Sunday 2 June 2013

All About Primers for Dry, Normal, Combination and Oily Skin


Hi beauties! I've been meaning to do this post for a while now but I am really busy these days, it's kinda hard  to get used to work, go to the gym and then having some time to blog without falling asleep!

So let's talk about primers. A face primer is a cream, a gel or a lotion that is applied before foundation or concealer to improve  the texture of the skin and make our foundation last longer. Depending our skin type the primer can illuminate, moisturize and/or matify the skin.

I particulary have very oily skin and huge pores so I always look for oil-free primers that minimize my pores and help my foundation last longer. Here are a few pictures of how my sisters skin looks like without primer and with primers, I'm sorry I could not take pictures of my own skin but it's hard to take auto-pics of my pores.

Hola beauties! Traté de hacer este post hace rato pero estuve algo ocupada ultimamente. Me cuesta acostumbrarme a trabajar full time e ir al gimnasio, quedo muerta y sin ganas de estar frente a la compu!

Pero hablemos de primers. Un primer facial es una crema, gel o loción que se aplica antes de la base o el corrector para mejorar la aparencia de la piel y prolongar la duración de nuestro make up. Dependiendo nuestro tipo de piel el primer puede iluminar, hidratar y/o matificar la piel.
Yo particularmente tengo piel oleosa y poros gigantes así que busco algo que controle la oleosidad y que redefina la textura de piel minimizando la apariencia de los poros y ayudando a la base a durar más. Acá les muestro los primers que uso en la piel de mi hermana ya que es muy complicado sacar fotos de mis propios poros!


My sister has combination skin and her T-zone is very oily. Also, she has big pores (not as big as mine!) so she definitely needs something that control the oils from her face and soothes her pores. These are the primers we tried on her skin:

NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer #684 ($3.99): As you can see in both pictures, this is an illuminating primer best suitable on dry to normal skin. It's got mineral oil and feels very lightweight and moisturizing. Skin feels definitely softer but it can get a bit greasy. It doesn't help soothing pores or controlling oils therefore I would not recommend it to people with combination or oily skin. It's not mine so I won't repurchase.

Lumene Matifying and Retexturizing Primer for Oily/Combination Skin ($17.96): My first and all time favorite primer that unfortunately is only sold in Northern Europe I think (Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway). It has a thick gel consistency, a bit thicker than The Porefessional. As it says in the tub, it's best suitable on combination to oily skin and it has done wonders on my skin, it soothes pores and makes foundation last a long long time without feeling heavy. I will repurchase it as soon as I can.

Benefit The Porefessional ($30.00): I had mixed feelings about this primer for a while. It's a great primer for all skin types and it's amazing how it works on the pores, it soothes the pores beautifully creating an even canvas. It helps the foundation stay but it's not enough for my oily skin, I need something stronger like Lumene. However I'll keep repurchasing it cause its a great primer.

MUA Matte Perfect Primer ($6.00): I am not really impressed about this product, it has the same consistency as The Porefessional but it not as good as it. It does sooth pores a bit and it helps controlling oils but it feels a bit greasy as well. I only use this primer If I have to be out less than 6 hours cause otherwise my foundation will start to melt. I won't be repurchasing it.

What's your favorite primer?
Flo x

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Mi hermana tiene piel combinada y su zona T es muy oleosa, también tiene poros grandes por lo que necesita algo que suavice esa área, estos son los primer que probamos en su piel:

NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer #684 ($3.99): Como ven en las fotos, este es un primer iluminador que luce mejor en pieles secas y normales. Tiene mineral y se siente hidratante y liviano. La piel se siente suave y algo grasosa. No lo recomiendo en pieles oleosas y por eso no lo compraría de nuevo (aunque no es mío!)

Lumene Matifying and Retexturizing Primer for Oily/Combination Skin ($17.96): Mi primer primer y mi favorito. Lamentablemente creo que solo se consigue en los países escandinavos. Tiene un aspecto siliconado y pesado y es mi favorito ya que crea una textura suave en la piel minimizando los poros y matifica la piel excelentemente. Mi base dura muchísimo con este primer. Lo volvería a comprar.

