Another month has come and gone, and it's time again to view the results of the latest Readers' Poll! Let's see how you weighed in on affordable makeup primers, shall we? A total of 961 of you voted (thank you!) and here's what you had to say:
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE AFFORDABLE FACE PRIMER?
Complete results:
First Place
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
(178 votes)
Second Place
Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel (Smashbox dupe)
(170 votes)
Third Place
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer (157 votes)
Honorable Mentions:
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer (154 votes)
e.l.f. Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer (102 votes)
Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer (100 votes)
Complete results:
Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Shine Control Primer - 87 votes
Boots No. 7 Shine Free Makeup Base -13 votes
CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer - 15 votes
e.l.f. Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer - 102 votes
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer - 157 votes
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base - 178 votes
mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer - 4 votes
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer - 21 votes
Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel (Smashbox dupe) - 170 votes
Neutrogena Shine Control Primer - 24 votes
NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer - 19 votes
NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer - 11 votes
NYX Pore Filler - 14 votes
NYX Shine Killer - 15 votes
NYX Studio Perfect Primer - 7 votes
Palladio Herbal Liquid Foundation Primer - 22 votes
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Primer - 16 votes
Prestige Primed and Ready Face Primer - 1 vote
Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer - 100 votes
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer - 154 votes
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Luminizing Face Primer - 9 votes
Sonia Kashuk Primer - 13 votes
What do you think about these results? How did your favorite affordable primer rank? Anything surprise you, or did you have a feeling the results would be similar to this?
Personally, I was a little bit surprised! I reviewed the L'Oreal Perfecting Base a while ago and while it did make my makeup look very smooth, it did little to actually keep my makeup in place throughout the day (although, as I mentioned in my review, it doesn't claim to give makeup any additional staying power). So I'm wondering if I'm in the minority here, and if those of you who voted for this product have good results with staying power too? Also, I was happy to see that my Holy Grail primer, Black Radiance, got a little love. I'm glad that it's working for some of you out there!
If your favorite affordable primer wasn't an option in this poll, now is the time to let us know all about it. Please enlighten us!
This month's poll is now up and I switched to a snazzy new widget that will allow for more reader interaction in the future (see right-hand sidebar). I'd love it if you'd take a moment to vote--this month we're tackling lipstick textures/finishes. As always, the poll will remain active for one month, and then I'll post the results for discussion. Thanks so much for continuing to vote in these polls--I always love hearing from you and finding out what works for all of you!
I'm actually a big fan of Avon Magix.
ReplyDeleteI was actually going to add that as an option when I was creating the poll, but it appeared to be discontinued so I left it off. But maybe I was wrong?
Deletei agree avon magix is amazing!
DeleteAvon Magix is also my favorite primer, I love that it has SPF built in. It looks still available to me on Avon's site. I usually buy it on Ebay to get it a little cheaper too.
ReplyDeleteOh great! I must have been looking at something else then...sorry I didn't include that option in the poll!
DeleteHuge 2nd for MagiX Face Perfector SPF 20. Also, I use the L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer in my highlight areas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! I think I need to try it!
DeleteI have oily, acne prone skin & Avon Magix makes my foundation slip & separate on my face, not stay. Also made me & my co-worker break out. However, my mother-in-law has dry skin (she's 58), & loves it. It's one of her beauty products that she has repurchased many times.
Deletedo you guys use the illuminating or the regular with SPF?
DeleteI voted for Rimmel Fix & Perfect because it was the closest option, but I actually use (and much prefer) the Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro primer (in the blue & white tube). The original formula is sort of a peachy color, but the Pro formula is white (it blends quickly to invisible), and it works much better for me. I love it, and really notice a difference in my makeup's staying power when I don't use it. It can be kind of hard to find for some reason (some displays just have the original formula), so if I come across it on sale, I stock up!
ReplyDeleteI don't think i've ever seen the pro version! I'll have to look out for that one. Thanks!
