L’Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
This isn’t the first product like this I’ve tried. Avon’s Magix Face Perfector actually beat it. That product is apparently doing rather well, judging by the online reviews and the line of foundations spun off it. It was a big disappointment for me. I didn’t think it felt good on, and I couldn’t see where it did anything for the look of my skin.
According to L’Oreal’s website, the product is supposed to perfect the skin’s texture, minimizing the look of pores and providing the ideal base for applying makeup. While I can see a slight difference in how my skin looks (especially in the harsh light of my boyfriend’s bathroom), the real benefit here is what it does fore makeup application. Smooth a little of this on after moisturizer, and makeup glides over skin. It doesn’t settle into lines or pores, and depending on your skin type might even help makeup to last longer!
At around Fifteen Dollars for a small jar, it’s a little on the pricey end for a drug store brand. And it does take some trial and error to get the right amount in the right places – that’s going to depend entirely on your skin. But I feel it’s worth it, and I will definitely snag another jar of this.
Bottom Line: If you’re thinking of using a primer, give this one a go. It’s certainly better than Avon’s offering.
