TEMPTU BASE Smooth & Matte Primer $35.00 at Sephora

What it is: A mattifying primer that smooths out pores and texture while minimizing shine. What it does: This oil-free primer helps to reduce skin imperfections while improving your makeup application. It instantly mattifies skin, leaving a soft, velvety texture that lasts all day. As a base layer ideal for normal, combination and oily skin types, the lightweight formula provides transparent pore coverage and smooths down "peach-fuzz," ensuring that skin is even before makeup is applied.

cakedoo1 says.. Thank you Temptu! I ALWAYS wear primer, I feel like my foundation, tinted moisturizer & powder never look quite right without. I have been a primer addict for a few years now, well, I have always been on the hunt for the perfect lasting complexion too.. What I can tell you right off the bat is that Temptu's primer has the application brush attached so there is never a misplacement of my applicator! I am known to lose many things, this is NOT one of them! Also the cool part of the application process is just a squeeze away.. I can gently squeeze the tube and the primer is distributed to the brush and ready for application.. I go easy so I can add more, the best part is once I have applied the applicator brush clicks and locks so no addition comes out of the brush - the reason WHY is this SO important is I forgot to lock it, well the next time I went to use, I squeezed the tube to remove the cover and found that when I opened some of the primer oozed out.. No, no, no, I don't want to waste any of this.. It's precious to me.. The primer itself is a creamy white opaque loose lotion, it can drip if too much is dispensed.. I apply over all of my skincare and sunscreen.. Once I apply I do give Temptu a few minutes to completely absorb and set.. I can feel a noticeable difference in my face when I give it a couple minutes to set.. When I apply I am going over my face that is shiny.. I wear serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen then the primer.. It completely adheres to my skin and is the perfect canvas for foundation & timted moisturizers.. My skin feels so soft and smooth after applying the primer too....

Once primer is set and I apply my foundation, this primer really grips my foundation and allows for perfect coverage without any slippage.. My foundation stays on and looks flawless... The best part is my skin IS matte finish so all the shine I have when not using Temptu's Base Smooth & Matte Primer... It is matte but doesn't look dry and pasty, it's a just shine free.. I wear dark lipsticks so I prefer the matte look... This lasts all day and I notice that around my eyes where I can get some settling in the little fine lines are non existent since use, I love that of course.. I feels great and my skin has had no adverse reactions! Oooo also fragrance free!