Foundation Primer

English Ideas

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3.6

51 reviews
61%
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    5.0
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    AmyAngel96

    16 years ago

    I've gone through two bottles of this, and then was no longer able to get it locally and switched to Mac's Prep & Prime, which unfortunately seems to be breaking me out. Luckily, I found the EI...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    spiffytiffi912

    17 years ago

    It's not a bad primer, actually. I wouldn't use it it liberally or everyday, like the packaging says, though. I hate putting a lot of stuff on my face, so I rarely use primer anyway. I will only...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Hisoneandonly

    17 years ago

    I love the formulation of English Ideas Foundation Primer, so far this is the only makeup primer I have used that goes well with both my moisturizer and foundation. The silky smooth texture is...

    About reviewer (423 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    bebejacket

    18 years ago

    The instructions tell you to apply liberally (so they can sell you more), and to wait 60 seconds for it to set. Well it takes much, much longer for it to set (try half an hour), and when it does,...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    wabdon

    19 years ago

    I rec'd a sample and it just didn't work on my combo skin. It's a clear gel and it applied easily like Smashbox's but this one felt greasy and my skin look oily. I prefer Smashbox's over this one.

    About reviewer (175 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    peachykeen01

    19 years ago

    This is my HG foundation primer (or was). It keeps my skin matte and my make-up lasts on my face ALL day long. Other primers I've tried are good about mattifying but my make-up never lasts all day....

    About reviewer (202 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    heyyouracutie

    19 years ago

    This product isn't a great a foundation primer if you have oily skin. It made my t-zone look and feel greasy. I have large pores and was hoping this would help make them less noticeable but it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    commercesd

    19 years ago

    I bought this product before I knew better. In fact, I should have gotten a clue when the salesclerk looked at me incredulously, like, why are you buying this? You don't need it... I have really...

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    joodles

    19 years ago

    Horrible product. The directions state “use a liberal amount on your face and neck. Allow 60 seconds before applying foundation”. Applying foundation before the primer dries will cause the...

    About reviewer (149 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    meltywarhol

    19 years ago

    I got a free sample of this so I'm trying it out, and I'm not impressed but I think I'm not really in the target market for this. I don't have oily skin or trouble with visible pores, and that's...

    About reviewer (259 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Lukalove

    19 years ago

    All of you savy beauty product gurus have probably noticed that this product is no longer available on Sephora.com. Instead they have replaced it with a new product, "Perfect Primer" that is not...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    calisurfer688

    19 years ago

    This made my skin feel really smooth and helped make my smaller pores look practically invisible and made my larger pores look less noticeable. The texture in my skin was better with this, so I...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    BLAKESMOM

    19 years ago

    This worked well for me I don't use it all over my face just in areas where I need a little "help". My makeup went on smoothly and it made my skin look airbrushed and soft unlike some other primers...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    GimpyPoop

    19 years ago

    I received a sizeable sample of this from Sephora and even though I normally don’t wear foundation, I decided to give this a whirl. Supposedly foundation primers are supposed to fill in the lines,...

    About reviewer (758 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    michelle888

    19 years ago

    While I am not crazy about the regular (clear) primer, I just picked up the tinted primer (after trying it out at Sephora I had to have it) and am very impressed. Where the clear primer was heavy,...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    VanessaVQ

    19 years ago

    The first few times I used this, I had a hard time figuring out what the right amount to use was for me. When I applied too much and then applied my foundation (sometimes a liquid, sometimes a...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pinklikecandy

    19 years ago

    <div align=justify>I have the Medium tinted primer and the color is suitable for my MAC C3. The texture is easy to spread due to its silicone and dries down to a powdery finish. It does smooth my...

    About reviewer (310 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    starskye

    20 years ago

    I have oily skin and I changed my foundation from Chanel to Sheer Cover Golden&Tan. I went from using moisturizer, followed by english ideas in the past then my Chanel powder foundation to NOW...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Supa

    20 years ago

    Controls oil well, but I don't think it makes my foundation last any longer. Much thicker than the Sephora primer. Cheaper too. I would repurchase.

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    michelleloree

    20 years ago

    I have tried them all and this is my favorite by far. I have oily acne prone skin and this one does not make me break out like others. It keeps my skin smooth and less shiny all day. It does not...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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