Archive for 'Primers'

Right now, I am currently roadtesting two primers from mineral makeup brand, Colorescience. I am just very amazed and impressed by this brand, as all their products seem to appeal to me. I’ll tell you more about it later, but I’d like to share my review of Colorescience Wild to Mild Skin Bronzer ( Sunreliable Primer ) that I have written in my other blog, Beautynomics.com
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Colorescience Wild to Mild Skin Bronzer

Skin Alison Raffaele Fast Forward Acne Response Primer is one of those unique primers that is different from the ones that I’ve been using. First, its texture is a bit different from the ones I’m accustomed to. Second, it promises to prevent acne as it is being applied on your skin, and it also has SPF ( 15 ) ! Now who wouldn’t want those added benefits?
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Mineral Makeup Review : Skin Alison Raffaele Face Forward Acne Response Primer

While I was chatting with Patty, a friend of mine, we were exchanging product recommendations that we were currently were raving about. Turns out, she’s given in and tried Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel, something that I’ve been reading in forums that is said to be a good primer under mineral makeup, or makeup, for that matter. As a fan and strong believer of primers ( since I believe silicone-based ones even out the skin specially for those who have large pores, icepick scars, and helps prolong the staying power of makeup ), I decided to check out her review, and I was so happy that she allowed me to share her entry to our Mineral Makeup Blog readers:
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A Surprise Primer Under Mineral Makeup : Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel

First things first, some good news!

Alison Raffaele has reformulated its products!

All of the new and reformulated products in the Alison Raffaele line are free of parabens, talc, mineral oil, gluten and fragrances. The new products are infused with Alison’s proprietary, anti-oxidant “Frutta di Vita” complex. Based on three key ingredients, pomegranate, goji berry and resveratrol, these powerful, natural ingredients shield the skin from harmful free radicals produced by environmental factors such as the sun, pollution, and stress. .

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Mineral Makeup News : Alison Raffaele Reformulates and Launches New Primers

One of the most indispensable things in my makeup kit, my vanity table, and my mother’s bathroom ( where I’m currently camping out to apply makeup since my room’s not yet set up ) is a makeup primer. Makeup, including mineral makeup, need a smooth base ( the face ) to glide on to have a flawless and beautiful coverage and finish. Primers sort of “fill in” imperfections, making them look not too obvious, as well as make pores look smaller. Best of all, they help makeup stay longer on the skin.

Well, that’s why I can never live without makeup primers.
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Mineral Makeup Review : Camellia Rose Skin Smoothing Primer