Tag Archives: Primer

Smashbox Halo and Primers

I know in past years, I’ve complained (and people have joined in) about tinted sunscreen being the wrong shade or being too tinted, but how about a tinted moisturizer that has SPF in it and is available in lots of … Continue reading

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Dermablend Instant Mattifying Primer

The best primer ever. I’m using the Dermablend Instant Mattifying Primer. Something interesting about Dermablend: originally created by a dermatologist, they have makeup that can cover everything and lasts a long time. It’s no wonder they make the best primer … Continue reading

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Nars Stud and Etrusque

2 of my favourite eyeshadows along with my favorite eyeshadow primer. If you can’t get your eyeshadow to stay on, then try a primer for grip. This NYX Eyeshadow primer really grips eyeshadow once it dries down but I’m sad … Continue reading

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Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer Review

I was sleeping on this primer, but it’s definitely one of the best products I’ve used all year.  The Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer has a smooth slippery texture and has SPF 15 thanks to the addition of titanium dioxide and … Continue reading

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MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Primer Review

I’ve been using my time at home to go through all the makeup that I’ve gotten over years and years, and the one thing that I pulled out was the MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Primer. I have … Continue reading

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My Holy Grail of Primers

I first tried Urban Decay’s Primer Potion (eye shadow primer) when I was at the airport. I figured that if it could hold up for an 8 hour flight, then it would be good for everyday too. Well it didn’t … Continue reading

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How Can I Make Makeup Last Longer

This is an easy question to answer, and I think that people have heard the answer, but they’re not sure whether to believe it. How can you make your makeup last longer? Just use a primer! How can a primer … Continue reading

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Bumble and Bumble Bb. Curl Style Pre-Style/Re-Style Primer

This is my favourite Bumble and Bumble product right now and it’s because it’s perfect for my curly hair. I use this on my hair when it’s wet, and it makes it so easy to brush through and style my … Continue reading

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New Vichy Normaderm Skin Balance

Wearing makeup in the sun is a pain – there’s always sunscreen to layer with it, and on top of that it seems that skin usually gets oilier, especially in the presence of humidity and heat.  With that can come … Continue reading

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New Dior Capture Totale Dream Skin Advanced Perfect Skin Creator

Oh, how I wish that I had skin so good that all it needed was a little moisturizing, mattifying, glow, and that’s it.  Alas, I am a regular foundation user, and I just can’t quit using foundation.  But, as it … Continue reading

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