MUD Face Primer Review

First I will do the review on the MUD Face Primer. I first used this product while I was attending my beauty class at MUD. This was one of the products we had to buy and I am glad we did. This face primer goes for $26.00 but trust me it last a very long time because you don't need a lot of it. 

So far I have used a few face primers and I must say this one is my favorite because  it works so great. I have combination skin and I can get oily around the t-zone especially with warm weather. However, when I use this primer my face makeup looks fresh the entire day and I just have a natural glow. Like I have said before I do not like when makeup looks super dry or even matte, I prefer a natural look. 

But let me make something clear. When you apply your makeup it may look a little on the matte side if your apply powder over it. However, this will leave within a little time after your skin sets the makeup in. After this your skin will look glowy unless you have very dry skin, then just skip the powder all together. 

Back to the MUD Face Primer, I also love this primer because you can mix it with your foundation to make it lighter. Therefore, you will have a 2 in 1. To do this just mix the little foundation you are going to use with a dot or two of the primer depending on how much foundation you are going to use. I do not recommend mixing them before hand. In class we would always mix our cream foundation with the primer and it worked great. By the way, when you mix it don't be scared if it looks a little weird, that's normal. 

The only downfall to this product is that you can only get it at the MUD Shops or online. I actually am in need of a new one. Here is the direct link to the Face Primer :

http://shop.mudshop.com/primer

Until next time, 

The Wicked 

Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector

Price- $18

I bought this a while back because I had read pretty good reviews about it. I decided to give it a try considering I do have a few enlarged pores on my nose. At the time of purchase I completely forgot this came in three different shades, so I just grabbed one. Later, when I got home I realized I bought it in 02 invisible deep, which is for darker skin tones. I didn't feel like going back to return it so I tried it anyways.

 Even though this shade was for darker skin tones, when I applied it and blended it, it completely disappeared. As soon as you apply it you can feel that it has eliminated all the oil on your skin. It gives a matte finish, which is great for oily skin or combination skin. However, I did not notice that it made my pores appear any smaller. 

But it does work as a great primer if you want your makeup to last longer since it gives you a matte finish. However, I do recommend to use either a primer or this product, not both! One night that I was going out I decided to put primer and the Clinique Pore Minimizer. Once I applied the foundation it looked too matte, almost like dry skin. I do have combination skin but I do not like having a matte finish because then my skin feels too tight. I only get oily on my t-zone, so using both products made the rest of my face feel really dry to a point that it was very uncomfortable. Therefore, I always try to have a dewy more natural finish. If you have really oily skin then maybe you can use both the primer and Clinique Pore Minimizer. 

Overall, this product is great to help control the oil in your skin, however it does not dramatically get rid of your enlarged pores. So if that's what you are looking for, I recommend trying something else. 

Until next time, 

The Wicked

What is a Face Primer?

Face primes allow the foundation to stay put throughout the day and hot weather.  People with oily skin can benefit a lot from using a face primer. They also give you a smooth and even finish to apply your foundation on. 

Longer Lasting Foundation

As pores breathe, they consumer makeup. Primer creates a block between the skin and the foundation coat. Therefore, by using a primer you will have longer lasting foundation. 

More Coverage

Primer smoothes the skin's surface, adds coverage and provide a more finished look than foundation alone. They minimize pores and blemishes. 

Camouflage

Some primers provide more benefits such as adding moisture, tinting to help even out the skin tone. 

Smoothing Effect

Silicone based primers provide a coating for foundation to glide over. This helps stop the oil from the skin get mixed in with the foundation. 

Top Face Primers

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer 

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

MAC Prep+Prime Skin

Until next time, 

The Wicked