Deletethe original version made me a lil itchy. i wonder if you have any problems w/ that also.
DeleteI can only buy it at one walmart in my area. It is a standard silicone base primer.. works well for what it is.. but I prefer my BR.. the Rimmel makes me too shiny.
DeleteThe pro 002 primer is a gaZillion times better IMO. Def check it out! I've seen it at drugstores, and my Ulta carries it as well!!
DeleteJust a heads up, my Kroger grocery store had the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base for 2.99 with their clearance merchandise.I also saw it at my Dollar General for $5 and I know it's selling for 11.99 at Target yesterday so just a heads up if anyone wants to try it!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!! Thanks!
DeleteI love, LOVE Reviva's primer but it wasn't on the list. But, I'm really glad to see what was picked as the most popular brands.
ReplyDeleteGood to know! Thanks!!
DeleteI like the Victoria's Secret Hydrating Pro Primer! It's sold for $18 which isn't super affordable, but compared to the Smashbox one, I'll take it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the rec!!
DeleteI found that the Monistat made me break out REALLY badly :( Be ware of the silicone!
ReplyDeleteNot really prone to breakouts and I've only tried the Rimmel outside the half dozen tubes of monistat anti chafing gel I've bought. Bonus: It's here when I buy new shoes that want to blister. I heard that models consider it a HG blister preventer.
ReplyDeleteI have been TRYING to find ur hg primer and i went to 5 different cvs in sd and didnt find ANY not even a display! =( maybe that is y it didnt get more votes; maybe its hard to find. Im going to look again when i go back to sd (we dont have any cvs where i live).
ReplyDeleteI know for a fact that the Rite Aid in Lennon Grove has this primer! And I believe that the Walmart in Lemon Grove also has it too. Hope that helps!
DeleteLol sorry that it did post twice, sometimes i cant tell if it does send it on my phone -_-
DeleteOh and im going to swing by and check it out! I cant wait to try it! ^.^ thanks! I will update u if i do find it =)
I have been looking for ur hg primer but after looking in several cvs in sd i didnt find any, not even the displays r there, so maybe they didnt vote for it cuz its harder to find =(
ReplyDeleteI believe BR primer is sold at the local sites where women of color live. (Since it is a WOC line) However, several inline sites carry it to include drugstore.com and with free 2 day shipping for shoprunner members and at 5.99 it seems like a reasonable offer. HTH
ReplyDeleteYep! And Walgreens.com also has a nice selection of Black Radiance too! Thanks, cb! :)
DeleteI also like avOn magix .. I got it buy1 get 1 free :) I have been loving, lately, my stila primer that i got on sale for $10 the last time there was a warehouse sale.. That primer feels nice on, and even seems to moisturize my skin! And no breakouts!
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to tell you this, but forgot until now. So I invested in the Neutrogena shine control primer after I saw it on here. It was a HORRIBLE investment. I get so much more oily during the day with this than I did with the Revlon Photoready that I was using before. With the Revlon primer, I literally NEVER had to powder or use oil absorbing sheets. With this Neutrogena product, I have to at least every hour. It's absolutely ridiculous. Plus, in terms of packaging and size, I have to use a ton of the Neutrogena product compared to the one or two pumps of the Revlon product I used. I anticipate that the Neutrogena will last me about 1/4 of the time that the Revlon did. Soooo disappointing. It makes me appreciate the Revlon Photoready Primer so much more now.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, that's my experience with it and I figured I would share.
My all time favorite primer is the Nuance by Selma Hayek. It's amazing! It works better for me than many high end primers!
ReplyDeleteI'm recently started to try different primers and I love this post. I'm going to start trying each of these. Even if I buy a handful of them it still is cheaper then the high end department store brands! Amazing! I just did a search and found that CVS has its version of the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base and it costs about $10.49 and it is called "CVS Makeup Perfecting Face Primer" I haven't tried it yet but it is on the CVS website.
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