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Occasional Contributor
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Registered: ‎02-22-2011

Any recommendations for makeup primer?

I have used BE mineral foundation and BE primer for years. Lines and wrinkles are more noticeable as years go by. Has anyone found another primer that they feel performs well? Also, what type of foundation do you use with your primer? Thank you in advance for your advice and opinions.

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Registered: ‎07-21-2011

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

I use & like Laura Mercier's Hydrating Primer. She also offers her regular, oil free & I believe illuminating. You only need a pea size amount & it keeps makeup on. I currently use her tinted moisturizer and sometimes Stila's tinted moisturizer. I am witing for her F&F event as I tested out her lightweight foundation in a jar that is really, really nice.

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Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

It would depend on your skin type as not all primers are created equal.

I love Hard Candy Shine-Free primer as well as Boots No. 7 Mattifying Makeup Base.

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Respected Contributor
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Registered: ‎04-19-2010

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

I have not tried Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer but l like her Radiance Primer. It gives a bit of a glow and also helps with hydration.

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Registered: ‎02-11-2014

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

I use BM primer too, but Smashbox has some really good primers too.
Super Contributor
Posts: 1,283
Registered: ‎07-20-2010

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

Laura Geller's Spackle. I use the champagne.
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Registered: ‎02-04-2011

Re: Any recommendations for makeup primer?

I use Bare Minerals primer and think it works pretty good. Just recently, I tried Mally's primer, but had to return it as something in it caused me to i-t-c-h.