45%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C22-20 Alcohols, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin Tocopherol Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hamaelis Viginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Retinyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Polyamino Sugar Condesate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorphensin, Benzoic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Saccharomyces/Xylium Black Tea Ferment, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Green 5 (CI 61570), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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7 years ago

Let me start off by saying this primer isn't awful - it just doesn't fill me with awe and epiphany. This is the first Laura Mercier product that I've ever tried. I've been so scared off by the high...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue



1.0
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8 years ago

I have very oily skin so I bought this thinking it would keep my makeup in place and prevent too much oiliness. I know you never get through a day without some oil, but I thought this might...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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8 years ago

I was really disappointed with this primer. It was quite pricey and I really needed something to control the oiliness and creating a smoother surface to my foundation. This product is very...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

Fantastic product if you have an oily skin.. it will take care of your skin at the same time keep you off the harmful effects of the make up that will follow..

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

I do like this product but I feel it has been marketed wrong its more like a moisturiser than a primer to me as when it goes on the face is really wet and you have to wait for it to dry before you...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

For my normal skin (cheeks) this stuff is great. Goes on smooth like lotion, soaks into my skin and holds foundation all day with a nice, matte finish. For my T-zone, this wasn't great. After a...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I don't know why there are such bad reviews on this primer but it is amazing on my skin. I am so glad I tried it for myself, after reading all the reviews I almost by passed it. Just shows that...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I was the type of person not to use primer. I thought it was just a way for cosmetics companies to make more money. Then I noticed that the best foundations, Marc Jacobs, Dior, or Lancome looked...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

I was looking for a primer to wear under foundation to help minimize pores, create a smoother canvas, and make makeup last longer. It didn't do any of these things, I wanted to like it so bad too!...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

Absolutely terrible, did nothing at all - an extra step and it smells disgusting. Do not buy.

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

This primer is mediocre. I don't have anything amazing to say about it nor do I have anything bad. It didn't break me out but it also didn't keep me very matte during the day. My makeup didn't...

About reviewer (158 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


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9 years ago

Absoulute rubbish i have to say this does nothing for lasting power lasts 3-4 hours at the most i still shine and it really had no benefit will not ne getting this again

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

Came complimentary with a magazine in a 30ml tube. I apply it after my moisturizer, need to wait for a few minutes so the product settles nicely and evenly on the face. Thereafter I apply sunblock...

About reviewer (201 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


2.0
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9 years ago

Pros: - feels hydrating on the skin - packaging is handy - didn't break out Cons: - wore this with the laura mercer tinted moisturiser and it still slides off my face - wore this with...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

This takes forever to set? It feels tacky for so long no matter what I do, and obviously foundation+tacky primer=terrible look

About reviewer (337 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

So I've been searching for the best primer for my very oily skin. I have told that i should use products that are oil free so i tried our Laura Mercier's oil free primer and It worked really well...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This worked really well for me. I have sensitive skin that is combination (oily in the summer). No problems, no break-outs. Pretty expensive though, so if I can find something else that works, I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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9 years ago

hi this product was stated as really good, but i had a DIFFERENT experience. one i find that it does not go on smooth like using bareminerals primer... which i should have never changed. and it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

This primer broke me out terribly. I had the worst acne including paonful cystic since my teens. I stopped using and my skin cleared up almost immediately. Returned and went back to hourglass.

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I'm surprised that there are so many negative reviews for this product given how well it's worked for me so far. I have sensitive combination skin which is prone to breakouts but is...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen