Primer under mineral makeup?

[SagMaria]

Has anyone tried using a mattifying primer underneath their mineral foundation? Alima impressed me with keeping the shine away but eventually the oil does start to seep through and I want to prevent that. Has anyone had any good results using a matte primer under their makeup and if so which one?

 

[fatfat]

I had tried few until I found Smashbox photo finish primer. Both SPF or non-spf works fine. Keep in mind though a little goes a long way, otherwise you'll get greasy feeling.

 

[SagMaria]

Hmm but I've heard Smashbox primer is not good for oilier skin types. Any one use anything else?

 

[minerva]

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Originally Posted by SagMaria Hmm but I've heard Smashbox primer is not good for oilier skin types. Any one use anything else?

I use Laura Mercier's oil-free foundation primer, since I have oily skin (I tried Smashbox's photo finish primer, but then I learned that it clogged pores and returned it ASAP)

 

[entipy]

I've heard a lot of folks raving about Pure Luxe's Eraser. I'm not sure if it's a "matte" primer as much as one to decrease fine lines and pores, but people seem to love it.

 

[aeryss]

hm, no, i've never tryed a primer under my MF - i only use superfine silk powder (sometimes mixed with boron nitride) above my MF. it stays matte so much longer than without using this.

but soon i will order the pure luxe eraser ore something similar from meow cosmetic (forgotten the name :/)

 

[Lissa]

I read some excellent reviews on makeupalley about BE Prime Time


http://makeupalley.com/product/showr...mer/_Corrector

 

[mommymac]

I use MAC primer and dust on BE Mineral Veil Light before I put on my actual foundation and it seems to really keep any shine and perspiration down to almost none and I live in the costal part of Texas.

 

[claresauntie]

Have you tried Oil Control Lotion?

 

[Korms]

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Originally Posted by entipy I've heard a lot of folks raving about Pure Luxe's Eraser. I'm not sure if it's a "matte" primer as much as one to decrease fine lines and pores, but people seem to love it.

I have used a sample of this. It is comparable to the Smashbox Photofinish Primer in consistency and greasyness so I wouldn't reccomend it for a matte finish. However, if anyone is looking for a cheap alternative to the Smashbox primer this is an almost exact copy.

Anyway, back to mattifying. The only matt finish primer I have tried is by Boots No.7 (UK chemist brand). It is good on it's own but I found it far too drying to use under a powder foundation. After my experience with that I have been reluctant to try any others.

 

[entipy]

One thing I've heard folks say works really well is Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel. I know it seems weird, but... whatever works, right?

You can get a free sample here: http://www.monistat.com/soothingcare...ple_buffer.htm
I've ordered one and will be giving it a shot when it comes in.

 

[Korms]

I've heard that aswel entipy! I seem to remember someone posting a video tutorial using it as a base for mineral makeup. I can't remember who it was though

 

[entipy]

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Originally Posted by Korms I've heard that aswel entipy! I seem to remember someone posting a video tutorial using it as a base for mineral makeup. I can't remember who it was though

Wow. I would love to see that.

 

[jenii]

Alima makes a primer powder now, that has kaolin and stuff in it to absorb oil. I use that, then loose blot powder over the foundation, and that seems to work really well for me.

 

[Korms]

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Originally Posted by entipy Wow. I would love to see that.

Found it! It's by Austrian Babe.

http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=70189

 

[entipy]

Thanks for the link. It's hard to tell how much she used, but thanks for the link anyway!

 

[hawaiian_mele]

I use Smashbox's Photo Finish with my BE and it works wonderfully! It even helps keep everything in place when it's hot out!

 

[sharon7]

Hi

I was told my a LM lady that you shouldnt wear a liquid primer if you are using mineral foundation as it would stick to the foundation? Is this true.

I currently use MAC primer and I cant really afford to buy a mineral primer.

 

[Kuuipo]

It is ok to wear a liquid primer under mineral makeup!!! If you have oily skin,its not necessary to moisturizer. you don;t need a handful of primer,either. A dab while do ya,and let it dry first too. If you have oiler skin,use a oil blot sheet even bfore you apply your minerals. It won't remove the primer,just the excess moisture that can cause your makeup to go own less than ideally.

 

[glam8babe]

i have the oiliest skin EVER and i use smashbox photofinish primer and if i use quite abit it does go greasy but if i use a tiny amount m makeup stays on, oil free, sweat free all thru night clubbing and looks just as good at the end of the night lol i got this on duty free and they dont have smashbox counters near me so it will be hard for me to buy a new one once ive ran out =( BUY IT!!