Best Primer ?

*k.a.t.e* · 16-03-2008

Does anyone know a good primer they'd recommend? I know MAC, benefit and Laura Mercier all do it and there's probably lots of others so I thought I'd find out what everyone uses before I decide!

melfreya · 16-03-2008

the one and only smashbox photo finish.nothing compares..i've tried all of the above

fezbatik · 18-03-2008

I would disagree - but i also hate the feel of silicone on my face.
I dig vincent longo's water canvas base.

..water based.

mermaidsandcats · 18-03-2008

Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel is cheap and many people say it works as good as the smashbox primer.

http://www.makeuptalk.com/forums/f11...mer-26214.html

Street_a_Licious · 18-03-2008

Q: isn't this thread similar?

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...ers-19782.html

2Nova · 19-03-2008

Velvet Veil Facetime Primer... imo it's like glue
it goes on soft and silky and your makeup doesnt move it is amazing!

Hipkitten · 19-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street_a_Licious

Q: isn't this thread similar?

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...ers-19782.html

It is, but in this case I definitely think primers deserve their own thread

I would encourage anyone looking for recommendations to search in that thread though. Some very good advice can be found there!

LucindaMay · 19-03-2008

Heard great things about this primer from Becca-

Becca Cosmetics Mineral SPF Primer (SPF 30)
Becca's NEW SPF 30 Mineral Primer has an oil-free formulation, a silky matte finish and a cocktail of anti-oxidant vitamins to prime and protect the skin pre-makeup. A 100% natural mineral UV barrier provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection that is low irritant and suitable for sensitive skin. BECCAs Mineral SPF Primer is ideal for use under make-up everyday or at the beach or when playing sports and has been developed using Australian Sunscreen technology.

http://www.makeup.com/mineral-spf-primer-spf-30/

mishahoi · 23-03-2008

you guys are gonna hate me, but HANDS DOWN the best primer I have ever used (and continue to do so) is from Fin de Siecle and its called "tsuyu hime" which means dew princess. it has extracts of japanese sake in it, and is perfect for most days when I dont want to even wear foundation. unfortunately not only is it only sold in Japan as far as i know, its even kind of hard to find here... best of all it comes to about 12$.

i have a bottle full of prescriptives foundation but i dont even need it with this glorious stuff...

Hipkitten · 23-03-2008

mishahoi please provide a proper image credit per tFS guidelines.

mishahoi · 23-03-2008

no excuse except that i forgot---
credit to www.amazon.co.jp

Eimii · 23-03-2008

I tried benefit that gal, I liked it but IDK I coulden't really tell much different so I bought MAC Prep and Prime and I LOVE the way it goes on my face, and I think I like it better!

I really want to try the smashbox one but it's hard to find here so I would have to order online which I dislike.

LucindaMay · 23-03-2008

I tried the smashbox one the other night... I'm not sure I can say anything positive or negative about it. My skin looked the same as usual! (I never wear primer).

On makeupalley.com many people are saying that they broke out from this primer.

Are you supposed to apply it to bare skin? I applied primer about 30 mins after I moisturized my skin...

sarahslug · 24-03-2008

Anyone know the best reasonably priced primer? I'm on a budget! MAC would be too expensive, but I still want something quite decent.

Street_a_Licious · 24-03-2008

maybe i can find that fin de ciecle stuff in HK.... though the chances are LOW given that you say that it's even hard to find in Nippon...

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k.a.t.e tfs star Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Gender: femme Posts: 1,847	Best Primer ? Does anyone know a good primer they'd recommend? I know MAC, benefit and Laura Mercier all do it and there's probably lots of others so I thought I'd find out what everyone uses before I decide! __________________ Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. (Steve Jobs)

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melfreya In Bloom Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a Wes Anderson movie Gender: femme Posts: 4,139	the one and only smashbox photo finish.nothing compares..i've tried all of the above

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fezbatik backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Gender: femme Posts: 579	I would disagree - but i also hate the feel of silicone on my face. I dig vincent longo's water canvas base. ..water based. __________________ “I keep my hair down as my protection. With a drink it is better. I am very fun after one glass of vodka. I am more beautiful, too.”

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mermaidsandcats front row Join Date: Mar 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 317	Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel is cheap and many people say it works as good as the smashbox primer. http://www.makeuptalk.com/forums/f11...mer-26214.html

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Street_a_Licious V.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vienna Gender: homme Posts: 10,286	Q: isn't this thread similar? http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...ers-19782.html

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2Nova trendsetter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, NY Gender: femme Posts: 1,291	Velvet Veil Facetime Primer... imo it's like glue it goes on soft and silky and your makeup doesnt move it is amazing! __________________ NOVASTYLE

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LucindaMay front row Join Date: May 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 419	Heard great things about this primer from Becca- Becca Cosmetics Mineral SPF Primer (SPF 30) Becca's NEW SPF 30 Mineral Primer has an oil-free formulation, a silky matte finish and a cocktail of anti-oxidant vitamins to prime and protect the skin pre-makeup. A 100% natural mineral UV barrier provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection that is low irritant and suitable for sensitive skin. BECCAs Mineral SPF Primer is ideal for use under make-up everyday or at the beach or when playing sports and has been developed using Australian Sunscreen technology. http://www.makeup.com/mineral-spf-primer-spf-30/

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Hipkitten Diamond Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: An inspired mind Gender: femme Posts: 4,297	mishahoi please provide a proper image credit per tFS guidelines. __________________ There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women. ~Madeleine Albright

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mishahoi loaded and locked Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: T-o-k-y-o Gender: femme Posts: 1,138	no excuse except that i forgot--- credit to www.amazon.co.jp

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Eimii front row Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 356	I tried benefit that gal, I liked it but IDK I coulden't really tell much different so I bought MAC Prep and Prime and I LOVE the way it goes on my face, and I think I like it better! I really want to try the smashbox one but it's hard to find here so I would have to order online which I dislike.

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sarahslug scenester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Gender: femme Posts: 78	Anyone know the best reasonably priced primer? I'm on a budget! MAC would be too expensive, but I still want something quite decent.