Do you use the present as a foundation primer and still get blotchy results or dry patches? Are you interested in a foundation primer and want to know what others think about the present from philosophy? This is my humble review of the product.
Why wear a foundation primer?
If you're like me, I pay particular attention to the products I use for my skincare routine. I like to use the good stuff for my face (not expensive, just good--there's a difference). After I'm done freshening up my skin I feel like all that went to waste once I start applying make-up. Now that I've started wearing a foundation primer when I wear foundation, I don't feel right when I don't use a primer--it's like going about without undergarments...some of you are into that, but I'm not.
Primer smooths out minor flaws on the skin and dries into a nice canvas on which foundation will longer. I actually do notice that my make-up looks fresher throughout the day when I wear a primer than when I don't.
FOUNDATION PRIMERS ARE NOT THE SAME AS OIL CONTROLLING PRODUCTS UNLESS THEY SPECIFICALLY SAY THAT IT HELPS CONTROL OIL OR MATTI FY THE SKIN. OIL-FREE DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT CONTROLS OIL, IT IS EXACTLY WHAT IS SAYS "OIL-FREE."
I just wanted to straighten that out. I have read numerous (15+..that was all I could handle) reviews on different websites (ones that sell make-up, as well as make-up forums) and a lot reviewers complained about how their skin still go oily as the day went on. I have also read reviews of people claiming that it's helped with shine (but those reviewers were in their 50's). If you haven't figured it out yet, excess sebum is caused by one or more of the following: hormones, genetics, diet, stress, or improper skincare routine. Nothing absorbs oil and mattifies better than some good blotting papers.
Onward to the Review:
"the present [sic] clear makeup for fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture. philosophy [sic]: do you crave airbrushed skin? do your wrinkles and pores deserve to appear minimized? are you searching for a new foundation? then we have a present for you." [sic]
----apparently philosphy likes to ignore capitalization.
The uses for the present:
can be used over oil-free moisturizer to help create a flawless looking complextion [sic]
can be used under makeup to help create a smoother finish [sic]
can be used along as an oil-free moisturizer for sensitive problem skin [sic]
The thing with the present is you have to wait a full 2 minutes, or 120 seconds, to let the thing set. It's a silicone based product so if you don't let it set, you're going to get some undesirable effects once you start smoothing on your foundation.
I notice when I first apply the present, my skin looks slightly airbrushed and slightly matte.
HOW MUCH OF THE PRODUCT DO I NEED TO USE? only a tiny amount, like a pea size. Don't use a ton or else you're going to get a blotchy finish. I have found that if I rub it between my hands and then press my hands on my face (cheeks, nose, chin, forehead etc) and neck, I get better results rather than rubbing it on my face.
DO YOU GET DRY LOOKING PATCHES OR BLOTCHY AREAS ONCE YOU APPLY LIQUID FOUNDATION? I did, when I used my fingers to apply foundation. I never use a sponge, so I don't know, but I've read about people who get blotchy areas, including me. I have found that when I use a FOUNDATION BRUSH, I DON'T GET BLOTCHY AREAS.
I didn't use the present for a while because my face would look worse when I use the present than when I didn't. But once I went back to using a foundation brush to apply foundation, my results were flawless.
$25 for 2.0 oz. It's pretty good price for the amount. The results...honestly if you can spend another $5, I would go with Laura Mercier's foundation primer hands down. With Laura Mercier you only get 1.75 oz, but I have absolultely no complaints or problems with Laura Mercier's foundation primer. None whatsoever, and the products is a better quality overall, my make up looks fresh THE ENTIRE DAY, unlike the present which looks good for 4 or 5 hours. Laura Mercier, I can put on my make up, and my face looks fresh from morning to when I get home. It's wonderful.
Bottom line:
$25 for 2.0 good deal for the price you pay and the amount you get
Applying foundation with a brush gets better results than using fingers to rub on foundation
Little to no effects on oil control
MUST LET IT SET FOR 2 MINUTES.
Does airbursh skin somewhat (smoothen out pores and fine lines)
Lavender smell
Finicky with results...sometimes I get good results, other times I have to wash my face all over again and start from square 1.
If you want a flawless (I mean FLAWLESS) foundation primer go with Laura Mercier ($30 for 1.75 oz)
Forget smashbox's (1oz for $36-$42) ridiculous.
