Make-up primer?

Question

My t-zone is oily and my foundation doesnt stay for long it lastes for 2hours and cloges in the pores..i wanted to buy a good primer to make my foundation stay for long....i need help can anyone recommende me a good primer...

Answer 1

The answer is not in a primer, it's in the moisturiser and foundation. Try an oil absorbing moisturiser like Estee Lauder's Clear Difference oil control hydrator (love it!) and their Equalizer Smart Makeup- it absorbs oil where you need it, doesn't where you don't. They also have Double Wear powder makeup- it's oil absorbing too. There are other brands that have this- remember you get what you pay for.

Answer 2

I love MAC. It's great and it works for me. I have really oily skin which I had to blot every 2 hours. Recently, I discovered the face primer. The primer controls the oil and helps smooth out the make up. It totally changed my life! My skin is no longer oily and I only have to blot once/twice a day.

What I do now is put on my moisturiser, then the face primer called Prep+Prime Skin, then Studio Fix Select SPF15 liquid foundation, concealer and finish off with the MAC lightful powder. It totally keeps the oil at bay plus covers the millions of blemishes on my face :P

Seeing a dermatologist alone, does not work cos I'm doing that as well. Get the MAC primer, it's super cool

Answer 3

You should always uses a moisturiser because it protects the skin. Boots and Ponds make very good antishine moisturisers at affordable prices. Many foundations have an oily base to make them easier to apply and feel softer, but it is possible to find some without. Clinique, Dior and Chanel are good on combination skins. Also apply your base with a damp sponge, this allows for even coverage and helps set the makeup.

Answer 4

well me i just recently disc0vered primer.. I went t0 MAC and i t0ld them that i have oily acne pr0ne skin and the lady did my face in the st0re.. she said try it t0 and then if i want it t0o c0me back and buy.. i have very 0ily skin.. they use a prep + prime skin base, and a matte thinq.. it`Sz ina clear tube.. and i w0re it f0r the rest 0f the day.. My foundati0n stayed even when i was huggin` and layin` my head 0n my b0yfriend.. and there was n0 0il 0n my face NONE!!.. i was s0o0o0 surprised =).. i rec0mmend MAC y0u can qet it in MACYS

Answer 5

Tips for Choosing & Applying Foundation
http://geethabeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/05/applying-foundation.html

Buying guide for Foundation
http://geethabeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/05/buying-foundation.html

Answer 6

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is your best bet. It works great and all the make up artists use it :)

Answer 7

I just came across this product in the Marks & Spencers from their AUTOGRAPH make-up range..
it's called Autograph Illusions Illuminating Mattifying Gel
http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000OTGEU2/sr=1-30/qid=1181904406/ref=sr_1_30/026-6827917-2373226?ie=UTF8&node=&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=9&rh=n%3A43333030&page=4

it really made my skin feel non-oily & velvety..it has such a wonderful texture & I think it's the best one I have come across..I highly recommned it.


(you could also check out their Autograph Skin-Perfect Matt Mousse Foundation)

http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000OU69WE/sr=1-22/qid=1181904338/ref=sr_1_22/026-6827917-2373226?ie=UTF8&node=&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=9&rh=n%3A43333030&page=3

Answer 8

Smashbox makes a great one! I have it in clear, it mattes yoru faces and preps it for foundation. They also make a tinted one.

Answer 9

I get an oily tzone and use this on it, I really like it and you only need a little bit...

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1057249&classificationid=1045269

Answer 10

Dulux universal