Mattifying Make-up Base

Name: Boots Mattifying Make-up Base
Brand: Boots
Rating: 3.1 (96 reviews)

Boots

3.1

96 reviews

58%

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2.0

from

dmchee

15 years ago

In one sentence: this is not the miracle I was hoping for. I had high hopes for this product because the 2nd ingredient is hydrated silica which is good for absorbing oil; silica is also one of...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

w1lk1ns

15 years ago

I have an EXTREMELY oily face is this stuff works better than I expected it too. I apply it only on my t-zone so my cheeks do not dry out. I have had it on today for almost 12 hours and my face is...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Bambie_Blonde

15 years ago

I really love this primer. My skin is combination- I get very oily on my T-zone and I apply this primer in that area, and then my Hard Candy primer on the rest of face- this keeps me matte for a...

About reviewer (342 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesGreen

2.0

from

jessmarie09

15 years ago

Edit 7/9/2010-I have not used this product in months since buying the shiseido sunblock cream in spf 55++. To be honest, this product is just crappy by comparison. I tried using on my eyelids as a...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

broadwaybaby897

15 years ago

I don't use this much for my face... Though this is why I originally bought it, because my skin is TERRIBLY oily, and my makeup by the end of the day seems to be floating on top of a layer of oil. ...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel

2.0

from

looweehse

15 years ago

This does mattify my skin, and the effects last throught the day. However, this is like a paste to apply. It is impossible to spread it evenly or smoothly without being rough with my skin. I can't...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

2.0

from

Pounces

15 years ago

I was looking for a drug store brand primer (there aren't that many) to save money and I gave this a try. At the time, this was the only one I could find. It does mattify but it's really hard...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Metamorpha

15 years ago

I have been using this for a few months now. I went a few days without it and boy did I notice a difference! My makeup got so oily! I use it with powder and it really helps keep the shine down. It...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

1.0

from

kaylsy

15 years ago

This product is horrible, i have oily skin and wanted it to mattify before I put my foundation on, i tried 4 different foundations over it... all went cakey and separated on my skin.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

1.0

from

JMAKEUPALLEY

15 years ago

Not worth the time. I agree with the other reviewer that you have to wait 2-3 minutes before using it over moisturizer/sunscreen. I only put it on my T-zone (too dry looking for cheeks) but half...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0

from

natashik1

15 years ago

This is a good mattifier for those who wear very little foundation and powder. I have tried using it with Everyday minerals dry foundations and it makes the skin look patchy and flaky. But if used...

About reviewer (142 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Straight, Other

EyesGreen

4.0

from

kittin1982

15 years ago

I bought this when it was being discontinued at my Target and now I regret not getting another one....I like using this on my t-zone area where I have been getting more oily lately. It works...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0

from

LL100

15 years ago

PROS: Matte finish. It really WORKS. Absorbs oil. Lasts 8 hours or around there. CONS: Pasty texture; sort of chalky finish Difficult to put makeup over the primer (can ball up and rub...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

PopStar48

15 years ago

This is the best primer for super oily skin. I have tried Dr Brandt, Clinique, and Murad primers as well as lots of other powders to control oil, but this does the best job. It can be difficult to...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0

from

nephine

15 years ago

The performance of mattifying primers seems to work best on my skin when I rotate my use of different brands throughout the week, I currently have three on the go, and I have wasted quite a bit of...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

1.0

from

AngelikLoztSoul

15 years ago

NOTE: i have never used a primer prior to this.... but this to me was very drying and thick and made me look cakey and flakey. (not cute) good thing i only paid like $5.00 because it was on...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown

1.0

from

April316

15 years ago

I think that this is probably one of those products that either works wonders for you or is completely horrible. Unfortunately, for me, this product was horrible. The product is very pasty and not...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

4.0

from

Shannonjc1

16 years ago

I LOVE this primer!! For me..does a very comparable job to the Smashbox primer. It's a little thick so def. putting on moiturizer before will help. I have super oily skin, and usually have to touch...

About reviewer (159 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0

from

RazorBladeKiss

16 years ago

I really like this primer a lot. It really controls oil well. Using this I do not have to touch up my makeup as often as I normally would when using other primers. It does have a very thick texture...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

apieceofpeace

16 years ago

I really wanted to love this one... especially for the price. I have fairly oily skin and wanted something to just make it all last a little longer. The consistency of the product is awful... as...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown