Product Reviews Rated 3.55 out of 5 stars
67 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Legit the Gold Standard of primers This product is AMAZING. I used a fairly expensive primer for a while a few years back and never felt it did anything, so I was totally off the primer bandwagon. I randomly decided to give it a go again, bought this from Ulta, and WOW. WOWOWOW. It helped my dry zones not be dry, and my oily zones not be oily, it made my foundation application smooth af and my powder stayed on like it has NEVER stayed on before. I repeat, wow. My plan was to cycle through a few other brands after this one ran out but I don't think I'll ever buy anything else, honestly..... I normally benefit from a powder reapplication every 4-5 hours with a full face, but this lasted literally 12 hours without my face becoming oily at all.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not worth the money I am age 43,white, clear skin, no wrinkles, no spots, combination skin, more oily in T-zone, dry under eyes and chin, but having used the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion foundation, I immediately thought the primer would go well. I noticed my foundation getting a little patchy as the day went on. So with excitement I bought the primer, took it home and tested it the night before to ensure I didnt break out by morning. I have very sensitive skin. Primer felt great by itself. Next morning, got up, exfoliated my face (I only use dove soap) put primer on, waited to let it dry then went to apply foundation. Immediately its as if the foundation got stuck in place, would not blend, primer made it look thick, orange, chunky and patchy on my face. I then tried to wash off all the makeup and it was even difficult to remove it with primer. I returned the product the next day. If you are wearing primer and nothing else, I can say it goes on like powder on your skin, although for me I would not recommend it with foundation.
Reviewed by 67 customers Use AFTER Applying Makeup - Not Before 5
VNobes from Florida
I initially used this how the instructions stated (as a primer, before applying makeup) and HATED IT. No really. To preface, I have EXTREMELY OILY skin, live in Florida, and nothing has helped to reduce the oil breakthrough or prolong the breakthrough. I figured I would try each way I could think of to make this work - and found the perfect method. I use this in REVERSE order and apply in a patting motion with my fingers - similar to how you apply eye cream or cream blush or cream highlight. I apply to my T-zone and chin, or anywhere that I struggle with getting greasy. OH.MY.GOSH!!! GAME CHANGER!!!! Although I still get a bit shiny throughout the day, using this method has prolonged the oils breaking through by several hours....HOURS. Absolutely amazing. But only if you use VERY SPARINGLY and in a patting motion. DO NOT use a swiping motion. So glad I found a successful way to use it.
Don't buy!!!! 1
Cin from Houston
Awful!!!!!!!! It's gets clumpy on your skin. I was so disappointed. I threw away the package so I couldn't return it so I'm stuck with it. I can't believe it's so bad
Not for me. 1
Sol from LA
I love Laura Mercier products but this one is horrible. It dried out my skin, and my normally smooth face looked patchy by the middle of the day! In fact, it took me longer to blend my foundation because of how fast this product dries on your skin. It's a no for me. Don't like it.
Love 4
Linds from Texas
I love this primer for no make up days. I am very oily and this keeps my oil at bay, especially on my forehead where my bangs touch all day. I took a star off because this really does not sit well under makeup. I work in the medical field and have to wear a mask all day. I haven't been wearing face makeup and I have gotten my money's worth with this.
Buy something else! 2
Jen from Wausau
Bought this because my favorite primer has been discontinued and I'm shopping around. Doesn't do well with liquid foundation- it dries out my face and my foundation doesn't look natural.
I did try it with powder foundation and it was okay, but if I'm going to buy something, I want to be able to use it with anything.
Horrible 3
Alyssa from Sparks, NV
I'm glad I got a sample of this and didn't spend a single penny on it. It is AWFUL. Completely dried out my skin, causing flakes, and made my normally smooth foundation clumpy and hard to blend. I don't know how this is even on the market.
Nope.. this ain't it. 1
Mary from SoCal
It clumped up and broke apart my foundation. It also managed to oxidize my holy grail foundation into an orange cakey mess. My skin has never looked so bad. Cake face in the very worst way.
Not for normal skin 2
Brewersgirl86 from Waukesha, WI
Wasn't a fan of this primer since it doesn't work well with my skin. It made my skin too dry and a few hours after I applied it, it made me look way older than 34. I'm going to stick with something comparable to Hourglass' Mineral Veil (it's super expensive and I'm determined to find a dupe).
