But first I need to tell you a story about my skin. One week ago, I had oily/combination skin with acne; therefore every item of makeup I own is suited to that... meaning everything is matte, shine control, oil free etc. But last Thursday my prescription for my skin changed. My doctor prescribed me tetracycline and prescribed me benzoyl peroxide and Isotrex gel. These are two topical gel/creams that I apply twice a day. However both these products have completely dried my skin out and I am dry, flaky, peeling, burnt, dry and even more dry. It's depressing. So I needed a product I could use under my makeup that would both help and hide my dry skin! And I came across this holy grail! So now that we have the boring story over with, on to the review.
Basics
50ml
£4.99 (Currently on offer in boots for £3.99)
Description: "Provides an even and smooth base for effective make-up application and helps your makeup stay put. Absorbs instantly thanks to its light texture. Uses an effective hydrator for long-lasting moisturisation and a soft skin feeling."
It is also enriched with natural Almond Oil and Calendula Extract.
Packaging
Straight off the bat we can see how nicely packaged this is! It's packaged in a sturdy, round, glass jar with a pink lid (Yay pink). It also comes in a card box with all the ingredients and product details on it as well which is even more nifty. Overall, I really like how it's packaged, the fact that it comes in a box and it made in glass makes everything look more fancy and expensive!
This product is gel/serum based. It has a really nice texture and is very very hydrating. The scent is heavenly! It is actually the nicest smelling product I have ever owned! I can't even describe it! It's a mixture of freshness, summer and heaven. I'm in love. So a little goes a LONG way. You just need a teeny tiny bit and it will cover your whole face. It's cooling and refreshing whilst really moisturising. Once applied it makes your face look dewy so it's NOT matte. It needs about 2 minutes to sink in fully - so it's not quick to sink in which might be a problem for some of you but I don't care. Once it has sunk in, your skin feels velvety and smooth. It's NOT a tinted primer so it doesn't alter skin colour or cover blemishes or anything, however you look very glowy and healthy.
Performance
Although having only used this product for a few days, I have noticed that when I apply my makeup over the top of this, my dry skin looks drastically reduced and it smooths the flaky skin out. As I have bunt patches, this doesn't irritate this or sting at all which is fabbo! So I usually put this on at about 7:15am and take it off around 10:30pm and I feel that it does help my makeup last longer.
Overall
So overall, I think that if you have dry, flaky, sensitive skin.... GO FOR IT. For £4.99 for 50ml which is totally amazing! It can be easily compared to high end/premium brands!! I really love it and would encourage all of you to try this! There is also the same primer but for oily/combo skin if you're interested. However I can't give a personal recommendation as I haven't tried it but I have heard brilliant reviews for that as well! So I really encourage you all to buy this!
I hope you're all enjoying this fabulous warm weather here in Britain!
Happy Thursday
Lucy xoxo
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