I’ve tried lots of foundation primers.  Some are good and some are just plain horrible.  This one ranks with one of the better products on the market.

Pros:  Paraben-free.  Goes on smoothly.  Has no discernible fragrance.  Available almost everywhere.  You may already have a L’Oreal coupon you can use to get it at a discount.  Made in USA.

Cons:   The container is not-so-great.  It’s a little glass jar with a screw off lid.  REALLY inconvenient if you have long fingernails like I do! I used a little bamboo skewer – the kind you use for hors d’oeuvres at parties – to get the stuff out.  It only comes in one formula.  If you need oil control or bronzing or whatever, you’re out of luck.

In Summary:  This isn’t a bad product for “normal” skin, and is as good as some of the higher-priced foundation primers.  I don’t know if I’d call it “magic”, but it’s pretty good.   If it weren’t for the container and the fact that I have hyper-oily skin, I would continue using it.  But I still hate the container.

Rating:  4 out of 5 stars  

Price:  $12.95 for full-size (.5 fl oz) or $5.95 for trial size (.11 fl oz)

Available at:  drug stores, mass merchandisers, drugstore.com