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bareMinerals Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
What it is: An amazing preservative-free foundation primer that's great for all skin types. What it does: Developed to combat flaky dryness, rough patches, fine lines, excess oil, enlarged pores, and uneven texture, this mineral-infused, satin-finish formula glides on seamlessly with no tacky feel to provide a skin-smoothing complexion before you apply foundation. For added age-defying power, it is infused with soothing plant extracts, antioxidants, and nourishing vitamins C and E.
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Review 1 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
-05.17.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
This makes your skin feel so smooth! I'm very impressed. I haven't noticed it doing a lot for excess oil, but I haven't noticed it making it worse either. Smaller than a pea-size drop covers my nose, forehead, cheeks, and chin - the box doesn't lie, less is more . One week I was unsure about it because I was breaking out a little bit, but had I realized the date I could've figured out it was a PMS thing.
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Review 2 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
-05.16.13
Not my favorite primer - the texture is almost a little too greasy for me and I didn't notice a difference when wearing it with/without my makeup.
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Review 3 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Good base to smooth out powder and keep all day
-05.13.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
Worth the money in combo with loose powder for coverage.
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Review 4 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Prime Time Foundation Primer
-05.13.13
Quick Take: lightweight
This product was ok....I honestly didn't notice that much of a difference if I used a really good moisturizer or a tinted moisturizer instead of the primer I felt the make up looked and lasted about the same. However, I did try the smashbox primer and that made a huge difference with my make up but it is more pricey. Overall I wouldn't purchase this product again and will be returning it to the store.
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Review 5 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Works as Intended
-05.12.13
Goes good with their mineral powder foundations - which I have used for years. Reduced flaky dryness to help my makeup go on better
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Review 7 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
LOVE it!
-05.11.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, softens skin
I never used a primer before but got this as a sample and totally loved it! It makes my skin super soft and my foundation goes on so much better when I use it. Definitely will buy again, I highly recommend it. No complaints at all.
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Review 8 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
the best
-05.10.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
I have tried other high end face primers and I will never stray again. One pump from the bottle gives you the right amount. It makes the makeup go on evenly and without lines.
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Review 9 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Great product.
-05.09.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
Tried other brands but this was the best in terms of keeping my foundation on my face. In addition it did not have anything in it that I was allergic to and went on smoothly as did my makeup when I applied it over it.
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Review 10 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
My favorite primer
-05.04.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, good for combination skin, good value
great matte primer, I have combination skin, aging and oily (oh sigh). I apply with my finger, make sure it's dry before I apply foundation (I use either Hourglass or Clinique for my skin type). I've tried more expensive primers and this one is really perfect for me. In combination with a good skin care regimen, it has really improved my skin.
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Review 11 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
primetime
-05.03.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
I got this to help the bareminerals matte stay longer on my combo-oily skin. It's not amazing but it does make it last a bit longer and help with oil. After i run out I might try the oil-control one after.
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Review 13 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
great for dry skin!
-04.30.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
This is my favorite primer of all time. Non-greasy, lightweight & a little goes a long way. It definitely helps with makeup application on my dry skin.
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Review 14 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Erases pores and locks in moisture
-04.30.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, moisturizing, smooths
This is the only primer I've ever tried that smooths over my enlarged pores while locking in the moisture from my moisturizer. I can use almost any foundation over this and it looks good.
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Review 15 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
first time using primer , what a great product
-04.28.13
Quick Take: lightweight
even though I am 60 I have never used primer. Got this in a sample set and loved it and the bare minerals powder makeup.
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Review 16 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
It's PRIME TIME any time
-04.25.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, makes skin silky smooth
i use this under my bareMinerals powder and it gives my skin a sikly feel. I have moderately dry skin, so this helps avoid dry spots when applying make-up.
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Review 17 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Goes on like silk!!
-04.21.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
I tested the foundation primer on my hand at the store and it felt very silky. I accidentally grabbed the neutralizer primer but when I got home and used it, it felt like regular moisturizer, plus it had a odd chemical like scent. I ended up taking back the Prime Time Neutralizer in exchange for the original Prime Time formula. Glad I did!! If you ever tried Smashbox's Photo Finish primer and felt that it was too thick and pilled up your foundation by mid day, then you definitely need to give this one a try. The primer feels smooth on the skin like silk, and even my Pro-Longwear foundation glides on with ease. If you have normal to dry skin issues, this is a winner!!
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Review 18 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Great primer!
-04.21.13
I received this as a sample from Sephora and after a week of use I immediately purchased the full size product. It helps my liquid foundation stay on longer and apply more perfectly. It's weightless and doesn't have any unnecessary fragrance (like the NARS primer) so this is my favorite primer I've tried so far.
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Review 19 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
Perfect product
-04.19.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
This product does everything it says it will. I love how you need to use such a small amount. This is the primer I prefer. I tried the brightening and it got clumpy in the bottle. I will stick to the original from now on.
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Review 20 for Prime Time™ Foundation Primer
-04.17.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, silky smooth
I LOVE this primer. I've found bareMinerals products just work VERY well together and this is no exception. I use this with the powder foundation. You don't need much at all, just a little dab on your finger tip, which makes the bottle last. Very worth it.
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