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Cover FX BritePrep FX

What it is:A brightening foundation primer and photo-aging defense.What it does:Cover FX BritePrep FX is an "anti-UV" primer that protects skin against the signs of photo aging, which are sun spots, hyperpigmentation, and sallow/dull tone. This primer has an instant skin-brightening effect that blurs the appearance of lines and pores. Also, with its SPF 50 cream-balm texture, it creates the perfect canvas for foundation blending and wearability.What else you need to know:This product can be used on sensitive skin as it is free of parabens, oils, and fragrances. All CoverFx products are gluten-free.
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3.769 out of 5
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Review 1 for BritePrep FX
Jodilr
Location:Winnipeg, MB
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Green
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
It does brighten but...
-01.18.13
Quick Take: lightweight
I find this to make my skin look oily and it does not even out or 'prime' the skin as good as some of the other products on the market if you are looking for something to give you that even-toned look. If you are prone to dry skin and looking for something with a shine and a high SPF this would be good for you. Another thing to watch for is that I find that it can be reactive to other products I have applied to my skin in that it kind of 'clumps' or 'peels' off dependant on the lotions/foundation I have used.
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Review 2 for BritePrep FX
i59feelpretty
Location:Tucson, AZ
Skin Type:Oily
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pretty Good
-12.30.12
Quick Take: controls oily shine
I like BritePrep because it controls my very oily nose shine for longer than most products. It also gives a nice glow to my face.
I use moisturizer, then quickly and lightly smooth it over my face, starting at my nose, forehead and chin. If you rub it, or take too long, it will sort of peel.
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Review 3 for BritePrep FX
peace227
Location:Providence, RI
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
my staple -- great product
-12.21.12
Quick Take: evens out skintone
I use this product year-round. It definitely has a mild highlighting, smoothing effect and a moisturizing quality. It is a little oily, but for my age 50+ fair skin it is perfect. As a melanoma survivor, I was drawn to this product, in part, because of the high SPF. I had gotten a sample of it a couple of years ago, and have used it continously since. I am not a big make-up wearer, and so I use this and some light powder, and it leaves me with a smooth complexion. I should also say that I am not someone who spends a lot on beauty products, and this the only product I would pay this much for. It is definitely worth it to me.
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Review 4 for BritePrep FX
traceylovemyage
Location:Nebraska
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
the perfect primer
-12.19.12
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing
Look know further - this is the one! This is smooth feels heavenly going on - you only need a little - spf 50 is great to protect me skin. foundation goes on better too
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Review 5 for BritePrep FX
jrieds
Location:New York, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Brightening but Clumpy
-12.09.12
I didn't care for the texture when putting the primer on my face (it doesn't feel as smooth as other primers), and although it did appear to "brighten" my face, it appeared to clump with my foundation (even though I had applied it after the primer had dried) later in the day.
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Review 6 for BritePrep FX
ktothela
Location:New Orleans, LA
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Something to try
-10.09.12
Quick Take: evens out skintone, fast-absorbing
I do like this product. It takes some getting use to due to the fact that it does have a shimmer to it. It is NOT over the top with the shimmer and shine though. I use this as my base and then on top use a powder foundation. It has helped to make my skin look much more smooth and I always get compliments on my makeup and skin. It is pricey but I believe this product is worth it.
+1point
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Review 7 for BritePrep FX
wrenna
Location:Chicago, IL
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Stellar
-10.09.12
I love this primer. It makes my skin glow, but it's subtle enough that I don't look over done or sparkly. I love the fact that it has SPF 50, so I don't need a separate daily sunscreen. I can't recommend this enough.
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Review 8 for BritePrep FX
sundaysun
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
SPF 50 in a primer - unheard of!
-10.03.12
Quick Take: protective!
I am pretty diligent about wearing sunscreen. Over the years I've had laser and IPL, and I know how expensive it can be to repair the damage the sun can cause. This is a great product for drier skin, and remember that a little goes a long way. It's one of very few products that I will continue to use in my daily skin care routine. It provides a great sun protecting base for tinted moisturizer or foundation. It can look very greasy and shiny if you use too much, but it will sink in after 20 minutes or so. I use this alone on weekends and while on vacation. I have also used it as an emergency sunscreen if I am out in the sun too long and need to reapply sunscreen. Wear sunscreen every day!
