Prime Time Original Foundation Primer

bareMinerals

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3.5

446 reviews
59%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

cyclopentalisoxane, dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone, silica, magnesium silicate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherol (vitamin E),, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita flower extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extract

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    5.0
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    Victoiresecret

    14 years ago

    This primer is one of the best, especially for the price. Let me start off by saying, all primers are relatively similar. The reason I like this one is because it does not contain any parabens or...

    About reviewer (98 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    DNS

    14 years ago

    I haev tried Cover Fx for Acne and the Smashbox Primers and they made me break out. I LOVE this one. My foundation - whether this one or my liquid foundation stays on all day. I have seen reviews...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    dbmiller

    14 years ago

    This is officially my favorite primer. My biggest thing is makeup application. I use Bare Escentuals foundation and this is the best primer for applying it. What I want it to do is help the...

    About reviewer (948 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    tandee

    14 years ago

    Meh. Didn't do much for me except create a tad bit smoother surface for my foundation. Trying to remember to use it up because it was a pretty penny and I don't want to waste something I spent over...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    sasami999

    14 years ago

    Nothing special. It didn't break me out or feel greasy or anything, but it didn't do anything especially GOOD, either. Much better than the "oil control" primer, but I'm not impressed. I'll try...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    loveforsocks

    14 years ago

    This product doesn't do anything to control oil. Also, even though it applies pretty smooth it frequently pills up/flakes off when I start applying makeup on top, which ruins my makeup (it causes...

    About reviewer (117 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    sunnygator007

    14 years ago

    This was the first primer I ever purchased/used so not much to compare too, BUT I do like the smoothness when you first put this on. I can't say it does much for oil control, but I do think it...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    lilac819

    14 years ago

    Let's just say, I use it only because my sister gave it to me. I don't like it. Greasy. Does not last. Break outs. Reminds me of Smashbox Primer, which also sucks.

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    JellaK

    14 years ago

    I really like the smooth velvet feeling on my face after applying this product. I do get breakouts around my forehead near the hairline (not sure if it's from using this product) The makeup...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    meggers88

    14 years ago

    I have combination skin and somehow this product just makes my skin really greasy and prone to breakouts. I would not waste $21 on this again, even though it kind of made my BareMinerals Foundation...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    astrick

    14 years ago

    I've tried tons of primers with lukewarm results. Love this primer and will purchase again!

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    k2lin

    14 years ago

    I love this! You definitely need to use this if you use BB Cream. It makes the application so smooth that you won't even remember you're applying thick bb cream onto your face

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    aardvarkz

    15 years ago

    Ugh. I hated this! It did nothing to make my foundation last, in fact it made it look much worse. I have combination/oily acne prone skin and I usually need a primer to help my makeup last. I would...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    supercoolnats

    15 years ago

    I really like this product, I've never used a primer before but I got a free sample with my BE starter kit. You really only need a tiiiiny bit...I think the reason why people say it makes their...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    aprilyoufools

    15 years ago

    Definitely not worth the money for me. It made me break out like crazy! Plus, I felt like I had to use quite a lot of product to cover all the spots on my face. I only tried it out because it came...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dianab04

    15 years ago

    I'm surprised this works for me. I have yet to find a primer that will control oil/shine all day (if in fact such product exists!), but this one comes pretty close. It gives me a couple extra hours...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    babitcake

    15 years ago

    I set out to find a new facial primer after I recently had a disaster with Urban Decay's complexion primer. My main goal was to find a primer that wouldn't cause my face to look greasy and shiny...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    jigababygirl

    15 years ago

    i got this product because its a primer that doesnt have preservatives or fragrances and i needed something that wasnt going to aggravate my skin. and i have to say it works for me. i think some of...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    annpatricia

    15 years ago

    I found that my face would still be dehydrated yet oily looking with my mosturizer so I got a sample of this from Sephora and really like it. It leaves my face smooth yet not oily looking for a...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    smilesmile7890

    15 years ago

    This primer is miserable. I wear a powder foundation and thought this would be great because it'll be a barrier between my dry-combo skin and the powder. No. It made the dry patches even patchier...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

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