Product Reviews Rated 4.41 out of 5 stars
17 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Holy Grail Primer I have extremely oily skin and I tried primer after primer and foundation after foundation and powder after powder and nothing helped. My foundation was sliding off my face 2 hours after applying it. I was about to just give in to the oilyness when someone suggested I try this. I was sceptic. I thought this'll be just another primer that won't work but I'm soooooo glad I tried it! It keeps me matte for my entire 8 hour shift at work and then some! It's like a miracle in a bottle. My new Holy Grail primer. If you have oily skin this is a must have. I use it with Urban Decay's De-slick setting spray before my makeup and I'll never use another mattifying primer!
Most Helpful Critical Review I wanted this to work so badly Like everyone else who has tried this, I have very oily skin but just on my nose and nowhere else on my face. And like everyone else, I have tried numerous combinations of products over the past 6 months with nothing I've found that has worked for me to keep my foundation from sliding off after 2 hours. I have a desk job so I know its not coming off from sweat. I tried this product exactly how it is recommended, on freshly cleaned skin but I only put it on my nose. It goes on really nice and makes the skin a little tacky feeling which I personally like in primers. If I put my Fenty foundation right on top of it, you can see EVERY large pore I have on my nose. I have other large pores on my face and I don't see it do that in other areas that I just use the Fenty primer and foundation so it has to be from his Boscia primer. But, I noticed that it kept me oil free for an extra hour of my day and I am desperate so I tried to layer this product with others. I tried this with my Fenty primer mixed but still the pores showed. I tried this on top of Benefits Porefessional primer and it left my foundation cakey. I tried Laura Mercier powder on clean skin pushed into the pores with Boscia on top and my pores STILL show through. I tried applying with my fingers, with a brush, with a sponge, and I can't find anything to not make this product work better with my skin. I added a pic of my pores with this Boscia primer after 15 minutes of using other products to fill in my pores. I will say that I LOVE the smell of this. It smells like Aveda shampoo.
Reviewed by 17 customers Matte primer 5
Matte primer from California
I have oily and dry skin, this product legit is 10/10! Your make up look smooth all day.
Worse Primer I have tried! 3
Tiffany from Utah
Not only did this primer have a horrible chemical smell but it did absolutely nothing for my oily skin and made my makeup hard to apply. I had a hard time blending out my foundation and then within an hour my face was entirely greasy and my makeup would rub right off. I would not reccomend this at all.
Amazing 5
Sonia from Atlanta
I used to use the makeup forever mattifying primer religiously until my skin matured a little bit and it started causing me to break out. I'm glad I found this! Gives a great result that lasts and really keeps you matte all day, doesn't make me break out, really reduces fine lines and pores, and feels pretty light on the skin. Will be repurchasing.
Finally, a primer that really controls oil! 5
SarahB from Dallas, TX
I have tried every primer out there and have spent probably thousands on trying everything in an attempt to control my super oily skin and maintain my foundation all day. I used this primer with a matte foundation and the results were amazing! It actually held my makeup all day without me having to incessantly blot my face. Well worth the money.
This works! 5
Teri S. from Midland , Texas
I have used many different products over the years from high end to free to try and nothing has ever works like this. I have very oily skin and by noon my makeup would be in a puddle of oil. I took a chance and tried the charcoal cleanser and it worked so well I tried this and I am so glad I did.
I wanted this to work so badly 2
Momma of 1 from Philadelphia, PA
Like everyone else who has tried this, I have very oily skin but just on my nose and nowhere else on my face. And like everyone else, I have tried numerous combinations of products over the past 6 months with nothing I've found that has worked for me to keep my foundation from sliding off after 2 hours. I have a desk job so I know its not coming off from sweat. I tried this product exactly how it is recommended, on freshly cleaned skin but I only put it on my nose. It goes on really nice and makes the skin a little tacky feeling which I personally like in primers. If I put my Fenty foundation right on top of it, you can see EVERY large pore I have on my nose. I have other large pores on my face and I don't see it do that in other areas that I just use the Fenty primer and foundation so it has to be from his Boscia primer. But, I noticed that it kept me oil free for an extra hour of my day and I am desperate so I tried to layer this product with others. I tried this with my Fenty primer mixed but still the pores showed. I tried this on top of Benefits Porefessional primer and it left my foundation cakey. I tried Laura Mercier powder on clean skin pushed into the pores with Boscia on top and my pores STILL show through. I tried applying with my fingers, with a brush, with a sponge, and I can't find anything to not make this product work better with my skin. I added a pic of my pores with this Boscia primer after 15 minutes of using other products to fill in my pores. I will say that I LOVE the smell of this. It smells like Aveda shampoo.
