did you know about this?

[Seahorsecandy]

According to everyone over in MrsGloss&TheGoss on Facebook, the in primer is Nivea men's aftershave balm. The 'sensitive' one. It's supposed to trounce all the pricey ones in terms of performance. Have you used it?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

D1 has just bought this. Will ask how she's getting on with it.

[Seahorsecandy]

Seems a bit strange to me! It's only about a fiver though so could be worth a punt. I usually wear Hourglass so a saving would be excellent

[Cheesymonster]

My favourite YouTuber tried it and didn't rate it. Not sure if she specified the sensitive one but she said it had too strong a smell.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

It does smell a little 'manly' (I tried it on my hand when dd bought it) initially but it soon fades. It did make my hand feel lovely and smooth!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Just messaged her. She says she really, really likes it.

[TannhauserGate]

Dare I ask what a primer is?

[fruitpastille]

Well that's irritating as I just spent 23 quid on a bare minerals one! And I am not really a primer kind of person.

[Seahorsecandy]

It's a hotly debated topic in Gloss.

Got be worth a try for the price

[Alisvolatpropiis]

I knew what this post would be avoid as soon as I saw it

I'm still unsure about whether to give it a go or not.

[Seahorsecandy]

It's not something I'd have considered before

[Cheesymonster]

Tann you put it on a clean face before foundation and it makes your make up go on smoother and last longer.

I don't think I'll try the Nivea balm. I can't get on board with Lanacane anti chafing gel either.

[TannhauserGate]

Ah, thank you

[AllThreeWays]

I have been using it for about 6 months. It works really well for me and I'm in Australia, so it's a bit hot at the moment. The man smell fades very quickly, I use it with the goss method, which is primer, then powder the foundation.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

DD1 says:

No good for dry skin.
You need a clean, dry face.
It absorbs pretty quickly but you do need to give it a good five minutes to ensure your skin is ready for makeup. Once it's absorbed, your skin will feel soft and smooth. Yes, your face will smell a bit manly, but after all your makeup is on you won't be left with any scent.
If you rub the product in, it crumbles. Disaster.
What you do need is a stippling brush or beauty blender - have found a Real Techniques stippling brush to work wonders.

[Seahorsecandy]

Good tips!

[Owl1nATowel]

Had to purchase

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Hope you like it. I plan to nick dd's for a try-out next time she comes home.

[73dexter]

My dh uses this so I will try it when my primer runs out. It does have quite a smell though.

[Owl1nATowel]

Yes it's a little masculine!

[73dexter]

I tried it today as the bottle was there. I prefer my normal primer tbh and don't see why it is supposed to be so great. It is also a little odd to smell of my dh! I keep getting whiffs of it!

[sacbina]

Been using it for years and find it great for my skin. I like the fresh smell and it feels nice and light, it's not as greasy or sickly floral smelling as women's products

[MrsGToYou]

Ooh going to try this

[littlewoollypervert]

I find Lanacane brilliant. I've run out so I'm using up some L'Oreal Studio Secrets which is more than twice the price, I'm a sucker for a bargain so may pick some of the Nivea up after work this evening!

[MrsGToYou]

Dozens of women over on Mrs gloss surely can't be wrong ?!

[AnitaPooh]

Does anybody know of a primer that doesn't have silicone in it? The Studio Secrets one and the Lanacane anti-chafing one bring me out in spots