Finally Found My Holy Grail Primer!

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Marleen B.

May 29, 2014

Marleen B.

For me, finding a "Holy Grail" is a big deal, so I wanted to share it. First of all, a little background about me. I'm over 30 and am always looking for products for aging skin. I have combo skin. Oily t-zone (not crazy oily, but usually have to powder my nose by noon) & dry everywhere else. I have large pores on my nose & on the cheek area on either side of my nose. And kinda of orange peel skin all over (nice right?). I wanted to tell you all this because even though I love this primer, I know it still may not be for everyone. It's IT COSMETICS No. 50 Serum Collagen Veil Anti-aging Primer. It touts more than 50 hydrating anti-aging peptides, essential lipo-rich oils, vitamins, extracts and botanicals. No spf. It smoothes out the texture of my skin, minimizes my large pores for a much longer time (better than Benefits Porefessional), keeps my makeup looking fresher all day. I wouldnt say this primer is really all that "visually" hydrating BUT it isn't drying out my skin and it is keeping my skin from "looking" dry. My skin still feels dry but looks way better. I am especially impressed that my skin looks good even after 10 hours of work. It is expensive, over $40 for 1oz. but a Holy Grail is always worth it. Can't wait for QVC to supersize this because I'm planning on stocking up.

Anery P.

May 29, 2014

Anery P.

Great marleen..glad you found your Holy grail..:):):)

Kelly V.

May 29, 2014

Kelly V.

I've been dyeing this Guy for a while now. I have absolutely been LOVING the CC cream (almost more then my hg MUFE face and body). I think I may need to finally give in and buy this. thanks for the review!

Kelly H.

May 29, 2014

Kelly H.

I feel you Marleen, my HG primer is by Guerlain and I don't know if I can live without it now. thanks for the thorough review.

Cydney E.

May 29, 2014

Cydney E.

I'd like to take a minute to say there is no way you are over 30. whatever you are doing is so working and I wish I had an iPhone so I could drop an applause emoji.

also thanks for the thorough review. I've never heard of this product. is qvc the only retailer at this point?

Megan F.

May 29, 2014

Megan F.

They sell it at Ulta! I've struggled with hereditary dark purple/blue undereyes for my whole life & I'm 36 and finally found their Bye Bye Undereye concealer to be the best! Can't wait to try this primer.
I know the specialize in skin issues, etc.

Marleen B.

May 29, 2014

Marleen B.

@ Cydney E. Thank you, but I am WAY over 30. I give credit to good genes, no smoking, no sun worshipping & retin-a. And Kelly V. I also use the IT cc, I wear it over the primer. Perfect together, no balling up or heaviness.

Roz X.

May 29, 2014

Roz X.

I agree! Marleen, you look amazing. Thank you so much for this in-depth review. When my no buy is over, I'm going to give it a whirl. :)

Marleen B.

May 29, 2014

Marleen B.

@Rozberry...This primer has made such a dramatic difference and I've tried: Revlon, Smashbox (several formulas) Hourglass Maybelline, Elf, Lorac, Korres, and many more. It's definitely worth a try.

Rabiya A.

May 29, 2014

Rabiya A.

Hey Marleen thanks for the detailed review I'm going to check this out as my primer is finishing soon.. X.

Mizz Mea M.

May 29, 2014

Mizz Mea M.

thats great

Tina K.

May 29, 2014

Tina K.

Thanks for sharing this, Marleen. With both you and Traci recommending this, I'm going to have to try this. I love the CC cream.

Marleen B.

May 29, 2014

Marleen B.

@Tina K. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Tina K.

May 30, 2014

Tina K.

It'll be a little while before I can indulge. I'm on a no buy until I move.

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