20 Best Products To Prep Skin For Makeup (Feb 2023 Update)

Favorite all purpose setting spray ever. Youre makeup is going no where once you apply this. I find it's a great product for all skin types. There's a lot of different ways to use this product. First, the most obvious.. Setting Spray ( after you're whole face of makeup is completed you shake well and then apply a decent coat and make sure you get every inch of your face and neck. Then let fully dry and continue!) Second… Apply a good coat as instructed above to a fresh clean face and skincare/sunscreen completed, then apply your makeup as usual. You can then leave it at that or I always choose to use it as a setting spray. So yes, using it twice for 1 face in one application! Third… spraying your makeup brushes before you pick up some product and then patting it on the eyelid. This makes the colors in the product stay more vibrant and makes the product transfer a lot easier from brush to eyelid and It also ensures that the eyeshadow is going no where until you choose to remove it. This is one of the only things I faithfully repurchase because I absolutely friggin love it. My makeup was still on nearly perfectly from the night before, where a bunch of us girl got all ready and got white girl wasted at the bar where there was A LOT of people packed into a fairly small area for the amount of people. Who are all intoxicated, all are dancing (well the ones who haven't passed out at a table yet), there's always another sweaty body In contact with your sweaty body and people stumbling everywhere. The next day I had slight racoon eyes and my Highlight was almost gone and my foundation looked very very slightly patchy, I wipe under my eyes and did circular motions around my face with a tiny bit of lotion and it evened everything out and I was actually presentable then.. after that night I swore there would never be any other product I'll use i dont think. Needless to say, I highly recommend this product 🥰gerryca.k

Prep + Prime Fix+ is a moisturizing face spray and primer, which refreshes the skin and fixes the make-up. It has long been a favorite among professional make-up artists, and Fix+ is today a bestseller that has won a number of awards. Fix+ face spray and primer from MAC Cosmetics is packed with vitamins and minerals as well as cucumber, green tea and chamomile, which keep the skin fresh all day and have a number of different uses. It can be used to moisturize the skin before applying makeup in the morning, or you can use it during the day over makeup, to moisturize the skin and refresh the makeup for a great result. Fix+ face spray and primer can also be used to make eyeshadow more intense, or enhance your makeup by making blush, foundation and powder easier to blend. Fix+ face spray and primer from MAC Cosmetics is dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested and is therefore suitable for all skin types. Soothes and refreshes the skin. Moisturizing. Sets and makes the makeup more durable. Dermatologically tested. Tested by ophthalmologists. Not acne-causing. Sustainably packed in FSC™ certified cardboard.emilie.l

I love this stuff, it does exactly what I need it to do. I know this is used for a variety of reasons by different people, but I tend to use it most in lieu of a traditional primer. Especially during the warmer months, I hate feeling like I have to put a lot of different things on my face. This spray is perfect for me because it’s so light and refreshing, but it does a surprisingly excellent job keeping everything in place. It can be used as a setting spray too, but honestly when I’ve used it as a primer, there’s really just no need. This spray also works really well if you need to wet certain eye brushes or products. I’ve found that with certain shimmer and glitter shadows that traditionally create a lot of patchiness or fallout are drastically improved with this. I’ll spray my eye brush a couple times to get the product wet, and my shadows instantly glide on like butter with much more consistent payoff. Such a great array of uses, well worth the price!natalie.c

I've tried so many other primers and they unfortunately didn't agree with my skin or made my foundations look horrible. Until I found this one. This primer has become my holy grail! And I don't have many holy grail products. I have combo acne-prone skin. This primer controls my oils and hydrates my dry areas. It also has never broke me out. I've tried this with multiple foundations and concealers and it worked for all of them! My foundation doesn't break down throughout the day. I don't think it really gives me that natural "glow" but I can look past that. Don't be afraid to try this. Everyone's skin is different!chloe

It’s good…but I’m only giving 4 stars because I’m still hung out about the loss of hyper real (I know, it’s been over a decade, but it was that good). This primer feels good, works on my combo/dry skin, and keeps my foundation in place. But any time I see “radiance”, especially with MAC, I hope for something akin to hyper real. This doesn’t get there (in either the gold or pink) but I haven’t found anything (even strobe cream) that comes close. With that said, it is a good primer. It feels nice, dries down well, well priced for the amount you get (seriously, one pump is enough and I’ve gotten 6 months out of one bottle) and has some nice skincare and moisturizing ingredients that feel nice, but not heavy.elissa.b

