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| Revlon Photoready - here and here Laura Mercier Foundation Primer (Hydrating) - here and here CoverGirl & Olay Serum Primer - here and here |
Before I go ahead and pour all my (limited) knowledge about primers on you, let me just say that I'm not a make up expert by any means, In fact, I mainly shop at drug stores or pick up my mascara during the grocery run, so no fancy names in my make up box. Except that one time I tried Laura Mercier primer, so let's talk about that.
COVERGIRL & OLAY Serum Primer - this primer was the very first one I tried a few years ago. It's the only primer CoverGirl carried at the time and wasn't very expensive. I don't know why I chose this one (it was probably on sale) but I never regretted it. In fact, it's a great value for the money. My skin tends to be on the dry side and I have to put on moisturizer in the morning and at night but this smooths and corrects my skin very well. I love this option for the summer when I know my skin will get to breathe more and isn't as dry as in the winter. It smooths pores, gives the skin a little glow and feels like silk. I do like this product very much and use it all the time.
REVLON PHOTOREADY Color Correcting Primer - one time when I ran out of the above, the drugstore was out of stock and I was faced with a choice to come back later in the week, go to another store (with baby in tow) or just buy a different primer. New primer it was. After a quick look at the shelves I saw the new PhotoReady line and was intrigued. I was never a REVLON fan but this looked like something that could be worth it. Unfortunately, it wasn't. It had very limited coverage, didn't smooth my skin and went on like a thin film. I didn't like it at all and still had to go back for my trusted CoverGirl serum primer. Bummer.
LAURA MERCIER Foundation Primer (Hydrating) - I've been noticing my skin looking a little more dry during the winter months and decided to get a hydrating primer. Although, I think CoverGirl is still perfect for summer, during the harsh winter weather my skin needs more moisture. After checking out a few reviews about Laura Mercier cosmetics and hydrating primers, I decided to give it a try. Laura Mercier also has a primer with radiance which has raging reviews and the glow it gives the skin is gorgeous. I love how this primer acts as a moisturizer and leaves my skin feeling soft and fresh. It doesn't necessarily close all the pores but gives the skin a shine, while making it look and feel healthy.
- Lastly, I've tried the Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional and absolutely loved it but it's really expensive for everyday use. It corrects the imperfections, goes on smooth as silk and has a subtle tint. By far it's the best correcting primer which should be used for special occasions like weddings, or in really rough areas of the face. It is designed especially for the coverage of pores and does the job in the best way possible. If you are looking for a special occasion correcting serum and primer, this is your best bet, although it would be too much for everyday wear.
That is as all the knowledge that I have and hope this will help you in your choice of make up primers. If you have any questions you can leave them in the comments below or ask on social media (my Instagram & Facebook)/ Thank you for reading!
