Hey guys!
I know, I know, I’m slacking with this whole weekly scheduled series thing. I’ve been sick. I’m still sick. But I’m powering through!
So this week, I’m decluttering primers! As you know, I have very sassy skin, very reactive skin, and while on my quest for the perfect primer that addresses all my needs/wants, I bought a lot. Like, a lot.
Some of these aren’t necessarily traditional makeup primers (you’ll see in a minute) but all they same, they’ve been said to offer benefits equal to or greater than their drugstore or high end cousins.
So if you want to see what I’m tossing, what I’m keeping, and why, then just keep reading!
MY PRIMER COLLECTION
Ok, so personally, I think this is an excessive collection; and some of them just plain didn’t work for me. So let’s see what’s getting the boot!
LEFT TO RIGHT :
L’oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Anti-Redness (green) & Fair – Here’s the thing with these; in theory, they’re great. They have a matte finish, they have great coverage for BB creams, but they both turned an orange-y pink shade on my skin. Last week I tossed the ‘Fair’ shade, and then I found another one in my primer drawer. So out they both go!
Makeover Essentials Mineral Face Primer – It’s very silicone-y. Like clear, silicone, and it feels very greasy when it’s applied to the back of my hand, let alone my combination face. My sister brought it home for me, and I’ve only ever tried it on the back of my hand, and immediately my skin started to itch. Buh-bye!
TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT :
Nivea Men’s Post Shave Balm (Sensitive) – Obviously by now, you’ve heard of this product and how Nikkie from NikkieTutorials on YouTube put it on blast as one of the best primers ever; thanks to it’s high concentration of glycerin, which is basically foundation glue, it helps your makeup stay put all day! If you’re sensitive to fragrance or you have a jealous man, beware; you’ll smell like a dude for about 30 minutes, but it goes away!
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel – The actual bottle is so gigantic that I use a travel shampoo bottle to keep it in my vanity, but all the same, aloe vera gel is a fantastic primer! I did a whole post on why you should be using it as a makeup primer, which you can read about here!
Rimmel Stay Matte Primer, Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer, & Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer – While I’ve owned these for awhile, I’ve yet to really give them a fair test run. I’ll keep them for the sake of trying them out.
BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT :
L’oreal Magic Anti-Redness Primer – Another primer that I’ve had for awhile and only used a handful of times, I really do like how this neutralizes redness on my skin. This one doesn’t turn any sort of strange color like the L’Oreal one mentioned above. Keeping.
L’oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer – This is a ride or die primer for me. Just the right amount of healthy luminosity without looking like glitter or shimmer on the skin. You look like you’re literally glowing from within, like you’ve been eating your fruits and veggies, and taking your vitamins! Also a great dupe for the super pricey BECCA Backlight Priming Filter!
NYX Tea Tree Primer – I found this about a year ago or so, and as someone who still struggles with breakouts in her late 20’s, I was drawn to the fact that it contains tea tree oil. Do I think it ‘primes’ for makeup? Not really. But I do like the fact that while I’m laying down a barrier between my skin and my makeup, I’ve slathered on some skin-soothing and beneficial ingredients like tea tree.
Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer – Another ride or die for me, this is a great primer for smoothing over fine lines and pores, and keeping you matte for the entire day! Something that I’ll definitely repurchase time and time again!
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer – This is another primer that I feel I haven’t really given a fair chance, so I’ll hang onto it for now and see how it performs!
TOSS TOTAL : 3
KEEP TOTAL : 10
Ok, so I didn’t toss as many as I expected, but at least I got rid of some that I just know I’ll never use again! And that’s the whole point of a de-clutter, right?!
Have you guys ever done a makeup de-clutter? What kind of things did you toss or keep? Have you tried any of these primers? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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I’m pretty sure I don’t have to go into crazy detail on this product, because if you’ve been here awhile, you’ll have see my full review (and if not, you can by clicking 
Another one that you’ll recognize if you’ve been here awhile! And while I’m thinking about it, I wonder if this would be a good dupe for the BECCA Backlight Priming Filter?? Hmmm…. I love this especially because lately my skin has been so dry (thanks a lot, New England winter’s) and dull, and this primer makes you look so incredibly healthy and luminous, like you’re glowing from within! It’s lightweight, hydrating, and fluid enough that a little bit goes a long way (maybe a half of a pump?) – I’ve even mixed it in with my foundation, which is a breeze because of it’s consistency! If you’re oily, though, you’ll probably want to avoid this – it’s not mattifying in any way, and if you’re not careful you can end up looking like a greased chicken pretty quickly!
Ok, so I haven’t been using this for terribly long, but I’m already in love! If you haven’t read the full review yet (click 
“Wait, what?!” Yup!! Aloe! But it has to be the clear kind, and this brand in particular is the closest to 100% natural that I’ve found versus rubbing a gashed open Aloe leaf all over your face (which works too, by the way!). The way it works is by filling your pores in, reducing redness, and creating a nice tacky surface that your makeup can adhere to, you get probably the most natural primer with the least amount of irritants around! And as an added bonus, Aloe is loaded with vitamins C, A, B, and E, and it’s naturally anti-aging! It’s super hydrating, great for sensitive skin, and if you’re acne prone or even mid-breakout, it can help to prevent and clear up blemishes! Pretty amazing stuff, huh?
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