Mattifying primer
I have mixed feelings when it comes to primers. In fairness this has been an incredibly humid hot summer and everything melts off my face even with primer and spray setter. This has the consistency of water. It goes on smoothly and is instantly absorbed into my skin. My pores do appear minimized and skin more even toned when I apply this. I do like the way it looks, however I am not sure that it really mattifies for any length of time or really prolongs or improves the adherence of make up - either liquid or powder. I want my make up to be completely invisible, I don’t want to see anything in my pores. I am not sure it does that completely, but on its own it does make the skin look better. It’s fairly expensive, so I might explore other primer samples I have before deciding on whether to repurchase.
Skinlover
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Not disappointed, not excited
I like Jane Iredale products! This is a good product also. I probably won’t order it again, though. It does an ok job, but my skin has been around for 70 years and seems to need a touch more.
LovelySkin Customer
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Love
Love this primer that helps makeup staybput
LovelySkin Customer
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Wanted to love
I really wanted to love this. I received as a sample and loved it, so I purchased a full size. Unfortunately, it caused breakouts, so I had to stop using it. The product itself is very light and feels great. It also does its job as a makeup primer.
Schiertos
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Nice primer
I like this primer, but I need to use so much at a time because my face absorbs it quickly. Feels too dry if I use as instructed. I need to use about 3x as much. I like it though, and will buy again in the summer months when my skin is not so dry.
Domi
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Glady
Very easy to apply - melts in and gives a nice matte finish to my foundation - eliminates need for finishing powder.
Glady
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Does the job
This is a pretty decent face primer and I only use it with Jane Iredale products. Not sure about the brightness benefits, but very smoothing.
Natali
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Nice Primer
I had heard this primer was 1 to try . I liked how it went on and it does make your foundation go on nicely. Doesn't settle in your pores. I don't wear makeup everyday but I will put this on before my sunscreen. Makes your face non shiney. Would purchase again.
Charlies4th
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Lives up to it's Name
This primer goes on easily and smoothly leaving a nice base for foundation.
LovelySkin Customer
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Extends makeup wear
Nice primer that helps makeup last longer. Slight blurring effect. Do not love that it's scented. When first applied, my face reddens, which concerns me a bit. One of the botanical ingredients, maybe. Will probably not repurchase.
LovelySkin Customer
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It's ok
It's a good price for the amount of product. I do like Tacha primer a bit better, but it's too expensive.
Jak
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Excellent
This is my go to for primer! Love the smooth application and matte look!
AlexandraE
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Good for dry skin
Works surprisingly well. Goes on more like a moisturizer, however holds makeup in place. It’s not sticky, waxy or dry feeling like many primers.. I haven’t tried in in the blaze of summer yet, so we’ll see how it holds up. I do have mature skin on the dryer side.
Smee56
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I like it if I remember to use it!
The primer is a nice product, but you have to remember to use it. After eye cream, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen, it is an added layer. But it is clean and matte and smells great.
Anneinfl
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Subtle and clean
This product works exactly as advertised - creates a smooth base layer for make-up. I sometimes use by itself just to get a very subtle correcting “glow” - Best part is that this product doesn’t aggravate my rosacea or cause any upset to my sensitive skin and eyes!
LovelySkin Customer
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Lovely product
It has been difficult to find a primer that doesn’t cause break-out in my mature, over 65 yrs old, skin. Even at my age my skin is oily and prone to clogged pores. Smooth Affair Brightening has proved to be a good primer for me. I tried both the Brightening primer and the Illuminating primer. Both applied smoothly and provided a great base for my makeup, but the Brightening was best for me.
CScott
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Nice but not for oily skin
Looks dewy at first but if prone to oily skin it will make you shiny, especially in humid climate. Still trying to okay with placement. Definitely not an “all over” primer as advertised. Wish I could get my money back.
LovelySkin Customer
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Improved Skin Texture
I am very happy to have given this product a try as it dramatically improves my skin texture before applying makeup. I recommend it.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good primer
Smells good and hydrating. Healthy ingredients and skin feels moist.
LovelySkin Customer
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Delivers as described
While I will continue to use, I find that I must apply a mattifying product to cut down on the shine
Lindalee
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