WHAT IT IS:
A face primer that neutralizes redness and brightens skin tone.
THEY DESCRIBE IT AS:
"new multi-tasking face primer intuitively adjust to smooth and soften skin while correcting skin's most common problem with visible color correcting strands. Green ribbons neutralize redness, while swirls of lavender pigments even out and brighten skin tone. Imperfections are diffused and skin is up to 265% more hydrated. This lightweight, non-oily formula works for all skin types but is specifically formulated for sensitive skin. Wear alone for a flawless finish or underneath foundation for the first step to perfected skin."
MY OPINION:
I must say I had some really high hopes for this face primer. So first off the packaging is great! I love the fact that it comes with a pump which makes for easy dispensing of the product. The look of the helix coil of the two shades is pretty eye catching. Kind of reminded me of Stila's One Step Correct.
So getting past the nice design lets get into what the product does for you. At first glance you would think that it would do what it claims to do, correct and perfect. However that is not the case at all. When you apply the primer it does not reduce or neutrilize any redness. I feel like after I apply it I still have the same amount of redness, no more no less. I also do not see any brightening of my skin. Just looks normal. To be honest I think my morning face wash brightens my face more than this primer. The primer is lightweight and do not feel oily at all.
When applied it makes my face feel super soft. Still that is not what I was expecting when I purchased this primer. I also noticed that it does have a smell to it. I cant quite describe it but I will say that to some of you it may not be too pleasant. To me is smells almost the same way that my Laura Mercier face primer smells. In conclusion this is just a face primer. It does not do anything it claims to do.
RATING:
*Product: 3 out of 5
*Packaging: 5 out of 5
*Quality: 1 out of 5
*Would I buy again?: No, the packing is great and it works well as just a primer but does not do anything it claims to do.
*Price: $13.99
*Where to buy: Ulta or any drugstore
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ReplyDeleteOkay, I see now that you said it works well as just a primer. Removed my earlier comment asking that. I'm looking for a primer that doesn't break me out. I don't much care if it brightens or corrects. What's your face wash, by the way?
ReplyDeleteHey! First off thanks for reading my blog. For a while I was using the Clean & Clear Advantage 3 in 1 foaming face wash. Since I ran out of that one I decided to try something new so I purchased the Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser.
DeleteSo far this primer has not broken me out. I do have acne prone skin and this seems to do just fine on me. I hope that answered your question. If anything you may also want to try the Palladio Herbal Face Primer or maybe even Laura Mercier Face Primer.
DeleteI've tried LM tinted moisturizer, loved it, and then it broke me out. :(. Haven't tried her primers. Radiance? Or oil free? I will look for the Palladio, as well. Thanks! And enjoying the blog. Thanks for that, too.
ReplyDeleteTry the oil free formula. Better yet if you have a Sephora near by go in and ask for a sample from both. Gives you a chance to try it out w/o the commitment of purchasing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this review! I just bought this primer from CVS yesterday after I saw it on a beauty website's (I forgot which, incidentally) list of best drugstore finds. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but I'm rather disappointed you found it doesn't brighten or fight redness, since it is really what I need. But well, I suppose maybe it might work on me better.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I've discovered your blog. Your beauty reviews are very interesting (I nearly commented on one but then I realized the post was from 2011... which could have looked potentially creepy). And I love that background collage of yours!
Love,
S
www.sonushka.com
Hey Sophie-Marie. Thanks so much for reading my review! I hope the primer works better for you, let me know. Keep checking back because I will start doing more posts since I am back from my vacation. Once again thanks for reading my blog :)
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You are so right about the smell. I bought this product today, just because it was the only primer I found. Still I'll try this tomorrow and hopefully the smell will go down through the day. Anyway, wish I had seen this review before!!
ReplyDeleteI have really splotchy red skin and this primer actually works pretty well to even out my skin tone. The smell is HORRID but does dissipate quickly.
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