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Showing posts with label primers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label primers. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Cover FX's Clearprep FX Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment $39
Clearprep FX is a combo primer and anti-acne treatment, and is AMAZING. It does exactly what a primer should do, and eliminates one step in my regimen (acne treatment).
The two negatives: 1. The price tag. 2. Because of reason #1, I tried to limit my use of this product so that I wouldn't have to buy another one for a long time. So for about 6 months, I used it only once or twice a week, pretty much only when I was going out and wearing lots of makeup. After a few months, the chemicals broke down and it transformed from a gel to a watery, unusable liquid and I had to throw it out.
The positive: SO MANY!
This product will last you at least 6 months, because you only need a pea size amount for the entire face. It smoothes out the skin and pores without any tightness or drying feeling. The skin absorbs it in seconds, and it keeps my makeup in place all freakin' night. I didn't use it often enough to notice any acne-fighting benefits, but it kept my skin completely matte and shine/oil-free until I washed it off. It's less greasy than other primers, but if you're going for a glowy/dewey look, this isn't the right primer for you.
Bottom line: If you have combination or acne-prone skin, this is a must-have if you plan on putting on a bunch of makeup and going out. It's expensive, but worth it.
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