Benefit The Porefessional ($30.00):  Al principio no me gustaba mucho este primer, es genial minimizando la apariencia de los poros, el mejor. Lo que no me gusta tanto es que no es tan bueno controlando la oleosidad como Lumene. Como sea, es un muy bien primer para todos los tipos de piel y lo volveré a comprar.

MUA Matte Perfect Primer ($6.00): Este producto no me impresionó tanto ya que probé mejores. Es muy parecido al de Benefit pero claramente mucho más económico. Minimiza los poros pero me deja un aspecto grasoso en las manos aunque supuestamente es matificante. No dura mucho en la piel por eso lo uso cuando solamente tengo que ir a trabajar. Está disponible en el sitio de MUA (click en el precio).


Cuál es su precio favorito?
Flo x

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28 comments:

  1. Me encanto el de Mua y creoq debe ser el mas barato no? resultados muy similares al de benefit pero la diferencia de precios entre ambos ... q tal en duracion, cual aguanta mas sin brillo?

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  2. I have to admit I'm a bit afraid of primers haha. The Benefit one really makes a diffence. I have a sample of it but have yet to try it.

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  3. Yo tengo el de benefit y me encanta!
    me ha gustado mucho tu blog!
    te sigo guapi

    Te invito a que si puedes pases por el mio!
    un besito
    http://bonitayguapita.blogspot.com.es

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  4. I have a little sample of the Armani primer which I use on occasions when I want my makeup to look fresh for longer. It's a great little product but i'm to lazy to use it everyday.

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    1. I only use primers eeveryday cause I see a big difference in my pores and how long my foundation lasts... If my skin would be more norml Id definitely skip it!

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  5. Excelente post. Hay algo para tod@s. Me parece super chevere que hayas puesto close-ups y sin maquillaje para que veamos el acabado verdadero! Gracias a tu hermana. xx

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  6. Great review! I should start using primers!

    LUXESSED

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  7. Okaay, I cannot get over how cute your blog is :) Great review btw!

    http://isabellezza.blogspot.co.nz

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  8. Oh wow, I think porefessional looks great on your skin! I really want to try it out! :)

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  9. The Lumene sounds fantastic! I've not tried Benefit Porefessional but it seems like it gets quite a lot of raves. Usually I skip primer because I'm quite lazy, but I think it can serve an important function in one's daily makeup routine.

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    1. I use primers cause my pores are huge and my skin is too oily, If myy skin would look better Id skip this step!

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  10. Yo uso el Pore Refiner de Bioderma, y no está mal, pero creo que el próximo en probar será el Porefessional. ¿Donde compras el Lumene? Porque también tiene buena pinta... :)

    MyMakeUpCompulsion

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  11. mi favorito es el porefessional :D y el clinique instant perfector

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  12. Great post! I really like your blog (:

    xo Sophia
    ohlalipstick.blogspot.com

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  13. I'd love to try that Lumene primer. I have oily/combination skin so this would be great for my skin type.

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    1. I've seen a few Lumene products in the USA but not make up. Maybe its available on ebay x

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  14. From the picutres Benefit looks really good but in fact I have tried none of these as I don´t use a primer ;)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  15. You have a nice blog
    detailed posts
    really love it

    http://www.kibuasworld.com

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  16. I have only tried the benefit from this selection.
    Personally I love the Murad glowy finish primer - I highly recommend it! :)
    I'd like to try the NYC too.

    I Am A Weapon Of Massive Consumption

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    1. Its a great one if you want some shine!!

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  17. Benefit's Porefessional is really amazing! I guess the silicones are really doing wonders :)
    ♥,
    Shari


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  18. es una lástima que aquí no vendan Lumene!! tuve el porefessional y me gustaba pero igualmente encontraba que salían brillos :(

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  19. Esta genial el post Flor! quiero el lumene! parece perfecto para mi :)
    un abrazo xxx

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  20. My favourite primer in the Benefit porefessional!

    Laura
    www.whitewintersblog.com

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