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Review 9 for BritePrep FX
Pears
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Brite Prep FX
-09.22.12
I love this stuff!!! I used a free promo code and got a sample of it with my last order and I'm thinking about buying a full size bottle. I love the texture and it works beautifully with my foundation. I can see how some of the bad reviewers had an issue with it being too shiny, but I always set with powder so that isn't an issue for me.
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Review 10 for BritePrep FX
weebo
Location:Grand Rapids, MI
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:35-44
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
not for me
-09.18.12
Quick Take: moisturizing, oily
This is too heavy on my skin and causes breakouts. Also, the formula separates, so when I squeeze it out, I have to mix the clear liquid with the white lotion on the back of my hand.
It looks fine on the skin, but it doesn't let my skin breathe. It's too oily.
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Review 11 for BritePrep FX
bbgirl1980
Location:Norwalk, CT
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
instant brightening effect
-09.08.12
I am shocked at the lackluster reviews for this product. I notice an INSTANT brightening effect when I apply this. In fact the effect is so noticeable I often only use it in areas I want highlighted
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Review 12 for BritePrep FX
magdy
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excelent
-09.02.12
I had been working in hospital for years and I didn't found anything like this protection and covering . Also provide moisturizing.
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Review 13 for BritePrep FX
Anonymous
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Green
Age:18-24
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Quite horrid
-09.01.12
I'm looking for a new primer and decided to get a sample of this. If you have combo skin like me, I would HIGHLY advise you not to buy this product. In fact, I can't imagine this product working for anyone in general.
First of all, this primer feels greasy and heavy. I don't know about brightening but it sure makes it look like an oily mess. I already have oily skin so this is a no-go for me.
For some reason, this primer is tinted and once it dries, it settles into any dry areas you might have. For me, it's around my nose and I ended up with a weird thick outline on my face.
Secondly, this primer made my Double Wear Light look cakey and streaky. It simply looks bad. And Cover FX should feel bad.
And finally, the price...really...? At that cost, I would expect unicorns to jump out of the tube and gently use their magic to make my skin look radiant. But no. That doesn't happen and therefore, the price isn't justified.
Yes, it has 50 SPF but there is a thing called sunscreen out there that works just as well (if not better).
So overall, I wouldn't recommend this primer to anyone. It's too greasy, too heavy, and makes your skin look terrible.
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Review 14 for BritePrep FX
Anonymous
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Greasy
-08.28.12
Left my combination skin greasy.
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Review 15 for BritePrep FX
beautyfinds08
Location:Palos Verdes, CA
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not that great
-08.21.12
I was really hoping for some brightening effects, but unfortunately, this did nothing. I returned it. It made my face look oilier than before.
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Review 16 for BritePrep FX
Cleos
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amazing
-08.17.12
I got this as a sample, used it this morning, and I'm totally buying the full size! I have oily skin but my skin has looked matte all day. (I also used Urban Decay De-slick) I love the high spf and usually stay away from spf products as they always make me greasy but not this one. I could tell immediately after doing my foundation that any cakiness was taken care of and my skin had a smooth and elastic look to it.
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Review 17 for BritePrep FX
JJT3
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good Primer
-08.15.12
This primer goes on smooth and never flakes. It makes my pores look small however my face does become a tad bit greasy. Best of all its SPF 50!! Which sad to say is more than most facial moisturizers out there.
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Review 18 for BritePrep FX
beautyfinds08
Location:Palos Verdes, CA
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Okay..not worth the price
-08.11.12
I bought this product for the brightening effects, but sadly, found no results. It is greasy and made my skin look more oily. I was not thrilled with it. And it was expensive for not delivering promised results.
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Review 19 for BritePrep FX
Paiger23
Skin Type:Oily
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:18-24
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Not worth the money
-08.01.12
Quick Take: greasy
I bought this stuff because of the skin brightener, primer, and high spf. However, It did not work with my oily skin. Plus it was super expensive. I ended up returning it and just getting a sun screen from loreal and I would say it worked better for not making me shiny especially for only being around 7 bucks.
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Review 20 for BritePrep FX
ec345336
Location:Wales, WI
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Unexpected benefit and skin saver
-07.20.12
Quick Take: lightweight, evens out skintone, fast-absorbing, amazing sun protection
Recently I had to spend three days in direct sunlight for hours on end. I had forgotten my sunscreen and the first day I caught a bit of a burn.BritePrep FX to the rescue, the SPF 50 saved my skin on day 2 and 3. It may be a bit pricey as sunscreen, but I am now a fan for life!
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