Sunday 26 February 2012

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Primers Review

Hello everyone,

Today I am sharing a review on 2 of the L'Oreal studio Secrets primers.

I am not very experienced when it comes to primers, I have only tried No.7 primers in the past however I do know when something works and when something doesn't and for me, these primers are a definite let down!

I have been using the L'Oreal Studio Secrets anti-redness and L'Oreal Studio Secrets anti shine, mattifying primers and so far I am not loving them at all!



What they say:-
L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Anti-Redness Primer gives a uniform skin tone. 
All women can harness the power of these primers to create the illusion of a flawless complexion. It’s just a matter of obeying the laws of complementary colours! To neutralise a shade simply apply its complementary shade.

For example: the green tinted primer reduces the appearance of red, giving the skin a more even tone.

L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Anti-Shine Mattifying Primer acts like a ‘second skin’, weightless on your complexion. Easy to apply and comfortable on the skin, it mattifies oily areas and doesn’t leave a greasy residue.


Directions:-

1- Apply the L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Anti-Shine Mattifying Primer in little dabs onto shiny areas (forehead, nose and chin) and around the nose.
2- Smooth towards the outside of the face.


1- Apply L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Anti-Redness Primer in little dabs on red patches, and then tap with your fingertips to work it into the skin. 

 What I think:





In my opinion I don't particularly think the mattifying primer works very well, I always find it makes my skin more oily throughout the day (which I do NOT need!) and it makes my makeup slide off my face too. I don't like the consistancy of the primer either, despite what they say, to me the product feels slightly greasy. If you have oily skin like myself, then I recommend staying away from this.
(Pictures taken with iPhone 4s)

I think the anti- redness primer works well to even out redness but the consistancy is very runny.

I wouldn't choose either of these primers over the Urban Decay setting sprays!

The L'Oreal primers retail at around £10.00 each and are cheaper than Urban Decay setting sprays which cost around £20 but I believe you get what you pay for and the quality of Urban Decay setting sprays justify the price!



Natasha Carly x
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39 comments:

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  2. hum thanks for telling me this .. i was going to buy it

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  3. I always wondered what those products do haha



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  5. I totally agree about these Primers! Make me feel like my make up is sliding off not staying on! I know it's pretty expensive but the Cover FX primers are amazing & SO worth the money. I've reviewed it on my blog if you fancy a read http://saidshewhat.blogspot.com/2011/08/prime-time-with-cover-fx.html xCx

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  6. awesome. i wished i dicovered the existence of mattifyers before i went to india last year. looking back on the pictures,, im just so oily hehhe.

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      Thanks for commenting! :) x

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  7. The first one looks great. I am using mayblline's The Smoother at the moment and I love it! :) x

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    1. Thanks for letting me know! I'll check it out :) x

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  8. Ohh I don't think I'd like to put something that green all over my face haha I don't really use a Primer, I probably should though :/ xx

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    1. Thank you for commenting! :)

      You should definitely have a look at getting some, they can be really good and improve how you make up applies to your skin!

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  9. I will have to check that out! :)
    Thank you for the comment and for following back! x

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  10. love your blog dear!
    I'm a new follower !
    Thank you for your sweet comment !

    love xoxo

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      Thank you for mine sweetie! :) x

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  12. Lovely post!!! I'm a L'oreal fan ;)
    Thank you so much for your comment in my blog and for following me :) I love your blog so I'm following you back <3

    Evi xoxo

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  13. I own the antiredness and I like it but i hate that it's shimmery!

    Thanks for following, ofcourse I'll follow you back you have such a cute blog (:

    I'll be doing a giveaway so look out for that (:

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      Thank you for following back! xx

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  14. i try to avoid any product that makes my skin oily! great post! I may have to try the anti-redness primer...

    :)
    xx

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      I have had a look at your blog and I am now following :)

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  15. I've never really been a big primer fan, i've only tried a couple. Thanks so much for this review, i definitely will stay away from these products! xx

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  16. Thanks for this review, darling!
    I haven't use a primer yet.. probably I will buy these two.
    Since Loreal has been my skin's friend.

    P.S. Thanks, darling!
    I'm now following you back in GFC.
    See you around :-)

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      I look forward to reading more of your posts! :)

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  17. really like your profile picture:)
    take a look at my blog and follow if you like it
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  18. omg ...thx for sharing this... although i dont use makeup,mabbe my mom will be helped with ur sharing
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  19. we don't have that in Portugal..:( but definetely sounds great!!

    Leonor
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    1. Oh that's a shame! I'm sure you could find it online!
      Thanks for commenting :)

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  20. Thank you for your comment!
    I am now following you :)

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  21. looks like a great primer!

    followed you back thanks :)
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