Best makeup primer?

[wdwmom2]

Some of the Monistat reviews state it gave users cystic pimples (those big, painful ones that take a while to go away). Anyone experience this with the Monistat?

I ordered the Smashbox Photo Finish primer yesterday. I'd like to get the Monistat b/c it's MUCH cheaper but NOT if it causes painful pimples.

I occasionally get the deep, painful pimples. But in the past 5 months or so that I have been using it, I haven't had any!!!

The few bad reviews about the cystic acne made me a little hesitate about trying it, but I am so glad I did!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Never had those pimples, and no one that I know IRL that has used it does (that they've admitted to, LOL!).

 

[Buckalew11]

I've used Smashbox, Bare escentuals and monistat and some other one that was at the beauty supply store, so "professional". Anyway, I cannot tell a difference between Monistat and the others. The price is right too. I think it is the one you should try!!

 

[RitaZ.]

I have not used primer, but I'm curious. Is it a gel or light lotion?

 

[Aimeedyan]

I have not used primer, but I'm curious. Is it a gel or light lotion?

It's like a gel - not oily, sorta silicony. It's clear, I just spread a thin layer on my face after my moisturizer dries. It's interesting that even after just a layer of primer, my face already looks smoother and more even.

 

[RitaZ.]

It's like a gel - not oily, sorta silicony. It's clear, I just spread a thin layer on my face after my moisturizer dries. It's interesting that even after just a layer of primer, my face already looks smoother and more even.

You just answered another one of my questions. I may have to give one a try.

 

[meliss8599]

Do you HAVE to use moisturizer for a primer to set/work right? I don't moisturize b/c I dislike the sticky feeling it leaves on my face.

 

[Buckalew11]

no, I do not think it is necessary. I don't always use a moisturizer.

 

[rn4val]

I use Lorac AquaPrimer. I goes on very smooth and is for sensitive skin. That is the one on of the consultants at Sephora recommended and then I use Halo powder foundation by Smashbox.
Debbie

 

[Aimeedyan]

Do you HAVE to use moisturizer for a primer to set/work right? I don't moisturize b/c I dislike the sticky feeling it leaves on my face.

No, you don't have to. I do because my skin has decided to be horribly dry after I hit 30. Before that it was so oily my makeup slid off

 

[RitaZ.]

I use Lorac AquaPrimer. I goes on very smooth and is for sensitive skin. That is the one on of the consultants at Sephora recommended and then I use Halo powder foundation by Smashbox.
Debbie

Ok, I began my search and this one came up. It's water based, I like that. Is this one also like a gel? Is it colorless? TIA