So, I am so confused/frustrated by the low ratings on this product. And several of the others that have overall glowing reviews. I love MAC products across the board, but I have definitely come across a few that don't work for me. This is a great product. Great ingredients and does what is says it does. Some reviews state it just didn't work for them…the other low reviews…maybe, it just wasn't for you; your skin?? When something doesn't work for YOU, doesn't mean it's a bad product or not made well. No need to ruin a possible great experience for someone else.Camilleon

Please NEVER stop making this. It is perfect for my dry flakey skin and I have yet to find a primer as moisturizing as this one. Highly recommend for anyone with dry skin. Oily skin folks most likely won't enjoy this.Kait

I can’t believe how long this product has lasted!! I thought it was getting suckered into it after the woman at the beauty counter used it on my face and I, of course, fell in love. I walked away wondering how I let her talk me into a product that I was sure would be gone in a month’s time. But over 6 months later I still have some left! It’s hydrating and adds an amazing glow. It had a slight tackiness which is what I think makes it so effective as a primer (compared to some primers that feel slippery and don’t seem to hold liquid products). I tried to repurchase recently but it wasn’t being sold on Sephora, but I miss this product and would go back for another bottle!julia.p

Lancôme's Prep & Hydrate Primer is part of my daily beauty routine. I've been using Lancôme for 30-plus years because Lancome has great products. Although I moisturized in my 20's, I focused more on lipstick and eye makeup; primers, foundation and moisturizers followed. (Lancôme's 'gift with purchase' helps to try these products!) I apply makeup differently now and although I wear liner, mascara and lipstick, Lancôme's primers and moisturizers make my skin look fresh. The Prep & Hydrate Primer not only freshens my skin but adds a glow that is subtle and pretty. I also take this to work and apply mid-day to give me a boost. Any age will benefit from this product but I highly recommend to the mature woman.KateAnne

This product has become an essential in my make up routine. It's honestly the best primer I have ever used and really does what it says it does. I start to get an oily forehead as the day wears on but with this primer applied in the morning after my moisturizer my skin stays looking matte and my make up looks fresh all day. It absorbs into skin quickly, is non greasy or oily and feels like silk on my skin. The pores around my nose look smaller and less noticeable and my complexion overall looks more flawless. My skin is left feeling refreshed, soft and hydrated after applying this primer. I love that this primer is hydrating too as my skin is normally quite dry. I combined this primer with the Fix It Forget It setting spray and noticed a massive difference in how long my make up lasted, it stayed in place all day keeping any shine at bay and my make up looking great. It's the perfect smooth, mattifying base for foundation and I would highly recommend it especially for those with oily skin. It's fantastic!Steph27x

This is a great primer which is designed to mattify your complexion and reduce pore size. Whilst I found this was the case I was impressed that the primer itself felt very moisturising on application and didn't feel tight afterwards. My skin in normal to dry and on the mature side. It would be interesting to see how this works for more oilier skins but the initial moisturising effect didn't feel greasy afterwards so I think the Lancome labs have delivered something that works well for all skin types, as it is promoted. I was also impressed that even though this gave a mattifying effect that it also lent a radiance too. I expected a dull look and as I prefer a more glowing complexion which I feel at my age works better, the mattifying effect wasn't at the cost of radiance. For me I think I would use this more for evening wear as I prefer a glowing look but for the evening it would give a more polished look. It also helped my makeup to stay on longer, with the additional help of the new Lancome Fix it & Forget it setting spray.Karen76

I have combination skin which means it can end up very oily with make-up oxidising and either melting or sitting on my skin in patches. This primer does keep that at bay and I found my make up does stay in place all day. I don't like the feel of make up/too many products on my skin. This wasn't too bad for the majority of the day, I don't feel like I was wearing thick layers of products. Like any product I am aware towards the end of the day that I want to wash that make up feel off but in general I found it works well with my skin and it's nice my make-up lasted for a change and not too heavy a feeling of wearing it. I will buy againGeorgina

I bought this years ago and used it once and totally forgot I even had it until I moved. I’ve been recently contemplating primers as I have larger pores around my nose and over this particular summer, my skin decided to become oily so my foundation wasn’t lasting at all. This is truly AMAZING. Completely blurred my pores and my skin looked dewy without being oily. My makeup stayed on beautifully for 8 hours, even serum foundations. This is really great if you are going through a peeling phase as it smooths out uneven texture. It’s also very thin, and I love that! You can’t feel it at all. I will definitely be buying this again. I skipped the moisturizer and just put my antioxidant serum underneath. In winter I expect to be able to wear this with a moisturizer under. I view this as a primer and not really moisturizer.catherine.d

I used this primer back in late 2021, and I haven't gotten around to getting a refill! This primer was referred to me by an Ulta beauty specialist for my skin type, and I love the effects it had on my skin! It's really good at making your makeup matte- the sparkles you see in the primer actually REFLECT light from your face so that it doesn't look oily! For some it can be annoying to find on your hands, but it's a small price for a pretty makeup base.Aliceee

