L'OREAL PARIS BaseMagique

Description

Hi All,
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A short post on the primer that I was sent to try. I have been using this for a few weeks & have tested this over all my types of foundations as well as wearing it alone.

For reference my skin is combination to oily & I have fine lines as well as enlarged pores (around my nose/mouth area). I am in my mid thirties.

http://www.lorealparis.com.au/cosmetics/face/base-magique/base-magique.aspx

Benefits
I like the silky texture & how it helps cover my larger pores & not get makeup "caking" in my fine lines. It keeps my foundation from slicking off, especially around my t-zone & the high wear areas (i.e where my glasses, sunglasses & safety glasses sit). My makeup also glides over the primer but not off it. Although I put it over my moisturiser/sunscreen it does not leave it greasy feeling on my oily t-zone or appearing dry around my other areas.

Improvements
I would love to have more volume in the pot (15ml tub) & it would be great to have an SPF factor. The price point $27-$29AU may be an issue for some as opposed to other higher volume products that are cheaper that not only moisturise but they provide sunscreen as well (one priming/protection/moisturising step).

Overall
I need help covering the enlarged pores & fine lines that I find the other primers may not do as well, particularly around my oily t-zone. I am a working mum & I found that doing my moisturiser + SPF first before the primer did not hamper my time as it made up for it by making application of my corrector/concealer & foundation easier. I could also wear it alone confident my combination skin & uneven skin texture was not obvious.

Note: I was sent this product to review but I am not affiliated with the company nor have I been sponsored to do this post.

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