L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Primer

**AliceInWonderland** · January 27th, 2011, 11:37 AM

So I got this b/c I had my makeup done the other day and I was explaining my black-head and pore issue to the lady and she told me to try a primer! A primer?! wtf is that? how come no one ever told me about this?!

Is it a complete waste or does this shit work?

Before I was just using clearasol under my foundation or lotion and hoping I could go another day w/o my pores getting clogged....

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base Primer, 0.

as much as I know about certain shit, I'm really clueless when it comes to basic knowledge of womanhood

**witchcurlgirl** · January 27th, 2011, 11:42 AM

I've never tried that one, but I use Clinique Pore Minimzer T Zone control as a primer and I really like it. I'm oily with large pores, and it helps my makeup stay on.

Dermabrasion is good for blackheads. Have you tried that?

**AliceInWonderland** · January 27th, 2011, 11:45 AM

^ no i haven't actually surprisingly! I feel like its a never ending fucking battle. my mom says that I just need to invest in monthly facials, expensive imo, but something I gotta start doing. I'm not a kid anymore (hello I'm 28) its time I woman-up if I want to keep my face decent. which i would like to do! plus I've had life-long skin issues since I was 8 years old, my mom too, so she's probably right about this, damnit.

**SVZ** · January 27th, 2011, 11:49 AM

use lanacane anti-chafing gel. it's the exact same thing, but 7 bucks.

**witchcurlgirl** · January 27th, 2011, 11:55 AM

It's good to have oily skin, it stays young looking. The downside is the big pores and blackheads. I've tried everything too, I know how you feel. Have you tried retin a? I use it, and it makes a difference in my pores and bhd's. But even with that I still have to extract those little bastards sometimes. I have a 7x magnifying mirror and every so often I get it out and start squeezing. I also wash and tone with strong glycolic products. And my oil still comes.

I'm going to do dermabrasion, I've been reading up on it and I think it would be good for my kind of skin. It runs about the same as a facial in price, here it's about $100 for a treatment.

**AliceInWonderland** · January 27th, 2011, 11:59 AM

yeah its about time I get one of those^ dermabrasions been around for a while now and I've never done it, stupid i know, and thanks for the suggestions SVZ and Witchcurlgirl on those products, sounds hopeful!

**bellini** · January 27th, 2011, 12:20 PM

I use Monistat Anti-chafing gel as a primer. Don't laugh. It rocks. I started a thread about it. Just be careful not to put it on your forehead if you plan on sweating. I did, got some in my eyes and almost blinded myself. It's great as a primer. Your skin is becomes so smooth. It helps with large pores too. Just be sure to let it completely dry before you put make-up on it.

As for large pores, I am cursed with them. I've done a lot of research. One treatment, Laser Genesis, seems to really make a difference. It also helps with redness and wrinkles. As soon as I can afford it, I'm going to try it. Here's an article where the reviewer said her pores shrunk by 75%!

Review: Laser Genesis Shrinks Pores, Evens Skin Tone, and Fills in Scars - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

**AliceInWonderland** · January 27th, 2011, 12:34 PM

thanks, and me too! ^

**Chalet** · January 27th, 2011, 11:16 PM

It's fascinating how Prep H and a Monistat product are good for the face in addition to their originally intended areas!

Alice - I bought Smashbox gel primer after getting a tester sample at Sephora. If I want to have a done up face like a sheet of glass, I use moisturizer, primer and Giorgio Armani foundation. At first I thought primers were a marketing thing, but it really works for me. I tested Makeup Forever's too, Sephora's brand and Laura Geller's "Spackle" and Smashbox was my fave. They have a small tube for $16 that looks like it will last forever.

I practically collect concealers and the primer prevents the under eye concealer from settling under my eyes, so I can now use any concealer I like.

**Lobelia** · January 27th, 2011, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by SVZ

use lanacane anti-chafing gel. it's the exact same thing, but 7 bucks.

I googled, and you can get a free sample!

Lanacane®

**McJag** · January 28th, 2011, 12:44 AM

Alice, listen to your mother. Start getting regular facials. Take care of your skin now or it will take care of you later!
Use a primer & the eyelid primer.too. That way your make up stays of ages longer. Also, if you are oily, blot with those blotting tisues. I like Clinque for that.
Money spent on skin care is money well spent.

**AliceInWonderland** · February 8th, 2011, 12:47 PM

so I'm loving this primer from L'Oreal! a couple of people have commented on my face, like 1 or 2 people but still, I can see the difference, especially under my eyes