Wednesday, May 11, 2011

April's TOP 5: THE PRIMER EDITION: About Face

I know it gets confusing in choosing primers. The Makeup scene is flooded with them. So I've compiled a small post on my favorite face  primers and what I use them for....



1. A LITTLE SKIN PREP IS ALL YOU NEED
Cover FX Skin Prep
This is my all in one go to Primer. It is good for almost anyone. It is a Nourishing AND anti-aging serum that reduces the appearance of large pores and fine lines. while creating a smoother base for foundation to lay perfectly. What else could you ask for from a primer? It is good for all skin types. It is oil-free, fragrance free, and paraben free. This stuff is GOLD!!!!!

You can find it at Sephoras or http://www.coverfx.com/ ($45.00)


2. LAURA'S GOT YOU COVERED
Laura Mercier Face Primers
This is my personal favorite. The cream/gel formula creates a  poreless prepped surface for makeup application and provides a buffer between the skin and environmental stress. The highlight of this product is that it comes in 3 formulas so they've made it GREAT FOR EVERYONE. I go for the Oil-Free but they have Hydrating for dry skin, and Original for Normal skin. (obviously I'm oily)


This can also be found at Sephora or http://www.lauramercier.com/ Retails for $45.00


3.UNDER COVER COMBAT SECRET AGENT

IMAN's Time Control Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer I use this daily!! EVERYDAY regardless of the foundation or moisturizer I use. I not only preps the face for a smooth makeup application, its oil control works ALL DAY LONG. I promise you this, I've worked an entire day and maybe had to touch up only my nose with blot powder. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!!!!!!

Retails for $14.00. Can be found at Target Stores, Ulta Stores, and Drugstore.com


4.MAKE IT LAST FOREVER WITH MAKEUP FOREVER



MAKEUP FOREVER Micro-Perfecting Primers
These primers are the business. Any need, they've got a formula. Color correcting and oil control is all built into these wonder bottles. The nourish the skin for a softer surface and give the skin a radiant glow.To top it all off, they've done this all in an HD formula which basically means it minimizes pores and makes you look camera ready!!!! lol.

 Retails at $32.00. Can be purchased at Sephora Stores and Sephora.com

5. SMACK ON THE MAC 
M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin Base Visage
With ingredients like Grapefruit Extract and Green Tea, what's not to love about this skin perfecting base. No oily residue. It's fast drying. Leaves skin soft and supple and its guaranteed your makeup will go on smoother. NEED I SAY MORE.

Retails for $26.50. Can be purchased at any MAC location or maccosmetics.com



HONORABLE MENTION

Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer
This stuff really does eliminate pores on the face. The only reason it's at honorable mention is because this is my top 5 and NOT my top 6!!!. It smooths out the skin without leaving a trace of sticky residue! It was formulated to achieve a flawless look WITHOUT makeup. So imagine what it would do to your foundation. A must have in my book!


Well this ends my About Face portion of the Primer Edition! Hope this aids you in your search for face primers. As you can see, I haven't mentioned any drugstore primers because none of them work as well as the one's I've mentioned in my humble opinion. Primer is definitely something you should splurge on!!!!!


Until Next Lovies! I've giving you a humongous SMOOCHES!!!!!!!!





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