Prime Time Original Foundation Primer

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3.5

446 reviews
59%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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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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    1.0
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    RacerX

    14 years ago

    I can't use this, I was so oily after a few hours. I did some research on the ingredients and saw that silicone is the main part of any primer. The silicone sits on top of your skin making...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Olive143

    14 years ago

    UPDATE: 7/22/11 - As with any primer, wait a few minutes so it sets...wait until it's a little dry. Otherwise, the product will not work to it's full...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    redheadjane

    14 years ago

    This is ok, but didn't really work very well at keeping my makeup from sliding off my face, even in the winter. Didn't see any difference between using this and using nothing but a moisturizer....

    About reviewer (352 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Stella2010

    14 years ago

    I used this for about a year. It smoothed my skin quite nicely and it was easier to apply my powder foundation on top. Does not help oily skin though - which was why I didnt re purchase after it...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    kc2007

    14 years ago

    I was feeling cheap one day and decided to replace my empty bottle of Smashbox Primer with this. After all, it was not only cheape, but I use Bare Minerals powder foundation. What a mistake. ...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    alyssahaddad

    14 years ago

    I've tried the smashbox primer which destroyed my skin broke me out terribly so this is much better. I use the bare minerals foundation and i really don't feel complete without using this. I love...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jennbrook

    14 years ago

    Lots of bad reviews, but this works beautifully on my face. Goes on like silk, a little goes a long way. Makes the pores in my t-zone appear to disappear. Did I say it goes on like silk? The pump...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    esquethirteen

    14 years ago

    I managed to try out this product becuase it came with my BareMinerals Customizable get started kit from Sephora. The product itself is a semi-thick trasparent gel, and is really easy to apply....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xoxokris

    14 years ago

    I got this as a free sample from Sephora in the BareMinerals Get Started kit. I LOVE IT! I used to use Laura Mercier Primer which is also amazing. Before that, I tried Smashbox Primer and I did not...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ohsolovely24

    14 years ago

    This primer does make my skin smooth and ready for foundation, but it tends to accentuate my dry areas and doesn't do anything to control my oiliness. In fact, it actually makes me look greasier...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    eandrews6338

    14 years ago

    This so called "mineral" good for your skin primer is so STUPID. a couple weeks ago i decided to purchase it in a two for one pack with the eyeshadow primer and after two days use it ruined my...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    stability17

    14 years ago

    I really like Bare Minerals foundation. I use matte and the regular formula almost ever day. I tend to combine the two to get the perfect coverage. However, I noticed that when I used this prime...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    jujubee455

    14 years ago

    I broke out within a day of wearing this product. I was really excited for it too, since I had been doing a lot of research on different primers. First of all it began to flake in certain parts of...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    shmanderrsssx3

    14 years ago

    i really like this product and i wont mind paying the $21 for it either but to make sure this was the primer for me i did an experiment: no primetime(with whole foundation routine revlon...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    iheartmypitbull

    14 years ago

    Not only did this primer provide no benefits to my makeup application or longevity, but it broke me out and made my face a lot greasier. Plus, it's really expensive and the pump applicator doesn't...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    MyChanelScalpel

    14 years ago

    I originally recieved a sample of this with my first Bare Minerals kit purchase. I'm not exactly a fan of bare minerals, and this primer is no different. I honestly don't think it made much of a...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    VanillaTwilight94

    14 years ago

    I feel very nuetral with this product. I have to mix it with moisterizer to make sure it doesn't make my dry patches look worse, which it claims not to do. But it does. And it sucks not being able...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    sommerbe

    14 years ago

    This was an ok primer for me. It did go on silky and smooth and allowed for a good foundation application. It did everything I expected it to do but so do many other things for a fraction of the...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lkbass1

    14 years ago

    I was introduced to this product by the sales associate (leave it to one to push products on you). To my supprise I really love this product. My foundation stays better, it goes on smoother. I wish...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kathrynb23

    14 years ago

    I love this primer, reminds me of the smashbox primer which is another product I also love, same texture and feeling when applied on. keeps foundation in place all day. I dont have any lumps, bumps...

    About reviewer (491 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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