I love this product! I have repurchased it time and time again. I have fairly dry skin and I find this helps me achieve a dewy look. I apply it with my beauty blender and spray MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ over the top as a base for my foundation. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because it’s a little more expensive than I would like for a primer.KP90

I tried a sample of this today since I made some purchases at MAC and let me tell you, this product is AMAZING. I’ve tried so many primers that simply separated all my foundation and made me look greasy and gross but this primer, it made my foundation stay on ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT. Let me tell you about my job, I work in a laboratory and it’s very hot and I get sweaty really fast.. that also means my makeup starts to get greasy and I can actually feel it melting off my face. On top of that, my face is just oily in general so imagine that but 10x worse since my face is oily. My nose is always the first to go, by the end of the night, my nose and my whole T zone is makeupless and red. I can feel breakouts forming underneath my skin. But after today, after 14 hours of wearing makeup, and within that time, a 1 hour car ride in direct sunlight of 80 degree weather, and then 8 hours of being in the hot lab, also a bonus of sticking my head in very hot incubators to put stuff inside.. my makeup is still INTACT and my skin did not break out, at all. Not one pimple has formed today, when before I could not go a day without at least one new pimple forming. There is not one spot on my face where my makeup is still evenly applied like it was this morning. Sure, my face is shiny now and a little oily because that’s my skin type and I have to accept that, but it’s nothing that a little blotting powder won’t help. This product is amazing and I am going to buy the full tube ASAP. (the before and after pictures are different because the before was taken in the morning in natural light and the after was taken in artificial light after midnight)angie.o

I used to use this all over my face. This was once my holy grail. At one time when I had very oily skin, it worked to keep my face matte and my makeup stay put, but lately it’s been very drying, especially under my eyes. It didn’t use to be like that, but I’m sure my skin has changed as I’ve gotten older. Now I use this primer just for my nose area, which remains oily compared to the rest of my face which is now more combination skin.victoria.f

BEST PRODUCT EVER! Makes your face look and feel oil free and truly does. Can go all day at work without having to retouch my makeup because of this product. I put it on before my powder, after I wash my face. Been using for a few months now and reordering another one. Doesn't breakout skin either and I have sensitive prone skin! Love Mac and their makeupTay

For reference, I wear makeup on an everyday basis and I like a primer that serves a purpose; it needs to be smoothing/pore-filling, illuminating, make my makeup last longer, etc. Something. I have different primers to serve these various purposes and there's definitely some crossover in function. The Pur 4-in-1 Correcting Primer sounded like a winner but this is one of the most pointless "primers" that I've tried because it doesn't do ANYTHING to enhance my makeup experience. It doesn't smooth, isn't illuminating, definitely doesn't make my makeup last any longer, and it really isn't very hydrating. It feels like a light serum but after trying it a few times I realized that it has no reason to be in my routine. With so many great primers out there this is an easy pass.Cookie G.

I got a sample of this in my recent Ulta order (as part of the free gift) and tried it yesterday – holy cow! Lots to say. First off I have very sensitive skin that breaks out whenever I try something new and this did not irritate my skin whatsoever. Secondly the coconut scent is amazing but not too overpowering. Thirdly it's SO smooth and my makeup applied flawlessly and lasted all day! I've only ever used gripping primers before so I wasn't sure how this would work but everything stayed in place for about 12 hours – and I work in a warehouse where I run around (literally) a lot, and yesterday I was on the move all day putting up boxes and sweating – but my makeup didn't budge! VERY impressed!katiew4383

I received this product for free from Topbox and Pur in exchange for my honest opinion. My first impression upon opening the box was WOW – just look at that packaging! It truly was going to be the most beautiful thing on my makeup shelf! When I first applied it to my skin, I was instantly shocked at how much it felt like a moisturiser, rather than a primer! The formula is creamy and applies just as a moisturiser does. You even need to leave it for a while for the skin to absorb the product, and even then you are left with a dewy complexion! This was instantly very different to my usual primers that create a blurring effect with a matte finish! I was also shocked that the packaging instructs you to apply this formula over a moisturiser, as it seems this is more what the product was! (However, it also states on the website that it can be applied before bed!) It really is combining skincare and makeup! As this is advertised as a primer, I wanted to try it with makeup on top to see the finished look and unfortunately I was very disappointed! I have a trustworthy foundation that I always use, but it was not friends with this primer! The foundation would not blend properly around my chin and nose and I was left with streaks and patchy marks! I'm not really sure I understand how this product is working as a primer! With all this said, I am a huge fan of the ingredients and the positive effects these have on the skin. I will therefore continue to use this product but only as a treatment at night rather than before applying makeup. #freeproduct #trywithtopboxSara

Delivery of this cosmetic item was fairly prompt. This is a make up product that I use on a daily basis and it provides a smooth base for foundation and powder.Michelle G.