HG Primer! 5
Veronica from Detroit, MI
To add on to all the other reviews, I am extremely oily and have had a bear of a time finding a primer that not only worked with my make up but also controlled oil. Boscia's Porefecting Mattifying Primer is, as the title states, my Holy Grail primer. I tried at least 8 others over the years until stumbling upon this one. And as a side note, I'm very sensitive to smells and I love the light, refreshing scent it has!
Holy grail 🤗 5
Cynthia J from California
I love this primer. I am SUPER oily. I have struggled to find a good primer. This keeps me matte all day. I would only recommend this one who is super oily all over.
buy this! 5
michaelab from kansas city mo
I have extremely oily skin and could never find a primer that would do the job or mattefy me enough. this primer is a God send seriously.
Staple in my makeup routine 5
Lindsey M. from Honolulu, Hawaii
I can really tell the difference when I use this primer vs. without. I only use it on my T-zone and it helps keep my foundation from breaking up around my nose and forehead. I don't know why Sephora stopped selling this product! I had to rush over to the Boscia website to see if I could still get it here
Holy Grail Primer 5
josh122685 from Ridgeland, MS
I have extremely oily skin and I tried primer after primer and foundation after foundation and powder after powder and nothing helped. My foundation was sliding off my face 2 hours after applying it. I was about to just give in to the oilyness when someone suggested I try this. I was sceptic. I thought this'll be just another primer that won't work but I'm soooooo glad I tried it! It keeps me matte for my entire 8 hour shift at work and then some! It's like a miracle in a bottle. My new Holy Grail primer. If you have oily skin this is a must have. I use it with Urban Decay's De-slick setting spray before my makeup and I'll never use another mattifying primer!
Best primer for oily skin 5
Clee from Athens, GA
Love this!!! Best primer for my really oily skin. I use it with my Nars and Fenty foundation and it works well with both!
Great for OILY skin! 5
Diva1917 from Memphis, TN
I am always on the hunt for anything that will help control my super oily skin. I have tried numerous primers and foundations. This primer is at the top of my list! You do have to use it sparingly, a little goes a long way. Happy to have found this primer!
Womderful 5
Rhonda M. from Jacksonville, Florida
I tried this in a trial size to see if I would like it and boy DO I!!!! I use this even whe. I'm not wearing make-up, it helps keep the oily shiny forehead and face later in the day! I love Boscia products and have used them as well as other facial regiments (Tatcha, etc), I do love some of the Tatcha products, but BOSCIA IS THE BEST FACIAL REGIMENT FOR ME AND MY NEEDS! I use the Boscia Black and have NEVER had ANY product get rid of the blackheads and reduce my pores like BOSCIA DOES!!!! Would recommend this product as well as ALL BOSCIA products to EVERYONE!!!!!
love this product 5
Krista L. from Naples, Florida
I have oily skin and this really works to control the oil and shine throughout the day.
Love it! 4
Mary K. from Louisville, Kentucky
I really love this primer. It feels great on my skin, and makes make-up application very smooth. I have very oily and sensitive skin, but I have noticed a difference with this product. It is great!
Awful ... so disappointing ... what a let down 1
Jen K. from Gibsonton, Florida
First let me just say I love boscia ... have and use about 15 products from their line on a regular basis. That being said, I got this primer for 2 main reasons - 1) it was boscia & 2) it is silicone free. Have used it for 4 days now ... SO disappointed! Face feels weird after you apply ... it leaves white chalky marks in random places no matter how well you rub in ... and it kinda seems to repel bb/cc cream not give it staying power!!! I will either go back to Amazing Cosmetics Primer (which I love - but does have silicon) or use Smashbox's new primer water once I try that if it does a good job (silicone free). I don't recommend boscia's primer ... what a let down!
