Just as you apply base coat to your nails before adding polish, or anti-frizz serum to your hair before you begin styling, priming your face before applying foundation is essential. Primer helps to fill in fine lines and pores, and evens out your skin so that you're working on a perfect canvas.
1 Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer
Chamomile and vitamin E provide instant hydration to your skin while creating a smooth surface for your makeup. Napoleon says, "Not to prime is a crime."
2L'Oréal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
This primer's thick, cream like formula melts flawlessly into your skin and leaves it with an almost powdery soft finish.
3 Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
This cult-favorite contains antioxidants that work to even skin texture and fill in fine lines. We love the way it leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
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Comments
Nov 17, 2011
Carolyn S.
I use the L'Oréal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base and so far its been great . I have had no problems with it.
Nov 13, 2011
Anna M.
I just bought the L'oreal base because I ran out of the Benefit That Gal primer. I was wondering if the L'oreal base could be used daily despite its silicone properties. Will it clog pores?
Oct 19, 2011
Stephanie H.
I need to try 1&2 I have already tried 3 it is okay.
Sep 01, 2011
Mary R.
I really want to try the studio secrets or the smashbox but all the primers i've tried before made my face oilier :/
Aug 28, 2011
Angela V.
Aug 26, 2011
Meredith K.
i love the L'Oreal primer, but it is a bit pricey for drugstore, and the amount you get. The smashbox unfortunately broke me out really bad. I think I'll try the Napoleon Perdis one :)
Aug 25, 2011
Aunika R.
I think my favorite face primer is sheer envy face primer from HARD CANDY I really like silicone based primers.
Aug 27, 2011
Keyry H.
Aug 25, 2011
Robin A.
I've have both Napoleon Perdis's Auto Pilot and Loreals studio secrets.
I love the Auto Pilot and its basically my main primer atm, very light and has not caused me to break out (I have sensitive skin)
Studo Secrets would only be used if I had no other option.. I really want to try Photo Finish.
Aug 25, 2011
Emily G.
I do have to say Loreal Studio primer is good, but i love my Urban Decay primer :)
Aug 25, 2011
Christina V.
♥ the Photo Finish.