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L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)

 
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L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz
 
4.0

(based on 67 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (37)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to apply (46)
  • Smooth (41)
  • Lightweight (40)
  • Easy to take-off (28)
  • Long lasting (28)

Cons

  • Clumpy (7)
  • Heavy (6)
  • Doesn't work (4)
  • Causes breakouts (3)
  • Difficult to apply (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (38)
  • All skin types (23)
  • Going out (23)
  • Sensitive skin (16)
  • Travel (12)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic style (22), Natural style (19), Trendy style (10), Budget shopper (7)
    • Skin Tone:
    • Fair (39), Medium (19), Deep (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great primer for breakout prone faces

Many reviews I have read of this product remarked that it "felt like lumpy mashed potatoes". All I can say is the pot these reviewers bought must have been stored at the wrong t...Read complete review

Many reviews I have read of this product remarked that it "felt like lumpy mashed potatoes". All I can say is the pot these reviewers bought must have been stored at the wrong temperature at some point and it ruined it (like re-frozen melted ice cream). My pot was perfect and smooth as silk. The pink coloring is more like the pastel color some lotions have -- it doesn't color the skin at all, so it is suitable for dark skin too.

This primer is the only one I have found that does not cause near-instant pimples to form on my sensitive skin. It goes on smoothly, makes my concealer and foundation go on faster and with less blending, and I can go 3 times longer than usual before having to powder my shiny spots. It doesn't feel greasy or itchy on the skin at all.

It feels as good as the $30 primers I have tried from Clinique and other higher-end brands, but for a third of the price and with none of the pimples.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Over rated

I bought this product after reading so many great reviews about the way that it smoothes out your complexion. Maybe my expectations were to high, but the first thing that dissappointed me was the ...Read complete review

I bought this product after reading so many great reviews about the way that it smoothes out your complexion. Maybe my expectations were to high, but the first thing that dissappointed me was the very small container that it came in. Then, when you open the lid to apply it, you have to dip your finger into it, getting primer under your fingernails that is usually wasted. So, the packaging was not ideal for the small jar that it came in. I have been using it under my makeup daily and it does, in fact, make my skin smooth, but I have tried another primer that is much better as far as the actual texture it leaves on your skin. The magic perfecting base leaves a "less than magic" feeling with it's extremely thick texture, similar to LARD, and leaves a less than appealing powdery film upon the skin. It is also difficult to distribute the thickness of the primer across your face without pulling too hard on delicate skin areas of the face, which is something that you do not need to avoid fine lines as you age from daily use. It DOES leave my skin feeling smoother than it was before, but has caused my pores to become clogged and led to breakouts in places outside of my t-zone area (such as the cheeks and chin areas.) And I don't even have oily skin. I would say that this product does not live up to the hype, the small portion that you pay for is really not worth your hard earned money when there are much better primers out there.

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5.0

Superb! Even in humid/oily conditions!

By An American Giddily Living in Greece

from Crete, Greece

describe yourself Budget Buyer

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Effective
  • Good Value
  • Lightweight
  • Smells Great

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Humid Weather Sweaty
    • Oily Skin
    • On-the-go
    • Women

    Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

    After trying many, I thought Smashbox's Photo Finish Pore and Line Primer was the best until I ran out and decided to try this. Wow. WOW. You must prep skin first- scrub, tone, moisturize and then this goes on nicely. My mineral powder goes on even smoother than before!

    It's very humid where I live, plus I sweat and I'm oily- but now my makeup ALWAYS looks fab. After blotting sweat it still looks great- and no breakouts. I'm absolutely impressed and thrilled, this is so much cheaper. :)HAPPY ME!

    • My Beauty Routine Takes:
    • 10 Minutes

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    5.0

    BEST PRODUCT EVER!

    By Olivia

    from Los Angeles, CA

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Blends Well
    • Easy To Apply
    • Easy To Take-off
    • Good Pigmentation
    • Lightweight
    • Natural Looking
    • Smooth

    Cons

    • Doesn't Stay On

    Best Uses

      Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

      IF YOU USE ONLY ONE PRODUCT ON YOUR SKIN, IT SHOULD BE THIS!

