[lilita]

I have been using Jen's primer for the past 4-5 days now, and I am so blown away by what a difference it makes to the way my skin feels and looks that I have to recommend it highly.
Link --> Skin Smoothing Primer

Previously I had tried powder primers (eg. silk powder, silica powder) and something about these powders made my skin feel really dry and uncomfortable. I have also tried Pure Luxe's Cream Eraser, and while it worked wonderfully to soften my pores, I found that I would get little flakes coming off my cheeks when I buffed foundation over the primer... The Eraser being kinda thick and sticky was also tricky to apply (or maybe that was just me)

Anyway, Jen's Skin Smoothing Primer is a lightweight gel and it goes on really smoothly - a cinch to apply. It takes a bit longer to dry than the PL Eraser because it's more liquid, so there is time to smooth it out evenly all over your face and the foundation is less likely "cling" to more concentrated areas.

TIP: I learn something new this week - Damp brush application + Silicone-based primers (eg PL Eraser, & CR Skin Smoothing Primer) don't go so well together.

Up till now I preferred damp application because I was getting better coverage this way. The foundation melded better with my skin, and I didn't look and feel so powdery... (<-- Using Meow)

BUT NOW - I am finding that because this primer makes my skin feel so smooth and moisturized, DRY brush application actually looks GOOD on me. Wow. No dryness, no powderiness, and no pores.

[MindySue]

wow thanks for sharing

[rejectstar]

Thanks for your review! I'm in the market for a primer, myself.

[ohiomom0503]

Just ordered myself a sample size to try out!

[MindySue]

im dying to try it now

[Ashley]

Hm! I think I will try it. Do you know how it compares to Photo Finish?

[lilita]

Do you know how it compares to Photo Finish?

Sorry! I haven't used Photo Finish. I am fairly new to primers in general...

[LisaLu]

Looks nice. Some beautiful colors on her site too!

[fickledpink]

Thanks Lilita, it sounds really cool. I may have to check it out

[ladybug2a]

This is a great primer!

[stashblaster]

Lilita, thanks for the review. I had read about Jen's primer last week or so. I thought this would be great for one of my daughters to try. Adding another thing to my to buy list!

[al2ice]

Thanks for the review. It really helps.

[maryfitz24]

This is a great primer!

This is the best primer I've tried. No breakout, no greasy feeling, no stinging...just fabulous!

[Sheikah]

Yep I have it too, it's wonderful!

[jencc]

oooh---tempted. is it all natural??

[allyoop]

http://www.camelliarose.shoppingcart...ge/4482721.htm - Soon, she'll be away for awhile.

Are there any decent primers w/o silicones?

Here are the Ingredients: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Squalane, Watermelon Seed Oil, Red Raspberry Oil

[Lia]

Not really. The silicone binds the things together making it a smooth cream; unless you have a skin problem due to the use of silicone based products (e.g. my scalp doesn't like silicone)

[TDZ]

Hi Aplsmash

I am a Photo Finish fan also. I got my sample today will try it out tomorrow. I put some on my hand and it feels wonderful

T

[TDZ]

Well my first day, went on very nice. I out my make up on around 6 AM and it stayed nice all day. Will test more this week, so far so good

T

[Sheikah]

Btw I can't stress enough how little you have to use lol. I ended up using too much and some of my mu creased. Using very little it works great!