Foundation primers?

**ekee** · May 5th, 2008, 09:29 PM

I use Laura Mercier primer for my face and UD for my eyes.

Smashbox primer is CRAP.

**DevilDoll2025** · May 6th, 2008, 12:42 PM

When I wear make up I wear mac face primer with spf. But I have heard that you can use Monistat Chafing Relief Power-Gel. I bought a tube of it but i'm scared too put it on my face.

**Fran** · May 30th, 2008, 10:33 PM

My daughter loves smashbox primer. She gets oily during the day without it. Would love to find something that is cheaper.

**scarlett** · June 1st, 2008, 05:36 AM

i have the ruby and millie primer, its ok as i have to leave it on for ages before putting my foundation on otherwise it looks all cakey

**hip_hip_renee** · June 1st, 2008, 11:52 AM

I've been using Revlon Age Defying primer and have noticed a difference... I have oily skin/ large pores and foundation tends to emphasize that. I noticed that application makes a big difference... I learned that you have to put it on and not blend it in like moisturizer, just let it sit on top of the skin... then give it a few minutes so it doesn't flake when you add foundation...

**ekee** · September 28th, 2008, 07:28 PM

anyone here uses the YSL primer? im tempted to try but i dont want to spend $40 on something disappointing.

**crumpet** · September 30th, 2008, 03:39 PM

I use the MAC primer with spf of 50. It is pricey at $24 or $28 but it works. The sunscreen is really important to me but ut does keep that base looking fresh, fresh. I love that it isn't greasy at all.

**ariesallover** · September 30th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by crumpet

I use the MAC primer with spf of 50. It is pricey at $24 or $28 but it works. The sunscreen is really important to me but ut does keep that base looking fresh, fresh. I love that it isn't greasy at all.

SPF of 50? That just got my attention, since that has to be on my face. I've been using Eucerin that has SPF 30, and it would be nice to layer the moisturizer, SPF, and primer in one. Sounds good, especially since I need more help blending my white undereye concealer (yes, pure white) with the rest of my face. Now that I'm exhausted from giving cancer care full-time, my eyes are black/purple underneath, and I'm super Irish pale to boot, so the make-up routine has to change a bit to compensate for Teh Ugly.