L'oreal Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer

Last December, L'oreal had a sale on ALL of their products (25% discount) and I thought it would be the best time to try out their newest face primer, the L'oreal Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer. 


So essentially, what a primer does for you is that it preps skin for make up application. It's supposed to reduce/mask the appearance of large pores and fine lines so your make up looks totally flawless. It pretty much serves the same purpose as a paint primer, smoothing out any rough surface na hindi keri ng liha before laying on the paint.


I've been using this for a few months already and I can't really bring myself to say that I love this. I like it, but it isn't exactly Holy Grail material. I think there are other better options out there.

Product Claims:

Smoothness you can touch, transformation you can see, even up close!

New Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer instantly smoothes pores and creates an even surface, so that you get a more flawless make-up result that lasts.

The silky, lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimises the look of pores and fine lines to transform your skin surface.

What I Like:

• Keeps oilies away
• Can make a bad foundation formula last all day
• Also improves staying power of anything else you put on your face
• Doesn't cake under makeup
• Makes skin look like it's glowing from within
• Didn't break me out

What I don't like:

• Unhygienic packaging (wish this came in a tube!)
• Doesn't cover up and reduce the appearance of fine lines and large pores that well :|
• A bit difficult to spread, you have to warm up the product first with your fingertips before applying, because if you don't it ends up looking patchy.
• It made foundation application a bit difficult too (especially if the formulation dries up fast) so you have to be really quick when blending it out
• This is not the best product if you're always in a hurry or you don't have the patience to figure out the best way to apply it

Would I repurchase?
Maybe not. As soon as I finish this jar, I'm trying out a different brand. 


Where to get:
At L'oreal counters at Watsons or department stores, Php 945 for a 15 ml jar (but since I got mine on sale, it was only around Php 700+)


Have you tried out this primer already? What can you say about it? :)

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

This primer has been getting a lot of good reviews (it has a 4.8/5 rating on makeupalley.com) and a lot of  make up artists/ beauty bloggers claim it's as good as Urban Decay's Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance (both of which are way beyond my budget). So when I was able to get one for myself, I'm glad to say it did live up to all the hype. If you are looking for a good but affordably priced eyeshadow primer, this one definitely fits the bill.

It looks beige in the bottle, but when spread out it's translucent. 

What I like:

• Makes eyeshadow last all day long (more than 12 hours), prevents creasing/smudging
• Makes colors more vibrant and pigmented
• Easy to spread
• Consistency is perfect- upon application, doesn't dry too fast or too long. Just wait for about 5 seconds and you can start applying eyeshadow
• The price- only Php 298
• Easy to find- available at all Etude House branches

What I didn't like:


The packaging- don't get me wrong, it looks nice, but it has a doe foot applicator which can be a bit unhygienic; plus when you've almost consumed the contents, it will be a bit hard to scrape up all the remaining product. It would've been nicer if it came in a squeeze tube.


How to Apply:

1. Take a small amount, swipe it onto an empty make up palette or the back of your hand (compared with swiping it directly onto lids, I find it more hygienic this way haha)
2. Spread all over lids and up to the browbones. I also sometimes put a bit of primer onto the lower lashline.
3. Apply eyeshadow

Would I repurchase?


Yes!