Hi, everyone!
Today’s post is going to be a review of the LA Girl Pro Prep Smoothing Primer.
I first discovered this primer in 2015(when the LA Girl Pro Prep line of products were first released, I think…) I hadn’t started blogging then but I liked it.
I saw it again recently and thought to try it out(…and review it, of course)!
Product Description:
Make your makeup last all day with PRO Prep smoothing face primer. Pro Prep Primer creates a smooth appearance by filling in fine line and pores while providing the perfect surface for foundation. Formulated with light diffusing particles and skin nourishing Vitamin E this primer gives you a flawless finish on or off camera.
-Lightweight and easy to apply
-Paraben and fragrance free
-Softens skins and enhances makeup
-Helps makeup stay on longer
Review:
It comes in the usual “primer tube” packaging. This primer is 15ml, (incase you were wondering), so it is not cheap as it seems.
It is transparent in colour and has a silicone feel to it, that isn’t heavy. Upon application, it glides smoothly across the face and makes your face smoother. I like that it creates a nice base for applying foundation.
As for its priming abilities, it keeps your makeup longer. My makeup stayed put all day and didn’t budge. I also noticed it didn’t settle into fine lines or pores.
However, this primer isn’t best for oily skin. My T-zone was oily by the end of the day and the rest of my face was “dewy”.
Verdict:
I like this primer but I find that I have to use it with the Boots Mattifying Makeup Base to keep my face non-oily. You’d love it if you have dry and combination-to-dry skin.
If you have combination-to-oily skin or oily skin, this may not be best. It simply isn’t mattifying or oil-controlling in any way.
Have you used the LA Girl Pro Prep Primer? Did you like it? What mattifying primers would you recommend?
Price: N2500-3000
Where to buy: Cosmetic Stores near you
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i own and have tried this primer. i agree it definitely isn’t for oily skin but i do wear it on days when i am just wearing powder or just makeup my face for fun or simply for a short period. I find using calamine lotion or becca ever matte primer are excellent for oily skin
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Thanks for stopping by! I haven’t tried the Becca primer yet; I fear it might be too mattifying.
I never thought calamine lotion was mattifying. Thanks for your comment….😘
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