Face Primer Recommendation

[aerowife2010]

I ran out of primer this morning and need to find something before tomorrow.

I had been using Smashbox primer and it was okay. I didn't love it but didn't hate it... some days it just seemed like it didn't work that well. I've tried Bare Minerals in the past and wasn't a huge fan.

Ideally I'm looking for something that I could find in a JC Penny Sephora or Ulta as I don't want to travel all the way to the big Sephora. I just MUFE foundation, if that matters. So what is your favorite primer?

[Deleted]

I actually stopped using primer. I use origins VitaZing as a moisturizer/primer and its been working great.

[CloudBee]

Smashbox is my favorite. I use the green tinted one to combat my red undertones. It's very light in texture.

[StJess80]

I use that BB cream that I posted about below, and I haven't had any need for primer. Before I used that, I didn't really use a primer because my skin is oily, so I just relied on my moisturizer.

[aerowife2010]

May 15, 2012 14:12:53 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Smashbox is my favorite. I use the green tinted one to combat my red undertones. It's very light in texture.

I tried the green one but wasn't a huge fan so have been using the clear version. As I said, it is okay. I like it more than the Bare Minerals one but am not absolutely in love.

It is a never ending battle with my skin. It is extremely acne prone so I use acne medication but it dries out my skin, so when I do use moisturizer then I get more breakouts so I'm not sure what to do.

[Deleted]

I use the "Light" Smashbox. But more often I skip foundation all together to keep my skin looking better.

My derm suggested Cereve cleanser and lotion and that works great, but I ultimately had to get a prescription acne med. I have also been on antibiotics for my skin which help greatly.

[ejpint]

I use MUFE, they have shades to combat undertones. I really like it, but if you happen to get it a little too close to your mouth, and then, say, lick your lips, it tastes n-a-s-t-y.
I also have a Laura Mercier sample, the oil-free, and I think that's what I'll be getting next...unless I'm swayed by the VitaZing, it's so tempting.

[Deleted]

I also stopped using primer.

[DarcyLongfellow]

When I bother to use a primer (usually only for photographs or when I'm going to have to look "done" for much longer than usual), I use the Smashbox one that you've already used.

If you just want a cheap substitute you can pick up quickly, I remember reading (probably somewhere on TN) that the Monistat Anti-Chafing gel (http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Soothing-Powder-Gel-1-5-Ounce-Containers/dp/B000FKLKXQ) is pretty much exactly the same as the Smashbox primer. And you could pick that up at Target :-)

I have the chafing gel, but I use it for its intended purpose -- I haven't tried it on my face!

[protozoa]

Ditto the rec to try the Monsitat anti-chafing gel. I like it almost as much as Smashbox and its way, way cheaper.

[cjeanette]

www.beautybar.com/p/murad-hybrids-skin-perfecting-primer-acne-shine-control-122454

I got this last month from Sample Society and love it. It evens out my skin tone.

[Deleted]

Ditto Monistat Chafing Gel. It looks and performs exactly the same as the Smashbox primer, and is something like $5.

[womet]

May 15, 2012 14:12:53 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Smashbox is my favorite. I use the green tinted one to combat my red undertones. It's very light in texture.

This is the primer I use, when I use primer.

[mokes]

I LOVED the Smashbox bronzing primer, but I think it's discontinued. =( Seems like they replaced it with the luminizing primer, but I haven't tried it yet. I also liked the regular Lancome primer.

[mellymel]

I love MAC primer but it doesn't really meet your requirements