I'm all for trying different primers. I'm at the time of my life where I'm getting wrinkles and I want to try to hide them as much as I can. I'm trying different primers and this one was really nice. It was light but it filled in the creases where it needed fill them in at. I don't have to put a lot on. a That was the greatest part about it. Was very light and it felt like maybe like a light moisturizer on your face. It filled in the holes they fill in the those pores and fine lines so perfectly.Candi

I thought it didn’t do much until I did half and half today. See photo above! It’s been the reason why my foundation stays put and lasts me through weathers! I’ve been using it for awhile now. Super affordable! Very light, Silicon without the sticky icky feeling, Colorless, unscented. Dries matte, soft to the touch and fills pores. Does not clog! Works in winter and summer, irregardless of body heat/sweat and oil. L.A. Girl Luminous Glow Illuminating PowderL.A. Girl Pro Prep Primerjoannahannahmarie.g

Upon first use of this product, I loved it. It had a completely invisible FEEL. Which I found extremely *odd* It went on so smoothly. I am not user of any type of primer. I thought I would give it a shot. And then… the end of the day. My face was blotchy and spotted. It was horrific. The only time I would consider purchasing this product again… would be for spook day. Unless you want to celebrate it every day.heather.h

I use this set ALL THE TIME!!! Literally my favorite set and on my "cant-live-without" list. The dual-sided orange applicator stick has many uses. It is made of a sturdy yet somewhat flexible plastic. I use mine to scoop my skincare products out of their jars, so I'm not sticking my fingers all up in there, contaminating the jar of expensive product! When finished, I simply wipe with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol to disinfect. This would be great at getting the last of your foundation, or even gently pushing cuticles back in a pinch. Probably my most favorite piece in the kit! I use the flat foundation brush to apply my clay masks! Works perfectly and when I'm done, I rinse with warm water and soap, and hang upside down to dry. Would also be a great foundation brush to apply foundation to the face, then, blend out with the AMAZING beauty sponge included here! This sponge is SO good. I've never tried a Beauty Blender so I'm not sure how it compares, but I've heard it definitely is up there with the Beauty Blender in performance. And when you're done using the sponge, place it in the little holder that comes in this kit, so it's not rolling all over your vanity! Last, but certainly not least, the metal ball applicator. The ball is very high quality. This applicator just feels like a quality item and has a good weight to it. The metal ball does not roll, but stays stationary. I use mine to depuff my under-eye area after applying my eye cream! The cool metal of the ball feels so amazing! Want extra cooling/depuffing action? Stick it in a baggie in the freezer or fridge! Would also be great to hold over an inflamed pimple to reduce swelling, or reduce large pores. Again, just pop in the freezer and use! This set is worth every single penny. I would buy it over and over again. I pray Real Techniques continues to make this amazing set. I would absolutely recommend it! Go! Buy this!! Now! Run!!!crystal.r

I bought this for the eye reviver, but I do enjoy the other tools. Eye reviver – extremely cooling and feels so nice to use in the morning and evening with eye cream. Makes doing that skin care step so enjoyable and now I really take the time to massage the area whereas before I just slather the cream on. Dry brush – very interesting tool. Definitely nice to stimulate blood flow around the face… need to keep using to see if this is beneficial for me. But so far, it's fun to use and a nice tool to wake up the face. Moisturizer brush – I could do without this one… it's like a flat foundation brush. It's not necessary but it does feel luxurious to use… like I feel special. Definitely faster to use your fingers, but using the brush actually saves more product because then your hands don't absorb the moisturizer. I think for mask application it will be amazing and precise. Or if you want to apply moisturizer on another person's face, it will feel more professional. Lip brush – love this exfoliating brush. Right up my alley. Just add a balm and scrub away dead skin cells. Exactly what I was looking for in a lip scrub. Regular lip scrubs in a pot or stuck fork never worked for me. I always used a tooth brush or a towel to scrub my lips. Now I finally have a brush I can use! Love it.Active3

I primarily bought this brush set for metal ball eye cream applicator but I wound up loving all of the brushes in the set too. These were brushes that I never thought that I needed and wouldn’t use…but I was wrong. The lip scrub brush is amazing at getting the job done without getting the “goopy fingerâ€� from greasy scrubs. The dry brush is the perfect texture for light exfoliation, and doesn’t redden or irritate sensitive skin. The eye cream applicator feels amazing on tired, puffy eyes. I use the mask brush for primer application and I love how evenly it spreads the product. All of the brushes and the eye tool hold up to cleaning exceptionally well. I also love the ergonomic shape and rubberized grip of the handles as well.yorleny.a

