I think it's great to know what people love, but just as interesting to know what they've tried and perhaps didn't love as much. So with each category my plan is to post a photo containing as many products as I can dig up, that I've used this year. Then I'll announce a winner, (some honourable mentions), a loser or least favourite and a mini sized review of each. I hope you enjoy and I would love to see some of your hits & misses for the year.
The first category....face primers.
I don't have as many products in this category as you'll see in others, because quite honestly I was a tried & true lover of Smashbox Photo Finish primer for years. I still really like that product but I have crowned a new favourite.
Favourite primer of 2010
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| L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base |
Best yet, this is a drugstore product that retails anywhere from about $9-13CAD, depending on where you find it, sales, etc.
Honourable mention
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| MAC Prep & Prime SPF50 I was generously given a few samples of this product this past summer and I have to say I really love it. They do have one with no SPF that isn't quite as thick, but I loved not having to apply an added sunscreen when I wore this. What you're seeing is one of the samples I was given but I will be purchasing this. |
My least favorite primer of 2010
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| E.L.F Mineral Infused Face Primer This kind of breaks my heart a little because I have really loved a lot of the E.L.F stuff I have bought, and I especially love their prices. But this primer just did NOT work for me. The first time I put it on it felt I was putting mineral oil on my skin. It left my skin greasy and never seemed to absorb into my skin. I believe it also contributed to a bit of break out on my cheek, and I never break out there. I have endured it a few times just to be sure, I've also shaken up the container thinking maybe the product settled during shipping...and nothing has changed. Hated it, just DID not work for me. As always, would love to read any comments and hear your thoughts. |
I haven't tried any of these! I'm a big fan of Fusion Beauty Anti-Acne primer and CoverFX Clear Prep. I'm going to have to check out MAC prep & prime though, love the idea of such a high sunscreen without another product! :) Thanks for the great review girl!
ReplyDeleteI do like CoverFX although for the money I feel like I should LOVE it. Thanks Shaylee!
ReplyDeleteNice post, I love primers! :) The Elf primer is my favorite! How much did you apply? You only need a tiny bit for the whole face, like half a pump is enough! :)
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the L'Oreal primer, it sounds good! :)
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Hi Stavroula, I know loads of people loved the ELF primer but no matter how much or little I used it just doesn't work on my skin. I'm going to give it to a friend to try since I hate it going to waste. Hope you like the L'Oreal primer!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a shame :( Btw I have oily skin.. do you think the L'Oreal primer will work for me?
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Honestly it's hard to know Stavroula but I have combination skin & am able to wear it in my t zone without any issue.
ReplyDeleteI know girl, no worries! :) I just asked for an estimation ;) Thanks :)
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I have always wanted to try a primer, and have had friends recommend Smashbox, but it seemed a bit too expensive just to try. I'm going to try the L'Oreal one.
ReplyDeleteI will be interested to hear how you like it Shawna. Also just as a thought you can always go to Sephora and ask for a sample of the Smashbox, I have found them very accommodating in doing that.
ReplyDeleteI'd LOVE to try out the Studio Secrets base! I'm not normally a foundation user but you make me want to try it out! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rizzie, it gives my skin a nice finish on days when I don't want to wear any foundation but it does not provide any coverage. Hope you enjoy it if you decide to try it.
ReplyDeleteTotally not related, sorry- but to follow up on your Kibio post: I went to Shoppers Drug Mart to buy some of their product today. The lady at the cosmetics counter told me that line is only available at the Shoppers Drug Mart boutique stores. I didn't even know there were some Shopper's that were boutique and some that were just average. Learn a new thing... Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'm sold on the line based on your blog post and plan to get to a boutique Shoppers as soon as I can. Will let you know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteHi Zoe, yes the boutique stores are a whole new world. You might be amazed at the product lines they carry now, it's like a mini Sephora. I am excited to hear another opinion on the Kibio line. Please let me know your thoughts!
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