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?

[73dexter]

It is probably worth pointing out that the Nivea balm contains methylparaben which many people try to avoid.

[MrsGToYou]

Wow, that's quite the ingredients list!

[TheDevilMadeMeDoIt]

Fix and Perfect is stuffed full of silicones:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone PEG- 10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lecithin, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbic Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Tocopherol, Alphaisomethyl Ionone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Sapphire Powder, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol.

[thebear1]

I use the Rimmel fix and protect, really like it.

[TeenyfTroon]

Thanks, dexter.

[MrsGToYou]

I really like it and think it works

[73dexter]

It's the blue one.

[TeenyfTroon]

dexter, which Rimmel primer? I've just googled and there's 4 different ones coming up! Rimmel primer boots search

[mogchothra]

I've been trying it for a few weeks now and quite like it. The smell does fade pretty quickly. I mainly use it on nights out and it holds my makeup better than other primers I've tried.

[AnitaPooh]

Thanks Cheesy, I'll give it a go.

[73dexter]

I use the Rimmel primer and it is very good.

[Cheesymonster]

Try Rimmel Fix and Perfect

[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

[MrsGToYou]

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

[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]

Ooh going to try this

[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

[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!

[Owl1nATowel]

Yes it's a little masculine!

[73dexter]

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

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

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

[Owl1nATowel]

Had to purchase

[Seahorsecandy]

Good tips!

[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.

[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.