Nice, simple product. I like that it has aloe and green tea! It is very gentle, it is oil-free, even though it doesn't seem this way. I didn't realize, that it has to be rinsed, not like some other liquid removers I used in the past – rinsing takes care of that slippery feeling on the face. I wear "daynight" contact lenses, and I wasn't sure if this product will cause me any problems, but it didn't. The small bottle seems to last a long time. Now I am almost done with the bottle and I am really not sure if I like second step rinsing. With so many evening routine steps and rinsing I would probably chose Michelle’s water over this:)hanna.l

So, yeah – this thing is great. It doesn't sting my eyes, it isn't rough on the skin like makeup wipes or anything like that, I only need two cotton pads partly soaked with this to take off a face-full of makeup. I'm a combo skin person who "cycles" through the skin types depending on the time of year and time of stress. And my skin is pretty sensitive to a lot of stuff ever since trying to get treated for acne with something that literally scalded my skin, so this is *chef's kiss.* AND ABOUT THE GREASY THING – maybe if all y'all who claim it's greasy waited at least 5 minutes, you would see that it only feels greasy when you first apply it to get everything off, but after a little while, it dries to the touch and leaves your skin feeling very clean and supple. I discovered that after accidentally* leaving it on my face due to getting distracted. Also – if it matters to anyone, I'm also in my early 20's and I try to give products a seriously fair chance before making any conclusions. I just finished my first bottle to the very last drop.Angie

My favourite face wash . I use Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk every morning , and I find it super gentle on my face . It has a lovely creamy texture , a delicate smell and gently removes my make up too . It comes in a substantial glass bottle with a pump on the top . I find just one pump is enough so it will last a long time .Yvonne H.

I hadn't tried this cleanser before, but the reviews were good. It is indeed very light, which suits me because I don't wear make-up at work. It feels getnle and creamy on the skin – I just rinse it off and pat my face dry, and my skin is left soft and comfortable overnight. I think, for make-up wearers, it might need a bit more help, but for me it is fine at night. I use a gel wash in the morning usually, but think maybe I should do it the other way around as this is such a gentle refresher for your skinFleur

Wow. I used to work for a luxury cosmetics company in NYC for over 15 years so I have tried pretty much every miracle cleanser under the sun. These past few years, I have been transitioning into more natural products, and I finally tried Dr. Hauschka skincare thanks to the trial size kit they offer. I am in AWE of my skin after using the Cleaning Milk and the Cleansing Cream for just a week. My skin is clear, translucent, and it GLOWS like there is no tomorrow. After trying Tata Harper, I am getting better, faster results with Dr. Hauscka. I just ordered another kit to try the Dr. Hauschka masks and night serum. CANNOT wait!Llyna.j

I bought this based on the description of it being suitable for light to medium skin tone. I have medium skin tone and it is too light – I applied as directed on the packaging and throughout the day I looked like I could have done with a good nights sleep. I wiped the product off from one cheek and my true skin colour made me look healthy again. I shall need to blend this primer with my foundation to get the right shade for me. I purchased the 01 shade.Elddirk

I love this! My skin is super sensitive and I can always rely on Paul and joe products to seamlessly blend in with my skin care and not cause any sort of reaction. Absolutely would repurchaseamelia.p

I received a deluxe sample of this primer at a beauty gala event and decided to give it a try. It comes out a creamy colour but goes white and then blends into your skin really nicely. Its not tinted enough to be used as a tinted moisturizer or bb cream. It has a really nice scent and didnt make me break out. I do still get a bit shiny half way through the day so wouldn't be a top pick for anyone with oily skin.tiffany.m

I’ve only used this product 3 times but so far I’m loving it. I have combination skin and read reviews about some being oily but I have no issue with it. By its self it was not, with extra products it can be thought. I’ve been playing with the which other products work with it. I usually like to use a oil, moisturizer and sunscreen before using a primer, but with this product I can skip the moisturizer and the primer. I live in Texas and it’s been super hot so this was a great test. I tried this with no oil or spf and it did great. I do use a powder spf I keep in my purse and use on forgetful days. I tried with my face oil and sunscreen together, I had piling. I do have several face sunscreens I like to use so just finding which works best. I ended up eliminating my oil and just doing sunscreen and the product and it came out good. Makeup goes on smoothly and looks nice when fresh, but does sink into fine lines throughout the day. The packaging is very chic and I loved everything about it! So far I do like it, but waiting for winter time to see how it does with cooler weather to decide if I LOVE it. It’s definitely worth a try though!! You won’t regret it! Just keep in mind it is a moisturizer and primer so don’t need to use any before! 🤗megan.w

