Why have I only just discovered primer?!

[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

Just used some for the first time today, and OMG! It has taken 5 years off me, at least.

Yay!

[ElphabaisWicked]

I used a couple of pea sized amounts.

[doglover]

Thanks, EW.

[FannyPriceless]

Interesting.... I had no idea this 'primer' thingamajig existed.

However, I discovered something possibly related in the last week. Since it has been a bit sunny I have started wearing sun block under my make up, and it seems to have a similar effect to what you are describing.

I bought some Clinique city block SPF 25. I put it on and wait a few minutes before putting foundation on. In the few minutes after applying it my skin goes smoother, lighter, and more even! Which is weird as I have always found facial sun blocks greasy before.

What magic is this? And I would I get even better results from a primer? Or preferrably primer / sun block if such a thhing exists?

[Sparklingbrook]

I may have to use a bit more, but the tube is scarily small.

[ScarfOfSexualPreference]

Well, using this thread as my inspiration- I'm about to use primer for the first time. I picked up samples of the 3 that Bodyshop do, will try them in turn and see if it's for me!

[TimeForMeAndDD]

My Monistat has arrived but I'm going to wait until the weekend to try it, just in case it goes horribly wrong. I'm using the Avon primer at the moment. I bought it a while a go but didn't rate it so didn't use it. Now however, I think it's fab! It works best if I put it on a good 20 minutes to half hour before my foundation. My foundation then goes on smoothly and stays on all day. My skin looks lovely, I'm positively glowing! I don't need to use as much foundation either.

[pluckingupcourage]

well, I have used the (£3!) lanacane anti-chafing stuff as a primer for the last couple of days and I did the half face of lanacane, half face of smashbox and it works like a dream for me. Was a bit odd having a full face of makeup (all dressed up and nowhere to go! DH wondered where I was off to). Makeup lasted very well (I was running around in the sunshine and in boiling hot car etc) and I was told I looked very awake.

Let me know how you get on TimeForMe!

[pluckingupcourage]

Should say that the results for the lanacane were equivalent to the smashbox, feels and looks very similar!

[drywhiteplease]

Ok ladies after all this hype I am going to use my precious day ALONE (!!!!) on Sunday to do a 45min trip to my local tesco ESP to buy some of this BD primer.is it really worth it?
Do I put it on after moisturiser and before foundation? That's a lot of stuff on face!

[skirt]

Tried the sudocrem last night and was mega impressed how soft my skin felt. Not sure my foundation stayed on any better but I tend to look like Bette Davies anyway after ten bottles of corona and a kebab.

Bought the Lanacane in savers for £4.55 so if that works, its a royal bargain.

[catinboots]

I've always used Sudocrem to do a face mask. It softens skin, gets rid of spots and makes me glow.

Will deffo be trying as a primer tomorrow.....

[ScarfOfSexualPreference]

Well, I tried all three Bodyshop primers over the last couple of days and have to say.... I prefer the matt one, felt very smooth but I couldn't tell any difference between the days with primer and without, and between the primers! I had the BD one in my hand this week but put it back. I'm ordering the Lanocane this week, actually reading the box makes me think I could use it for it's actual purpose too! I have some gladiator sadals that rub but they were £££ so I make sure I wear them every year! Will try on both face and feet!

[jan2011]

lol i am going to try the sudocrem today and then go and get the no7 primer with my voucher! always looking for easy ways to make a difference :)

[TimeForMeAndDD]

Well, the Monistat is fab! I love it! It's much less slimy oily than the Avon Magix, it goes on much smoother. Foundation goes on a treat, takes no work at all and it stays on all day. I am a convert and will be now treating my face to anti chafing gel on a regular basis. My purse is delighted!

[jan2011]

ah, i went to do m make up and forgot, i already have a no7 primer - its a cooling primer that makes your skin go kind of purple until you rub it in. its actually very good! thank you for reminding me i had it and to use it!

[Mrsrobertduvall]

I use the Laura Mercier primer, but have had to return 2 tubes as it was virtually water.
The manager said they'd had a problem.....

[skirt]

Hi the Lanacane anti chafing gel is in Poundland. It works as well so have stocked up. I will look 17 forever....

[ScaredyDog]

Thanks to skirt I just got two tubes of Lanacane in Poundland - saved more than £10!

Will try it tomorrow :)

[MrsGuyOfGisbourne]

Skirt that is a bargain! After trying and loving the smashbox primer, bought the lanacane gel in sainsbos- i think it was about 2.79, something like that - vastly cheaper than smashbox, but looks/feels/smells identical - so have now stocked up - it is truly fabulous!!!

[ScaredyDog]

Couldn't wait so just took my make up off, put some lanacane on, then put my foundation on top.

Bloody hell, it's good. Not used a primer before but I'm well impressed.

DP noticed - he said I looked like a doll :) Very, very smooth finish, never used anything like it :)

[ClaireHannahOwen]

Which is the BD one?!