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Primark Makeup / Foundation?

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Nanasmummy · 16/05/2023 09:27

Hello - have any of you tried any of Primark’s foundations? I’ve had a look online at reviews (mostly YouTube “influencers”, so take those with a pinks of salt), but one appears to be a double wear dupe. They also allegedly do a Bobbi Brown vitamin base dupe as well as a Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood glow dupe.

I’m still on the lookout for a DW light replacement as EL’s new foundation is too dark for me. I’ve also tried the no7 foundation recommended by quite a few on here, but even the palest shade is a bit too dark.

Please let me know if you’ve tried any of their makeup and whether it’s worth making the trip to try a few of them.

Thanks

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Reasonableadjustments · 16/05/2023 09:33

I tried the double wear dupe years ago. From what I remember it was ok but it didn't last as well as DW.

Nanasmummy · 16/05/2023 09:42

Reasonableadjustments · 16/05/2023 09:33

I tried the double wear dupe years ago. From what I remember it was ok but it didn't last as well as DW.

Thank you!

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Time40 · 16/05/2023 09:43

I've tried their Perfect Finish foundation and their Matte foundation. They were both horrible to apply - weird sticky textures, and hard work to get on. They don't look all that great, either. I'd say Avoid. (The loose face powder is good, though)

Reasonableadjustments · 16/05/2023 09:44

I mean. It was ok. It did the job - but I didn't love it and it definitely didn't last all day without needing touched up. And the shade range was smaller

Shellyp831 · 16/05/2023 09:44

I LOVE this foundation. Been using it for a couple of years. If you like full coverage it's great. I finish with nyx setting spray and it lasts all day.

Nanasmummy · 16/05/2023 09:55

Shellyp831 · 16/05/2023 09:44

I LOVE this foundation. Been using it for a couple of years. If you like full coverage it's great. I finish with nyx setting spray and it lasts all day.

Thank you for the tip about the setting spray! I think that I’ll need to try this regardless of the foundation.

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Bogggle · 16/05/2023 10:01

I don't use the foundation but I do absolutely love the Bobbi Brown primer dupe. It's so good! Feels so nice and it's so easy to apply

Nanasmummy · 16/05/2023 10:16

Bogggle · 16/05/2023 10:01

I don't use the foundation but I do absolutely love the Bobbi Brown primer dupe. It's so good! Feels so nice and it's so easy to apply

Thank you - that’s great to hear. I’ll definitely pick one of these up.

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OnceBitten25 · 16/05/2023 10:39

I've been using Primarks Airbrush foundation for a few weeks now and I rate it. It gives full coverage but feels lighter than EL or Il Makiage.

Gives a nice glow without looking greasy on my combination skin 😊

Nanasmummy · 16/05/2023 11:08

OnceBitten25 · 16/05/2023 10:39

I've been using Primarks Airbrush foundation for a few weeks now and I rate it. It gives full coverage but feels lighter than EL or Il Makiage.

Gives a nice glow without looking greasy on my combination skin 😊

Thank you - I hadn’t realised that they now have an airbrush one. It sounds lovely.

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