Primers

[nsl]

*swears by Hourglass primer*

My only caveat to the awesomeness of Hourglass is that I've discovered that I have to use more than a single pump (more like 1/5 pumps) if I want it to last longer than 8 hours.

[sporky]

I use the green Smashbox photofinish primer and I love it. I would go to Sephora and ask for some samples of different ones to try before you buy.

[sporky]

Haha, I can understand that! ;-)

[mfluder]

When I had that skin type (I did accutane and it changed) dr brants pores no more was my very favorite.

[mfluder]

Mar 18, 2013 18:01:00 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Mar 18, 2013 17:18:13 GMT -5 mfluder said:

When I had that skin type (I did accutane and it changed) dr brants pores no more was my very favorite.

so my question is whether primer really made a difference? did you still have to blot mid day, or more than once? 

oh yeah nothing got rid of the afternoon blot. Nadda. It made makeup last a bit longer on me. But I was always oily I'm afraid.

[ghostwriter]

Cheapskate checking in: Rimmel makes one I like. I was shocked at how soft, matte, and pore-less my face looked. My makeup went on so smoothly, I was disappointed I hadn't tried it sooner.

[thedutchgirl]

I really love the monistat chafing gel. I've also used Smashbox and Laura Mercier. The cheap stuff is my fav.

[dexteroni]

Hourglass really is awesome. I haven't tried a lot of the products listed here but we just got back from a quick trip to NYC and Hourglass kept my makeup looking good for 12 - 14 hours at a stretch. Smashbox was my favorite for years and now I hate it compared to Hourglass. It's totally worth the high price. But if I were looking for a cheap one, I would probably try the Rimmel and the Monistat.

And if you do end up wanting to try Hourglass, you can always return it if you don't like it.

[ghostwriter]

Mar 24, 2013 17:17:15 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Mar 18, 2013 20:36:23 GMT -5 ghostwriter said:

Cheapskate checking in: Rimmel makes one I like. I was shocked at how soft, matte, and pore-less my face looked. My makeup went on so smoothly, I was disappointed I hadn't tried it sooner.

what is it called? 

Fix & Perfect, I think.
White tube. Blue cap. 

[stephlove]

I haven't had luck with a primer that beats the oil, but i do use Smashboxes photo set finishing powder after i do my foundation. I haven't had to blot my face mid afternoon since. HIGHLY recommend.