Review (5/5): The proof is on the orange peel!
This primer is seriously the bomb.com. The consistency and feel really remind me of the Smashbox Photo finish primer. This too like the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer has that gel like feel that is wonderful for hiding imperfections and minimizing pores.
When you first apply the primer you realize how THICK it is. However, it blends into the skin flawlessly. It also makes your skin feel sooooo soft. It creates the perfect canvas for your foundation. I have some acne scaring, and this did an excellent job of filling in the acne scars. My foundation went on so smoothly, I couldn't believe how flawless it made my skin look. I didn't even have to follow up with any concealer!
I typically apply my make up around 8 am and wear it until 10 pm or so. By that point, sometimes my foundation has sheered out a little but I noticed that that was not the case while wearing this primer! Really helps the longevity of your foundation.
Pro tip: PAT on your face, don't just rub everywhere. By patting it on, you are letting it concentrate on the skin as opposed to thinning it out by rubbing it like a lotion everywhere. Also, allow it to dry for 3-5 min before you apply foundation- although it doesn't need to "dry" it allows time for your face to absorb it.
As you can see in the picture, I applied primer to half of an orange and none to the other half. Then let it soak up for a few min and went in with FOUNDATION AND CONCEALER. As you can see, the side with the primer realllyy helped reduce the huge pores of the orange. Whereas the side with no primer allowed the product to seep into the pores. Also, you can see that the product separated on the side with no primer; which shows that it could really help dry or oily skin! Overall, this foundation creates a lovely and flawless barrier for your foundation application!
I will continue to use this products within the next few weeks to come and I will update if my opinions change in any way.
** Although I did receive this product for free or at a discounted price, all of my reviews are 100% real, and unbiased. I rely heavily on the reviews of others in deciphering if a product will best suit my needs, and therefore I pride myself on reviewing all products fairly and impartially. If you have any questions about the product, please feel free to ask!
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