Makeup Review/Favourites: Kiko, L'Oréal and MUA Primers.

It's the 1st of December!
Can anyone else not believe how quick it's come around? You think you have all the time in the world and then another year has gone before you know it. I hope you've all got plans to celebrate this special time with family and friends and enjoy every minute of it.

  
I'm going to kick off my December posts by reviewing and telling you about my 3 all-time, favourite primers that I use on a daily basis by; Kiko, L'Oréal and MUA. I have oily skin and I do use a couple of layers of foundation to cover up my blemishes and affected areas so I always need a good primer to make sure my make-up doesn't slide off.

 First up is the Mat Base Corrector by Kiko Make Up Milano. This is ideal if you have skin like mine or combination skin and it consists of 97% natural properties with sebum-absoring vegetable ingredients. It is also hypo-allergenic which reduces the chances of you having an allergic reaction which is always a good thing.

 At first, I didn't like this primer purely because the substance was a little bit stodgy, thick and yellowy-looking which isn't appealing at all. You also have to apply it quickly because once it's out of the tube, it starts to dry quite fast. But eventually once I got to used to it, I found that my make-up really stuck to it and created my desired matte finish. It really does get the best out of my foundation and reduces any visible pores, giving my skin a smooth look and velvety texture.

I got it when it was on offer but usually it comes to £8.90 on Kiko's site which I think is pretty reasonable if you want a good enough primer to hold your make-up.

 Secondly, this is the L'Oréal Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer and the brand claims that it is "a pure light base which illuminates the skin. It may be used as a base or alone ... fresh, light and silky soft formula that provides 8 hours of hydration". They're right because it really does light up your skin and can easily be used as a highlighter for a subtle sheen.

 The product is white and pearl-like with minuscule specks of pink shimmer. The consistency is a little bit watery so you definitely don't need to use a lot in one go. One pump and you're good to go, trust me!

Despite having oily skin and normally liking the matte looks better, it doesn't leave a greasy film on my face and it absorbs very well. It gives my face a really healthy glow and wakes my skin up especially when it comes to those very early mornings for uni. It glides on perfectly, blends well, minimises my pores and allows my foundation to stay in place.

You can buy this at Superdrug or Boots for £9.99

 

Lastly and definitely not least, my ultimate favourite is the MUA Matte Perfect Primer and I have to say it is perfect.. well, almost. MUA Pro created this primer and claims that it balances your complexion and has "oil control". They say that it's "formulated for oil prone skin, will matify complexion and provide the perfect base for foundation. Can be worn alone, or under foundation". It is ideal for normal/combination and oily skin, so great for everyone really!

 I have to say at first I was surprised with the colour of the product but its texture is creamy and a little bit buttery. This primer lasts for ages and I mean, ages! I can have it on all day for uni and then all night for a night out, I love it. Like the L'Oréal one, I only need a pea sized amount per application to cover my entire face. It is so easy to apply as well, it glides on brilliantly and even before putting on foundation, I find that it leaves my skin feeling soft and silky while also matifying my face so you can easily wear this without anything else. 

The only problem I have with it is that it's not big enough! Also it doesn't have any tints or glowing pigments within it so it doesn't give you a glowing look if that's what you're after. Especially if you're wearing it alone without any foundation, your face tends to look flat.

However you can't complain as it really does give you a perfect matte look and not only that, it only comes to £4.00 in Superdrug! I think this is a brilliant price, especially for everyday use rather than just for those special occasions. Some have even called it a perfect dupe for Porefessional by Benefit so you know you have to give this one a try rather than splashing out £20+!

So those are my all-time favourite primers, have you tried any of them?
Or do you have any recommendations for me?

Thankyou for reading.
Laura.