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Marisa K
Marisa K asked in Beauty & StyleMakeup · 1 decade ago

Which foundation primer to use?

I'm open to other suggestions, but I have been looking at Bare Ecsentual's Prime Time primer, and Smashbox's primer. By using it, I'm hoping to achieve:

1. Very little need of touching up (I currently use all Prescriptives foundations and only need to touch up my makeup once a day... I would like to reduce that to either none, or when I do touch it up, very little)

2. Less shine/oil buildup

I currently use a moisturizer - Prescriptives All You Need 24 hour for all skins. I'm going to switch to an oil control moisturizer, probably Neutrogena, as I don't think I really need to go high-end for my moisturizer too.

Update:

I am also looking at Philosophy's Never Let Them See You Shine

Update 2:

I REFUSE to buy anything from Mac that isn't eyeshadow so don't bother suggesting them - the only face stuff that hasn't clogged my pores is their volcanic ash exfoliator(which i looove :)

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  • Ohitzdebz. 2
    1 decade ago
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    i suggest the smashbox primer or mac primer..

    there the best one out there!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I use Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light. It's the best primer I have found so far and its very smooth and light on your face. If you worry about shine and oil build up I'd suggest the primer I use opposed to the 'non-light' version as is designed for sensitive oily/acne-prone skin which is what I have! I find I don't have to touch up my face as much when using this so it's been a good investment for me.

    As for moisturiser I used Nivea Visage Young Control Shine! It's oil free and has a UVA and UVB filter system to protect your skin from the sun's radiation. It's not too expensive either.

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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    smashbox is better than bare escentuals in my opinion.

    it kept the shine away and my foundation looks flawless!

    good luck!:]

  • Annie :D
    1 decade ago

    MAC prep & prime for sure.

    youll never regret buying it, its amazing. and it will make your skin look amazing.

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