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Which primer, and possibly new foundation?

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Grotbagstwin · 27/12/2013 22:31

I have large pores and had very dry skin and have recently been having microdermabration and using face creams to make myself took a bit better.
So for christmas I asked for Boots vouchers so I can update my mKe up bag. Which primer should I go for? I have never bought anything like this before so am clueless, I am getting married in a few months so want skin to look flawless if possible.

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SundaySimmons · 28/12/2013 09:47

I have bought every foundation and primer under the sun,

I now use this as I think it is the best. For me.

www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor-Face-Finity-All-Day-Flawless-3-in-1-Foundation_1279334/

It stays on all day until I take it off.

My tip would be, not to use concealer if you have a blemish but to apply the same foundation with a concealer brush to hide any minor imperfections.

The shades are great for my skin colouring as I don't like to look orange or yellowy.

And it's cheap compared to many other foundations.

If you want a separate foundation and primer I recommend the NO. 7 airbrush primer and Laval Secret Beauty foundation which is found on Amazon and ebay.

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Pinickins · 28/12/2013 09:58

I've been using Benefit Porefessional as a primer and have found it to be really good. Pricey but last for ages.

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MissMalonex2 · 28/12/2013 09:59

Smash box primer and MAC studio tech. I have v similar skin to yours by sounds of it

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AntoinetteCosway · 28/12/2013 10:12

Make sure you get a primer and foundation that match in terms of consistency, i.e. both oil based, or water based or silicon based.

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leobear · 28/12/2013 10:25

Smash box primer is very good

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Grotbagstwin · 28/12/2013 11:44

Thank you all for your advice I will be braving Boots this afternoon

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Grotbagstwin · 29/12/2013 01:44

I got the No7 airbrush primer as the difference was amazing, I had half of my fsce done in this and the other half in Smahbox, foundations I bought the 3 in 1 Max Factor, I tried all the counters in zboots and everyone one them didn't have a foundation light enought for my pale skin, the Max Factor was a good match, nothing else was light enough.
The annoying thing was I went on to pick up the wrong shade so have to go back to swap it.

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HomerPigeon · 29/12/2013 08:10

I don't rate the Smashbox one, especially for the price it is. I read about the Revlon Photofinish primer on a beauty blog and tried that - it is really good and only £11.99. But the pump dispenser is prone to breaking before the end of the bottle, which is annoying. Still a good primer though.

For more ££, and not available in Boots, the Hourglass primer is in a different league - absolutely amazing. I also tried some of their foundation, which was equally incredible, but very expensive. For a wedding day though, I would definitely look at those products if you could afford to.

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Grotbagstwin · 29/12/2013 14:13

Thanks will look at that, I am in London in January so will be going Selfridges to look at things I may 'need' for the wedding.

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Dawndonnaagain · 29/12/2013 14:49

I use smashbox too. Love it.
On the recommendation of somebody on here I use Belle Pierre mineral foundation. It's very pricey (around 38 quid), but the only thing I've ever found that covers my psoriasis patches on my face without irritation. It's brilliant!

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MrsDavidBowie · 29/12/2013 15:07

I was about to recommend the Hourglass primer...superb.

Which foundation did you try Homer?
I am very impressed with their gel eyeliner too.

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Chipstick10 · 29/12/2013 19:19

I use bare minerals primer, it's pretty good.

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flippinada · 29/12/2013 19:27

I like the Boots No7 Photo Finish Primer (which I think is the same thing as the airbrush primer) - very good. It has a light, non drying texture.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/12/2013 19:49

Benefit Porefessional - love the stuff. Expensive but a little goes a long way.

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