I can't say enough good things about this cream. I use it as a primer and as a moisturizer even when I'm not wearing makeup! It is so rich in texture but it's not difficult to blend and it isn't greasy. It sits SO well under my makeup, I prefer this primer to gel/putty primers. Under super matte foundations, it gives a healthy glow. But it's never oily! It reminds me a lot of two different high-end primer/cream formulas that are available at Sephora. For this price, it's my favorite primer. (In the picture I have the moonshine primer layered underneath a really matte foundation)A.A

The primer is a white cream with a rich consistency. I did not use the word "thick" because it isn't thick and it blends really well on the skin. Once you apply it on the skin, it melts into the skin beautifully which is why it makes the makeup application seamless. This primer feels like a very expensive moisturizer. It also reminds me of my Derma E Firming Moisturizer (the rich texture and how it feels upon application). Once it sinks into the skin, it provides a natural glow (not shine); but it does not make my skin or face look oily nor does it make it feel sticky. It works well with all the foundations that I own as well as other liquid products such as concealers, cream and/or liquid blushes, bronzers and highlighters. It also works well with powder products. The primer does not feel heavy on the skin despite its rich texture. I love this primer. It has been a quick favorite and I love using it on its own as a moisturizer when I don't feel like putting makeup on. I definitely recommend this primer. It's got a great price point and it is amazing. Keep in mind that I mainly use a primer to extend the wear of my makeup and as an extended skincare routine. I do not use it for pore-filling, mattifying or what not so the results of the primer are based on those items. Have you tried this primer yet? If you haven't, I highly suggest to check out The Juno Co. website and pick one up.reni.b

This is my favorite face primer. I got it along with the original which is great for spots that I am not as oily (outside my t-zone). Keeps me matte, minimizes pores, and works well with Tarte Amazonian clay face primer for extra oily days. It feels amazing on the skin and smells really good. I don't wear foundation most days, as I go for a more natural look and don't have major skin appearance issues apart from large pores and shine from oiliness, so I can't comment too much on how this works under foundation, but I've never had issues with this under other products. I had tried the Too Faced's and Smashbox's primer before this one, and I've since tried the Marc Jacobs coconut face primer (which is also nice), and probably a few others. So far I love this the most. Edit: forgot to mention a plus is that it also smells really good!stephanie.c

So I bought this primer on a whim. My skin doesn't really like FAB products so I didn't have high hopes for this. Pros-hello matte! This keeps me matte all day without drying my skin. I'm an oily gal who usually needs to touch up my makeup every couple hours. I work long hours in the medical field sometimes working 22 hours and this keeps me matte all day. I'm so happy with that. Cons- I tend to use powder foundations on a daily basis. I save the liquid foundations for when I go out. I do t have many problems when o use liquid foundations but when it comes to powder foundations I find that I have to use a lot of powder. It streaks the powder which I have never seen before and there are some spots that it won't cover without a few layers. Overall, I will continue to buy this because lt is the ONLY product that has controlled my oil all day and if I have to use more powder, I'm ok with that. I think at this point I just need to find a powder foundation that works better with this primer.Sj

I never really use primers because I don’t like how my makeup looks on top of them, but I got a sample of this primer and was blown away! I have super dry skin, so first I applied face cream, oil, and serum (all by FAB). After letting those sink in for about half an hour, I applied the primer, which was super creamy. Then I followed with the rest of my makeup routine. My skin looked great, like I was wearing a filter. I was surprised that my skin didn’t look oily, but my skin is super dry, and I finished my makeup look with a setting powder. I highly recommend for people with really dry skin! Smells great too – nothing too intense.Aly57

I bought this primer when I switched to vegan and cleaner makeup products. WHAT A KEEPER!! It’s smoothing and genuinely makes my skin and foundation look beautiful. I have acne prone and oily skin and I was pleasantly surprise that it keep my skin out of break out after wearing makeup all day. When I feel not having a full makeup some day, I just use it as a day cream and I love the texture that it give to my skin. I also love that the bottle is glass and not plastic, extra points for a recyclable packaging on a fabulous products! Will definitely repurchase.Lili

I was asked to try this product and offer an honest review. Let me preface this by saying I do not wear foundation regularly (or in years) so my review is based on the product alone and not how it couples with foundation. First of all, this comes in a glass bottle which I love! The pump was easy to use though I did need about 2-3 pumps to cover my entire face. The product itself has a light, floral, fresh smell that I enjoyed. Not too subtle but not too overpowering. It was easy to apply to my skin and did not pill, bead, or leave a sticky feeling behind. Once it was applied my skin felt smooth and not oily or greasy. I think this would pair well with a foundation and not cause the foundation to bead or apply unevenly. It also has a great price point and worth a try!brokenfromfire

Full disclosure, I haven’t ever purchased a primer or blurring skin product before, so I have nothing to compare it to, but for what it’s worth, I like it! To me, it just seems like another layer of moisture- I don’t quite understand the blurring effect, but if all that means is that it’s supposed to reflect light, then yes, it blurs! If you’ve ever used Pacifica’s sea foam + C moisturizer, it kind of reminds me of that— subtle facets. This primer has a peach tint to it that threw me off at first because I have brown skin, but it’s translucent and it doesn’t “color” the skin at all. I put this on after I use a moisturizer and before I apply any foundation, but I could probably swap out a moisturizers for this product alone. OR, just wear this product without foundation for a more lazy-day, “no-make-up” make-up look under a pat of blush, paired some mascara and a sheer lip gloss. 🙂Mimi Love

I’m not really a big fan of primers, but when you’re dealing with New York weather in the summer, it’s a must. Especially because I wear a powder foundation, I like sheer to medium coverage but what I don’t like is being outside for 15 mins and makeup is already sweating off my face, when you have to keep applying powder it’s never a good thing. I’ve never liked primers especially ones that have that thick heavy silicone type feel. Great fully for me I found this Milani Prime Shield Primer at Dollar Tree for $1.25. It’s more of a pore minimizing primer however it does mattify the skin to create a great base. I will admit it does have that silicone feeling to it but it’s not thick or heavy and my skin still feels like it can breathe. I only need very little to do my whole face and I’m so glad I found this a dollar tree !lisa.f

This is freaking terrible. I used it other night before I️ went out and was all excited because milani has been killing the game lately. Omg. It’s supposed to fill in pores but it’s so thin that it doesn’t give you that thick feeling. I️ could live with that but then when I started to apply my foundation (fenty pro filter) it was a hot mess. Some areas were covered and others were patchy. I️ tried my brush and beauty blender and nothing worked. So frustrating. It literally makes the foundation slide off your skin. Terrible product.joanne.f

At only $10, this primer is definitely budget friendly and was a great excuse to try it. I wanted to like it so badly. This product states it’s hydrating and oil-free, which would seem ideal for oily skin. To the touch, it feels like straight silicone. The product did not feel rub into the skin. Instead it felt as if it was just sitting on top. My makeup did go on smoothly and evenly, which was nice. And while my makeup did last a better half of the day, I noticed that I was extremely oily midday (I wasn’t even outside much). All-in-all, I wasn’t too fond of this primer. I didn’t like the chemical smell and the fact that it didn’t absorb into the skin.katrina.m

This is fantastic, if you are pale. I'm a redhead with very sensitive eyes, and a tendency towards acne from irritation. I normally hate sunscreens. However, when I wear this, my mascara doesn't smudge. This does have a mild white cast. The filters are mostly zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It smells for a few minutes when you first apply it, but then it's fine. The spf really works. It has protected me from burns, for hours at a time. (I could see the demarcation line on my neck–where this was applied, I didn't burn.) It also doesn't cause breakouts. It's easy to remove with a double cleanse. This is a wonderful product.Lisa

This stuff is amazing. You wash you dry you moisturize you put this on put your make up on and then you don't worry about anything for the rest of the day. I have absolutely no complaints. I am 60+ years old with fine lines and wrinkles and texture. Currently in the winter I am combination dry skin. Summer combination oily skin. No issues with acne. No white cast. It's pretty amazing stuff. And I don't even buy products they don't have SPF in them anymore. Did you hear that manufactures? More and more people do not even want to fool with products they don't have some level of SPF in them.Veronica

Love this primer. It really does make your foundation last all day and help your foundation go on beautifully. Makes my skin look really smooth as well. The only think i would change is it would be good if there was one exactly the same with or without the spf as it has a whitish tinge and can make your foundation look a little paler. But, other than that its just perfect.monica

This powder is everything, Amazing quality it hide your pores and smooth them I can’t even explain how good this powder is Honestly. My skin is very fair so when I buy a translucent powder I really need it to be translucent, as most others I've tried seem to darken my foundation. This one is completely translucent and finely milled so it perfect for setting makeup, especially the under eyes. I rarely bother to take any makeup other than this out with me anymore, as this is all I need to refresh my makeup and it never looks cakey with several applications. Very happy with it, already on my third..dalther.r

