Beauty 411 : Favourite Drugstore Primer

I am a believer in, lover of and advocate for the importance of a primer. Whether I am opting in or out of wearing a full coverage foundation, I always opt for wearing a primer first. It is the product that I always recommend investing in to improve the appearance, application and wear of your foundation. Although, my favourite options are often accompanied by a high-end price tag and I have struggled to find a drugstore alternative that lives up to my expectations. I am here to share the only high-street primer that I have ever been impressed by and now reach for on a daily basis; L’Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer.

Expectations:

I expect a primer to smooth out the texture of my skin, reduce the appearance of my pores, even out my skin tone and leave a matte finish. It should improve the wear of any makeup placed on top or the appearance of my skin on a makeup free day.

Primer Profile:

Brand - L’Oreal Paris
Name - Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer
Price - £14.29
Claim - ‘Inspired by professional make-up artists, this primer masks wrinkles and uneven textures in the skin, making the complexion feel smooth and soft, with a remarkable velvety touch’

Result:

The first thing I love about this primer is the texture. It is smooth, silky and blends seamlessly into my skin to disguise imperfections and minimise pores. It leaves a velvety, matte finish that is the perfect base for a foundation and one I often prefer over my high-end options.

Only a pea-sized amount is needed at a time and I simply dab it onto the areas that need smoothing out. I rub it into my forehead, nose, chin and around my mouth to prevent my foundation from settling into laugh lines or creasing. It doesn’t leave a greasy residue and instead my skin is left feeling velvety soft. 

I apply this daily on top of my moisturiser, whether I am wearing foundation or not. It prevents my face from looking oily throughout the day and helps to blur imperfections.

This is the only drugstore primer that I have tried that actually performs. Although price-wise it is at the higher end of the drugstore, it is still only a fraction of the cost that a luxury option would set you back. I hope you enjoyed this review and I would love to hear your thoughts as well as the primers that work for you in the comments.

Devon

xoxo

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