66%
would repurchase
3.5/5
package quality

price range

description

Perfect skin in under a minute. Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily skin types. Cream texture. Apply before foundation for a flawless complexion. This award winning primer is the perfect combination of make-up and skin care. With an ultra-light, ultra-smooth texture it glides on skin, leaving a imperceptible veil on its surface, filling in and smoothing away the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores. Your skin is left 'foundation ready' to give your make-up a more even and flawless finish. Can also be used alone or mixed-in with your foundation. Polishes, smooths and fills in wrinkles and fine lines.

ingredients

******NEW FORMULA: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerSilica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ci 77019/Mica, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 75470/Carmine.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

I purchased this based on MUA reviews and I was very pleased. It never made my skin breakout, which was major, and with my regular foundation (Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation, Dermablend skin...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown



1.0
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11 years ago

I do not like this product because it broke me out in painful cystic acne all over my face. It felt heavy and my skin couldn't breathe so before the end of the day, i was already breaking out. It...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

Had a bit of a where have you been all my life moment with this primer! Even by itself my skin looked better it smoothed all my pores out and evened my tone out! My makeup went on so smooth and...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

It's a standard silicone-based primer, I suppose. It doesn't control oil, but it does smooth out the skin and prep the face to make foundation application much easier and smoother. No complains,...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

If your looking for a product that instantly smooths, evens out tone and reduces the visibility of pores then this could be a winner for you. I do think its better than any other similar products...

About reviewer (251 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

This is a good primer and gives a lovely velvety smooth finish to the skin. Makeup lasts all day using this. The only thing I don't like is the jar packaging (unhygienic and annoying to get your...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this and use it daily. Even before I put my makeup on my skin looked better. It really helps if you have a problem with makeup settling in pores. This prevents that beautifully. ...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I don't know... I just don't know... It kind of makes my pores less visible but wrinkle-wise it just doesn't really do anything for me. As I don't use foundation I was hoping this would do a little...

About reviewer (446 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


2.0
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12 years ago

I can't really tell whether this product is doing anything special for me. It's not a bad product by any means, but it's not great either. I find it very similar to L'Oreal Studio Secrets...

About reviewer (1110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this product!!!!! It´s my favorite primer ever, really! I have tried benefit, smashbox, clinique, and other brands and clarins smooth perfecting touch is the best one far away. I have...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

How have I missed this brand and product? This along with Clarins Beauty Flash Balm has made all the difference in 56 year old skin. My makeup doesn't move, my pores appear less noticeable, my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

One of those products worshipped by beauty bloggers, I knew I had to try this, being on the hunt for a new primer after Benefit, ELF and No. 7 primers really let me down - my foundation was always...

About reviewer (183 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this stuff! I use it under Bare Minerals Matte and it massively extends wear, staying power and oil control. It has a matte finish and a jar has lasted me 6 months. It comes with a...

About reviewer (206 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

great primer for my combination skin. glides on easily and makeup looks and lasts better. has a mattifying finish. 15g jar lasts a long time, great value for money.

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I have been using a deluxe sample of this, and it's surprisingly good, even on my combo-oily skin that doesn't like about 90% of primers. I switch between the Hourglass one and this one, and I'd...

About reviewer (256 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I really enjoy using this primer because it feels lovely when you apply it & makes my foundation go on nicely & last. You don't get a lot of product but you only need the tiniest amount so it does...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I was recommended this primer by a friend, I am not usually majorly fussy on clarins but read reviews on it and decided to try :) When it came I was pretty annoyed because its not cheap and the...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

I'm unsure about this one. I went on a Clarins spree recently and this was one of the things I got that I'd not tried before. I love the little pot and scoop. Love that the colour doesn't show on...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

This is a great product! I use it after I moisturize before my BB cream and my skin looks flawless! I have a little bit of a smile line and whatever I'm wearing likes to get in there not with this...

About reviewer (1106 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

I selected this product to smooth out pores and fine lines. It does that to a degree but the makeup still collects in the fine lines under the eyes. Mind you I wouldn't be without it but I still...

About reviewer (547 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue