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older skin primer

  • 25-02-2009 11:34PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Any recommendations on a good primer for mid-thirties skin? I've greasy splotchy skin, so any foundation I put on (at the moment, it's lancome) simply slides off before the day is out.

    I'm getting paid at the weekend so I'd love a few pointers before I hit town on Saturday.

    Thanks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭Quaver


    Not sure about older skin, but I have been using Smashbox primer since Christmas, and I find it really good. There's a smashbox counter in Clery's.

    Also, apparently Yves Saint Laurent primer is brillian, but fairly pricey (around €50). My 40+ year old aunt uses it and says its the best thing she has.

    As far as I can figure, these are the best two on the market at the moment. Hope this helps!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭mrsdewinter


    Great - I'll have a look at the smashbox and YSL websites before parting with any cash.

    Thanks for that


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭mrsberries


    Hi

    I also use the smashbox one, I like it but not hugely impressed by it. Clarins do a couple - Beauty Flash Balm, not strictly a primer but works wonders in holding your make up in place and giving a great finish to your base, and Instant Smooth which smooths your skin and mattifies it. Both are great.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭sunshine rose


    Another smashbox primer user here! I find it brilliant. They have a few different types of it i.e a green-tinted one for a colour corrector, so im sure that they will have one that is suitable for older skin. No doubt that the assistants at the smashbox counter will help you.:pac:
    Hope you find one you're happy with!:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭zzxx


    I use the Laura Mercier one and it's pretty good. They're in BT's, beware of wanting to buy everything on the counter though!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Although it's not officially a primer, I use Estee Lauder Idealist as a primer, I love it but it's pricey.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭mrsdewinter


    All great replies.
    @mrsberries, I actually bought the Clarins beauty flash balm a couple of years ago but I think I ended up leaving it behind somewhere.
    Thanks for all the help...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 353 ✭✭MS.MONEYPENNY


    Hi,

    Any recommendations on a good primer for mid-thirties skin? I've greasy splotchy skin, so any foundation I put on (at the moment, it's lancome) simply slides off before the day is out

    Sorry this mite be a little late for you but I've had the same problem as you:( I used "Smashbox" but really couldn't see any difference, except in my pocket! I now use "Lancome- LA BASE pro" and find it great. It's around 33 euro and lasts well:)


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