Why wear a foundation primer?
If you're like me, I pay particular attention to the products I use for my skincare routine. I like to use the good stuff for my face (not expensive, just good--there's a difference). After I'm done freshening up my skin I feel like all that went to waste once I start applying make-up. Now that I've started wearing a foundation primer when I wear foundation, I don't feel right when I don't use a primer--it's like going about without undergarments...some of you are into that, but I'm not.
Primer smooths out minor flaws on the skin and dries into a nice canvas on which foundation will longer. I actually do notice that my make-up looks fresher throughout the day when I wear a primer than when I don't.
FOUNDATION PRIMERS ARE NOT THE SAME AS OIL CONTROLLING PRODUCTS UNLESS THEY SPECIFICALLY SAY THAT IT HELPS CONTROL OIL OR MATTI FY THE SKIN. OIL-FREE DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT CONTROLS OIL, IT IS EXACTLY WHAT IS SAYS "OIL-FREE."
I just wanted to straighten that out. I have read numerous (15+..that was all I could handle) reviews on different websites (ones that sell make-up, as well as make-up forums) and a lot reviewers complained about how their skin still go oily as the day went on. I have also read reviews of people claiming that it's helped with shine (but those reviewers were in their 50's). If you haven't figured it out yet, excess sebum is caused by one or more of the following: hormones, genetics, diet, stress, or improper skincare routine. Nothing absorbs oil and mattifies better than some good blotting papers.
Onward to the Review:
"the present [sic] clear makeup for fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture. philosophy [sic]: do you crave airbrushed skin? do your wrinkles and pores deserve to appear minimized? are you searching for a new foundation? then we have a present for you." [sic]
----apparently philosphy likes to ignore capitalization.
The uses for the present:
can be used over oil-free moisturizer to help create a flawless looking complextion [sic]
can be used under makeup to help create a smoother finish [sic]
can be used along as an oil-free moisturizer for sensitive problem skin [sic]
The thing with the present is you have to wait a full 2 minutes, or 120 seconds, to let the thing set. It's a silicone based product so if you don't let it set, you're going to get some undesirable effects once you start smoothing on your foundation.
I notice when I first apply the present, my skin looks slightly airbrushed and slightly matte.
HOW MUCH OF THE PRODUCT DO I NEED TO USE? only a tiny amount, like a pea size. Don't use a ton or else you're going to get a blotchy finish. I have found that if I rub it between my hands and then press my hands on my face (cheeks, nose, chin, forehead etc) and neck, I get better results rather than rubbing it on my face.
DO YOU GET DRY LOOKING PATCHES OR BLOTCHY AREAS ONCE YOU APPLY LIQUID FOUNDATION? I did, when I used my fingers to apply foundation. I never use a sponge, so I don't know, but I've read about people who get blotchy areas, including me. I have found that when I use a FOUNDATION BRUSH, I DON'T GET BLOTCHY AREAS.
I didn't use the present for a while because my face would look worse when I use the present than when I didn't. But once I went back to using a foundation brush to apply foundation, my results were flawless.
$25 for 2.0 oz. It's pretty good price for the amount. The results...honestly if you can spend another $5, I would go with Laura Mercier's foundation primer hands down. With Laura Mercier you only get 1.75 oz, but I have absolultely no complaints or problems with Laura Mercier's foundation primer. None whatsoever, and the products is a better quality overall, my make up looks fresh THE ENTIRE DAY, unlike the present which looks good for 4 or 5 hours. Laura Mercier, I can put on my make up, and my face looks fresh from morning to when I get home. It's wonderful.
Bottom line:
$25 for 2.0 good deal for the price you pay and the amount you get
Applying foundation with a brush gets better results than using fingers to rub on foundation
Little to no effects on oil control
MUST LET IT SET FOR 2 MINUTES.
Does airbursh skin somewhat (smoothen out pores and fine lines)
Lavender smell
Finicky with results...sometimes I get good results, other times I have to wash my face all over again and start from square 1.
If you want a flawless (I mean FLAWLESS) foundation primer go with Laura Mercier ($30 for 1.75 oz)
Forget smashbox's (1oz for $36-$42) ridiculous.
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