Today I will be doing a review on the Elf Mineral Infused Face Primer (as if you couldn't tell from the blog post title, hehe) that is from their Studio line. I got this primer about a week ago from their online store (http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/) and have been trying it out a few times to give you guys the scoop. The primer costs £6, but I got it for £3 when ELF was having a 50% off £30 order promotion. It comes with a pump applicator - sometimes I like using pumps and sometimes I don't. With a lot of products that use pumps, it can sometimes be hard to control how much your pump up. Sometimes one pump isn't enough and two pumps is too much and can be slightly difficult to do a half-pump. However, I can get past the whole pump issue when the pumps give out the right amount of product (whether it be one, two, three, etc. pumps). One pump of this primer will be enough to cover your whole face, so you only need a pea size amount. I like the fact that using a little will go a long way, this means that you get can get more uses out of it which means it's better value for money.
The primer is 50ml - something that the website does not states for some reason, and is clear in colour (which surprised me when I first used it).
The website states that the primer has been developed to fight against excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores, and fine lines. It will prepare the skin so makeup will go on evenly and have a lasting finish.
So, what did I think about of it? When I first used the primer, I was very pleasantly surprised. When you first pump it out, it looks a bit like Vaseline, only much more light. It doesn't feel heavy or dense, and when you rub it into your skin, the consistency still remains light - almost as if it's been whipped and full of air. It also feels like rubbing Vaseline into your skin, without the heaviness and the greasiness. When you rub it into your skin, I feel like you are releasing oxygen (or something). I know it says it's been infused with minerals, whatever it is, I can definitely feel something. It is a strange feeling, unlike any product I've ever used, and I like it! I think I'm actually addicted to rubbing it into my skin, it feels really good, hehe. It definitely leaves your skin feeling ultra smooth, I don't know about the combat of enlarged pores and fine lines though. It does, however, leave my skin feeling quite moisturised, although I would still use a moisturiser under this. Due to it feeling quite moisturised, I would recommend this to people who have dry skin or dry patches. I'm still unsure as to how much this helps eliminate excess oil. When you first apply it, your face definitely does not feel greasy and the way moisturiser feels when you apply it. On account of this, I guess it does help people with oily slash combination skin. I don't know whether or it has a lasting effect though. My makeup goes on like a dream on top of this primer, it really is a good primer. I would definitely recommend this to those who don't want to spend too much of a primer, or for those who have never tried out one before. I would re-purchase this and would still recommend it even at full price - I think it's worth it!
My final verdict for this product is:
❤❤❤❤♡ (4 out of 5 hearts)
Actually, I'll give this primer 4 and a half hearts out of 5!! ^^
I hope this review has provided insight to some of you guys who have been interested in this product. Happy shopping and until next time..
- Diem xo
