Beauty

[BExplorer]

I currently use Skinn Orchid Gel which I believe has been discontinued. I have tried Skinn Illuminating Primer which I didn't like at all and Elf Poreless Putty Primer which left my skin a little too "wet". 

I am looking at Tatcha's primer, as well as Laura Geller's Ethereal Rose primer.  Has anyone used these and can comment on them?

I am also open to other recommendations. I'm looking for something that has a bit of a blurring effect, hides pores, and gives a nice smooth finish.  Thank you in advance!

[turtle52]

I use Dr. Denise Hydroshield. Although it has skincare ingredients in it it as also perfect as a primer. I have been using it for years. 

[BExplorer]

Thank you for the suggestion, @turtle52 .  I hadn't considered something like that!

[SilleeMee]

The original Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is a very popular pick. It will blur, hide pores and smooth. It has been around for a long time...tried and true.

https://www.qvc.com/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Foundation-Primer%2C-1-fl-oz.product.A418982.html?sc=SRCH

[BExplorer]

Thanks @SilleeMee 😊. I'm not opposed to using something like this Smashbox primer because it takes me so long to use up a tube of primer it's relatively inexpensive for me.

[SilleeMee]

@BExplorer 

There's this "Light" version, too. It's on sale.

https://www.qvc.com/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Foundation-Primer-Light%2C1-fl-oz.product.A418988.html?sc=...

[San Antonio Gal]

@BExplorer  - This comes highly recommended by a you tuber that has a combo skin.  She said it's blurring and controls oil.  It's around 6.00 or less.  I'm going to try it since I have combo skin.

[BExplorer]

Thank you @San Antonio Gal 😊.  I just turned 51, but I'm still oily on my nose and forehead so I probably do need two different primers.

[SurferWife]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The original Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is a very popular pick. It will blur, hide pores and smooth. It has been around for a long time...tried and true.

https://www.qvc.com/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Foundation-Primer%2C-1-fl-oz.product.A418982.html?sc=SRCH

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@SilleeMee and @BExplorer 

This is one of several primers in my line-up.  I really like it.  Just like you said..."tried & true".

I also have the Tatcha primer, e.l.f. Poreless Putty & Josie Maran's primer (discontinued).  Sadly, it's my favorite, so once it's gone, it's gone!

I like both Tatcha and e.l.f., but honestly I don't have anything spectacular to say about either of them.  They do the job.

[BExplorer]

Thank you for your recommendation @SurferWife !  I just added the original Smashbox primer to my HSN favorites and will try it when I get a coupon from them 😊.