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I have to confess that I don't wear a makeup primer with any regularity, and despite the fact that I have normal/combination skin my finishing products tend to stay put without the assistance of a primer. That said, I do see the benefit, and a good primer certainly extends the wear-time of foundations and makeup. In truth, one of the reasons that I tend to skip this step much of the time is that many of the primers on the market are silicone-based, and they feel heavy, impermeable and artificial on the skin.
With this in mind, I was very intrigued by Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray because it is a lightweight spray that is silicone-free. This ultra-fine mist feels and looks like water, and it leaves leaves skin remarkably smooth and soft. There is no question that facilitates super smooth makeup application, and it definitely extends wear-time and retains makeup color vibrancy. Furthermore, this is such featherweight primer that it is absolutely perfect to use during the warm months of the year when lightweight textures are preferable to their heavy counterparts. We have been having a very humid weather pattern lately in Los Angeles, and Skindinavia has been my primer of choice because of its ability to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions, and it does so effortlessly!
According to Skindinavia,
Pore-clogging silicone primers have no place on your face! Get perfect makeup now and a virtually poreless, more even-toned complexion later. Our lightweight, silicone-free primer mist delivers a smooth canvas for impeccable, long-wear makeup application, and offers long-term skin benefits you’ll love as well!
Benefits:
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Oil-free
- Non comedogenic
- 83% of users agree: this is the best makeup primer they have ever used.
- 93% of users agree: The Makeup Primer Spray makes skin feel noticeably smoother.
- Silicone-free formula creates a light, breathable barrier between skin and makeup.
- Ideal primer for sensitive skin and normal skin types.
- Helps to prevent redness, uneven skin tone and large pores.
- Proven to reduce the need for touch-ups or blotting.
- Formulated to be worn with or without makeup.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Xylitol Phosphate Esters, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Fructan, Propanediol, Xylitol, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Silica, Coconut Acid.
Recommended for all skin types, but they also have an Oil Control formula.
Overall Assessment: Amazing, paradigm shifting primer!
$35.00 for 4 oz. & $49.00 for 8 oz. from Skindinavia, Amazon, SkinStore, Beauty.com and Dermstore (Affiliate Links).
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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I've heard such good things about Skindanavia Primer Spray and also Setting Spray. I must stick with my primers because I need the silicone, and truth be told, I hate spraying myself in the face ;)
ReplyDeleteThen this definitely not the primer for you, Allison!
DeleteI love the setting spray and I've been wanting to try out the primer. I've heard so many makeup artists say they love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really wonderful primer. You should try it to see what you think!
DeleteYou know, I rarely wear primer spray either because they feel so heavy usually. It's nice to know this is a great alternative to those heavy sprays!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely ultra-lightweight! It's definitely worth trying!
DeleteI've really been getting into sprays lately. I'll have to check this one out ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed by this one, and like I said– I'm not a big primer user!
DeleteThank you for this review my darling mind reader friend. I just bought the uber horrendous MUFE mattifying primer and I'm surprised at how awful this make my skin look :(
ReplyDeleteHow does this work on top of sunscreens? I wear Diorsnow and Chanel. Both leave me with a rather wet, slippery surface which I actually adore because my foundation does apply smoothly on top of them. However, my sunscreens do interfere with some of my foundations longevity, in particular my Chanel, Tom Ford, and D&G foundations.
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Funny timing! I haven't tried the MUFE mattifying primer, but I'm sorry to hear that it is so bad!!!!!!! I hope that you return it! This one works fine for me on top of my sunscreens. On me, it just seemed to disappear, and it didn't seem to impact the texture or consistency of the sunscreen or the foundation. I noticed that they had a little tester bottle available on their website (I think) and that might be better to try than committing to the full bottle.
DeleteI'm so glad that your place is taking shape, but am so sorry to hear that you had a horrible move. Moves are not in the least bit fun– or at least the packing, transporting of your worldly belongings, and then unpacking! Once you get settled and out of boxes you can select your kitty family members and life will be even better! I can't wait to see pictures of your new babies when you get them! Have a lovely weekend! xoxoxox
I had no idea this brand had a primer spray, how cool! I've been using the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water and love it. But, I'll definitely add this to my list to try!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really cool primer, and definitely worth trying!
DeleteOne of the best sprays out there!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you love it too!
DeleteI totally love this primer too. The first few weeks I used it I didn't realize it was a pre primer! It works great to set makeup.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you love it as well. Marcia! I haven't tried it to set makeup! I will definitely have to do that! Thanks for the tip!
DeleteI always hear raves about both this and the setting spray.
ReplyDeleteHi Erika, I am really pleased with it! I haven't tried their setting spray, but Marcia says that this also works well to set makeup!
DeleteI've been using this lately as well, and the more I use it the more I like it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really great primer, and I am not surprised that you like it a lot! :-)
DeleteI feel you on primers. I rarely use it now since some moisturizers (and foundations) do the job already.
ReplyDeleteI hear you, twinsy!!!!!! Of course we would feel the same way!
DeleteI have heard amazing things about Skindinavia products and have been wanting to try them for a while.
ReplyDeleteI have only tried this, but I definitely thin that it is well worth trying!
DeleteI've heard about these sprays and keep meaning to try one out!
ReplyDeleteI think that it is definitely worth trying out– especially if you love primers!
DeleteI hear some great review of this product!
ReplyDeleteHi Destany, It's a really nice primer, and I love that it is lightweight and not silicone based!
DeleteI need to try this out. I love Skindinavia- they make the Urban Decay setting sprays that I swear by.
ReplyDeleteHi Brianna! I had no idea that they made the UD setting sprays– that's so cool! This is definitely worth trying out!
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