation and blush. You don't swipe it like powder. You don't even need very much. You press it on and your foundation stays in place. You can get the set to go if you want (only on QVC) but I find it needs little to sometimes NO touch up.

Hyacinth

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gfpdem — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:46:39 GMT

Hi lucky-girl,

I ditto IT cosmetics number 50 and tartes clean slate. Clean slate is more silicone feeling and number 50 feels more like a moisturizer so I tend to use that in the winter and tarte when its warmer. However, I picked up NYX brand's honey dew me up primer and I'm really liking it! Its more of a gel consistency. It had great reviews on ulta.com and I think it sells for about 16$. It is not as "slippy" feeling but dries down to a nice finish. All three extend the wear of my foundation. Ive been using serum foundations this winter and find the IT or NYX work best with those.

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TasMss — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:02:37 GMT

I have used a few foundation primers in the past and my favorite, that I use every day is Bare Minerals original Prime Time primer. Also, since you say your foundation disappears, please try Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray too (as mentioned earlier.) I recommend using it as almost the last step, but right before mascara!

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KittyGurl — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:05:26 GMT

I love smash box but I have mature skin. Also like porefeshional from benefit if you have pore issues.

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PepperMintTea — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:08:55 GMT

On 1/16/2015 chisos said: I don't like primers. IMO Bareminerals is the best.

Totally Agree ... BE Original Primer!

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fancy pantsy — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:36:36 GMT

has anyone here tried Monistat Chafing Gel? i read about this on a beauty forum several years ago, and tried it, and have never gone back to expensive primers. do a google search and read the reviews!

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travelin grandma — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:41:31 GMT

I received a sample of Clinique and was very impressed. I will buy that in the future.

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Pook — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 15:09:49 GMT

I use Skinn's orchid gel tint. It's light and works the best of any primer I ever tried!!

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Tricolor — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:14:57 GMT

Laura Mercier Radiance Primer gives a nice glow to the skin. Also a fan of IT Serum 50.