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Perfect base!

      By Annie21

      from Chino CA

      describe yourself Classic Style

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Blends Well
      • Easy To Apply
      • Good Pigmentation
      • Lightweight
      • Long Lasting
      • Natural Looking
      • Noncomedogenic
      • Smooth

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All Skin Types
        • Everyday
        • Going Out
        • Sensitive Skin
        • Travel

        Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

        I had never used any product like this before. It makes my skin so smooth and readies it for my makeup application. My makeup seems to stay on longer and look fresher with this base underneath it all.

        • Skin Tone:
        • Deep

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        does what it says!

        By desert dame

        from UT

        describe yourself Natural Style

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Blends Well
        • Easy To Apply
        • Easy To Take-off
        • Lightweight
        • Long Lasting
        • Natural Looking

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday
          • Sensitive Skin

          Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

          i love that it takes very little to get great coverage and makes applying foundation easier. Pores look smaller and makeup lasts longer.

          • Skin Tone:
          • Fair

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          L'Oreal Primer Base

          By BrownBeauty

          from Cedar Rapids,IA

          describe yourself Trendy Style

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Long Lasting
          • Natural Looking

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday

            Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

            I was impressed with the texture and quality of this primer base it works perfect when I use my foundation and powder.It feels supper smooth on my face makes the face flawless of any blemishes.

            • Skin Tone:
            • Deep

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent

            By Zwano

            from New York , NY

            describe yourself Natural Style

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Covers Blackheads
            • Easy To Apply
            • Lightweight
            • Natural Looking
            • Smooth

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday

              Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

              I wear it before I wear the foundation cream . It gives a smooth natural look .

              • Skin Tone:
              • Fair

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              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Like spackle and not in a good way!

              By BeaBe

              from Florida

              See all my reviews

              Pros

                Cons

                • Clumpy
                • Heavy

                Best Uses

                  Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

                  I've tried numerous different primers and this one is horrible. It goes on heavy, like spackle, and has a mask-like finish. It smoothes away pores and lines, but it's just so heavy. I tried to like it. I'll go back to "pricier" primers, which really aren't that much more when you do the math based on the size of the container. Skip this purchase.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  What happened??!!

                  By Sungirl

                  from NH

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Clumpy

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

                      I have been buying this product for some time and have always loved it. This last time I bought it the consistancy has changed. It used to be very creamy and now it has a whipped consistancy that does not go on smoothly at all. I won't be buying this primer anymore.

                      • Skin Tone:
                      • Fair

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                      3.0

                      Not exactly what I thought it would be

                      By Kelly S

                      from Overland Park, KS

                      describe yourself Classic Style

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

                      • Good Pigmentation
                      • Lightweight
                      • Smooth

                      Cons

                      • Clumpy

                      Best Uses

                      • Everyday

                      Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

                      This is my first time using a primer, so I admittedly probably used too much the first time and it ended up being very clumpy, instead of covering my fine lines it got clumped up around them. Since then I have learned to use very sparingly, and it seems to have much better coverage. The consistency is almost like whipped yogurt, so that took some getting used to.

                      • Skin Tone:
                      • Medium

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      3.0

                      It helps but is not perfect

                      By Makeup Queen

                      from Seattle, WA

                      describe yourself Trendy Style

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Apply
                      • Easy To Take-off
                      • Smooth

                      Cons

                      • Clumpy
                      • Doesn't Stay On

                      Best Uses

                      • All Skin Types
                      • Fill Pores

                      Comments about L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, .5 fl oz:

                      Used as a pore cover/smoother, it works okay. I bought it to hide large pores around my nose. It makes them a little less visisble. As a primer it works okay if used with oil control lotion. Without some type of oil control, it doesn't hold up well. It does leave a powdery film also so you have to use a light touch.

                      • Skin Tone:
                      • Deep

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