A new staple in my makeup routine! 5
Lena from Fairview Heights Illinois
I absolutely loved this product. I've been searching for a good makeup primer and this is it! My skin looked smooth and my foundation stayed put.
Not great with foundation. 2
anonymous from Chicago, Illinois
Can't put Liquid foundation over top. Clumps together and looks so bad. Better if wearing alone or with very lightWeight powder.
Not long lasting 3
Sarah from Ohio
Thankful i tried a sample of this first because I will not be buying the full size tube. This primer goes on great and looks very smooth for a few hours... Then later my face started to look shiny and separate/crack from my liquid foundation. I tested this multiple times before concluding it was the primer not holding up. Definitely not for a full work day or all day event. I would recommend it if you're only wearing makeup for something less than 3 hours.
Not worth the money 2
Michelle A. from Peoria, Arizona
I am age 43,white, clear skin, no wrinkles, no spots, combination skin, more oily in T-zone, dry under eyes and chin, but having used the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion foundation, I immediately thought the primer would go well. I noticed my foundation getting a little patchy as the day went on. So with excitement I bought the primer, took it home and tested it the night before to ensure I didnt break out by morning. I have very sensitive skin. Primer felt great by itself. Next morning, got up, exfoliated my face (I only use dove soap) put primer on, waited to let it dry then went to apply foundation. Immediately its as if the foundation got stuck in place, would not blend, primer made it look thick, orange, chunky and patchy on my face. I then tried to wash off all the makeup and it was even difficult to remove it with primer. I returned the product the next day. If you are wearing primer and nothing else, I can say it goes on like powder on your skin, although for me I would not recommend it with foundation.
Daily Essential! 5
Sandra from AL
Again, Ulta and the free gifts! I got to try this before purchasing. I couldn't order the full size fast enough. Glides onto your skin. I am 53 so I am beginning to show fine lines around my eye area. I had never used a primer before for my foundation. This primer transforms my skin into a perfectly smooth canvas for my foundation. It also helps hide some of the redness in my skin....added BONUS! lol!
Good for powder foundation only 5
Nora M. from NH
Great for powder foundation. Not great for liquid foundation.
Good one 4
anonymous from undisclosed
I like the product however I did not receive the 2 free Samples as promised In the website
Not for me! 1
anonymous from undisclosed
The primer crumbles off my face when I put my tinted moisturizer on top of it. Very disappointed.
Not the best 1
anonymous from undisclosed
I did not like this primer. My foundation wouldn't go on smooth and looked very splotchy. I use Laura Mercier foundation so I don't think it should do this. I've used other if her primers without this problem.
Horrible product 1
anonymous from Katonah NY
Worst primer I have ever bought stuck with it and will never use it again.
Nice little, long lasting makeup primer! 4
One Cent from Texas
I really like how smooth my makeup goes on after applying this primer!
New Go TO!! 5
Ems from PA
I got a sample size of this and i've been using it every day now. I first used it one day and noticed my makeup looking so much smoother and more flawlesss. And then i didn't use it the next day and immediately noticed the difference. It makes my makeup look so much more airbrushed and perfected. This is my new go to perfecting primer. I'm in love!!!! also i'm acne prone and hasn't made me break out
Just horrible! 1
Mariambz from Texas
I've used it omg it doesn't last my foundation and concealer at all! It made my face look straight up cakey. Smeared my whole face makeup into my face mask ! It made my pores look horrible my face looked so oily! Literally left horrible blotchy and creases all over my cheeks and mouth area! It moved my foundation and concealer! Never had this problem with my smash box oil and control primer !
Oily skin 5
Hillary from New Jersey
My new favorite primer!!! Great for oily skin👍🏽 a little goes a long way.
Great Product! 5
Alexandra from Sc
This primer does a great job of reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines. My makeup goes on smoothly and stays put all day.
Did not work for me 3
L from Chattanooga
I wanted to like this primer and it does work pretty good on it's own. But when I put on concealer it peeled off when I tried to blend and my face was less than blurred or flawless by the end of the day.
Love it!! 5
MiMi from Michigan
I absolutely love this primer! It is amazing! I am very oily and this keeps my face oil free and smooth. I have read some of the other reviews and I feel like if you are not oily this might not be the best for you or use a really good moisturizer. I did get white patches on my fingers from applying but they did not show up on my face at all. Even after wearing a mask all day my makeup still looks amazing! Has become my HG primer!