First off a little background. I have terrible dark circles that are hereditary so there's no fixing or improving them, I just have to conceal. I've used color corrector with concealer and setting powder for years. BUT I cannot find a holy grail setting powder that doesn't fall into fine lines or turn my under eyes ashy colored. I just recently bought this after a reccomendation to try a pressed powder rather than loose powder. And WOW! I loveee this. I have tried soooo many other highly coveted powders that just didn't work for me but this did! I use a beauty blender to lightly press some powder over my concealer and it sets it perfectly without being too drying. I also take a powder brush and press the powder all over my face to set my foundation and it seriously leaves my skin shine free all day. It's not a drying formula and there is no flashback! The compact is amazing as well because I can carry it woth my for touch ups if needed. If you wanna try a non loose powder for setting, I would absolutely go for this one! I am very pleased with Milani on this product!erica.r

I like this concealer. This is a full coverage concealer and It does cover dark circles completley, very little goes very long way. It's a littke thicker formula but easy to blend. It's a little drier formula than I am use to so I don't powder it because I have dry skin but it's a great concealer it lasts longer than others and it goes linger before it starts to crease. It does not oxidize which is wonderful. Unlike other concealers can it does not get cakey It's also doesn't transfer as bad as some others. No fragrance which is great. I noticed if I put just a tiny bit to much it definitely will crease but it does last all day long. It's not to drying I just have dry skin bit I did easily fix the issue with a great under eye cream.. This concealer does brighten my under eyes and it's smoothing I love how smoothing this is. I can use this concealer as my f oundation also as long as I moisturize rely well and I have some texture and it is smooth over my te ture it also brightens my face and full covers any redness or te ture or anything it smooths. It doesn't crease and stays all day long, it doesn't get patchy oily or dry. Not cakey and it is surprisingly ve r y comftorable on my face even though it is a full coverage formula it doesn't feel like a thick heavy full cover formula it feels comfy on my skin and no breakouts! I don't powder because of my dry skin if I powder it's just a dusting of compact translucent powder. I 100% reccomend this concealer to anyone especially someone with oily skin but if you have dry or combination just hydrate the dry areas. This concealer is worth the money.stefany.s

The Good: I've been using this concealer since it first dropped and got it's initial hype and this is one of the only products in recent history that has truly and wholeheartedly deserved it's fan rage. I will continue buying this and always compare concealers to this holy grail product, most of them do not measure up. The matte version of this concealer is a nice creamy-liquid formula that is quite hydrating when it first meets the skin, however once blended out and dried it showcases it's mattifying effects. The regular (matte) version of shape tape is truly a MATTE concealer and is perfect for oily, acne-prone skin. I especially enjoy this concealer in the summer when my combo skin leans oily and find that it's lasting powers always outweigh whatever foundation I'm wearing (especially on a particularly hot day), therefore in the summer I've used this as a foundation as well. When I really need something to stay put on my face, this is truly my go-to most reached for all around concealer. The shade rage is stunning (I own it in 3 shades) and no matter how pale or tan my skin is throughout the yearly changes I always can find my exact match. This is also a truly high coverage concealer, this covers any redness or dark spots flawlessly. I absolutely love this stuff and will continue to re-buy. The Bad: I tend to not use this in my under eye area unless I really need the intense pigment payoff from this because it's quite mattifying which can accentuate any kind of fine lines or wrinkles. The Ugly/Honest: The price of this has been continuously rising and it was already a pricey product. I run through this in the summer time and it comes with a hefty price. The applicator is super large for a concealer which makes it hard to control the amount of product used in one area and is overall unnecessarily large. I wish this concealer was more under-eye friendly, considering that's where most people use concealer on. Per my mom, this is not compatible with mature skin.QueenMarceline

I'm 47 and just learned about how to contour my face. I've had a lot of problems finding a product that works with my paler skin tone and also doesn't crease or highlight wrinkles. I've tried the famous 6-powder pallet by Anastasia and another one by NYX, and a cream pallet by MAC. Even though they're all the lighter versions, they're all still way too dark for my skin, and too orangey, and the powder ones are completely awful for fine lines. The dark contour colors make me look like a zombie. Someone told me to just try concealer in a light shade a couple of shades lighter than my skin tone and a medium shade of the same – in neutral undertones. I am fair skinned but not THAT fair (I have brown hair); usually wear a light sand foundation. So I picked Light Neutral for highlight and Medium-Tan Neutral for contour. Could not be more perfect. First I moisturize my skin and then I "patch apply" (with a sponge) a thin layer of foundation just where I need it. THEN I do the contour and blend with a thick brush. This way they blend easily and don't crease. I don't put ANYTHING on the outer edges of my eye because absolutely everything highlights wrinkles there but other than that I have not noticed any settling or creasing at all. The colors are natural and look like a more sculpted version of my own face. Love love love it!!!Mom47