Hey Everyone!!
About a
month and a half ago I was watching the HSN channel when a benefit Cosmetics
program came on explaining their new product. Last month Benefit released the
Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer. Now the concept behind the primer is amazing-
“Have your makeup last for up to 15 hours!”
Great, right? I instantly thought so, and was sold once I saw the
demonstration where they soaked the models face with water (from a spray
bottle) and dabbed the water away- the makeup still looked amazing! When the
product hit the stores I raced to my local Sephora to pick one up! After using
the primer for several weeks, and results varying from hate to love and general
confusion, I feel that now is as good a time as any to throw my two cents into
the mix!
Ok, so
before we get into the product, let’s take a minute to look at the packaging!
It’s adorable, like super cute. The product is a waxy stick consistency, so the
packaging is a cylinder shape. It’s
black on the bottom and the cap is white with black polka dots.
Now lets move
onto the product. The primer comes in stick form and is waxy in consistency. There
isn’t really a noticeable smell either.
So the
first time I used this product, I literally covered my entire face with it and
began applying my foundation with a buffing brush. It looked like Picasso took
a paintbrush to my face, (normally that would be so cool, considering I’m a
HUGE Picasso fan) but in this case I wasn’t thrilled. I couldn’t get my
foundation to settle into my skin. It looked like I was basically pushing the
makeup around on my face. After taking
the time to read the little instruction card that came in the package (Duh! Why
didn’t I do that before I used it??) I realized that I needed to do my face in
sections, and preferably use my fingers to apply my foundation because my
natural body heat will help the product melt into my skin.
After doing
my makeup like that, I was satisfied with the results. My skin looked amazing!
It was smooth and even. I was very impressed. Then I went to work, and it was
hot in the store that I work in, which means that I started to sweat. An hour
and a half into my shift, I looked in the mirror and noticed that the makeup
around my nose was gone and there was a visible line where my makeup started on
my cheeks again. I guess when I was wiping the sweat from my face, (I know,
gross! Just bare with me for a moment) I wiped the foundation away as well.
The next
day I decided to give it another try. I applied it beautifully, and really
watched it throughout the day. Instead of wiping any sweat that I may have had
I dabbed it away, which resulted in my makeup staying on all day! Now I haven’t
actually tested the 15-hour wear, but my full face of makeup lasts pretty darn
long when I use this primer! And during the cooler days when I wear this primer
I have had no issues with my makeup coming off!
So
basically in review:
Dislike:I dislike this product during those really hot
summer days because I have to really pay attention so I don’t wipe all of my
foundation off!
Love:I love the
finish this gives my skin (really smooth looking), I love how long-lasting it
is, I think it will be my everyday primer in the fall, winter and spring
months!
How to Use:I
basically apply the primer in a light swirl around my left cheek first, and
then I use my fingers to apply my liquid foundation. I blend onto the left side
of my nose, under my eye, and chin as I go. Then I repeat on my right cheek and
then my forehead!
Bottom Line:I
LOVE this primer and would recommend it to anyone!
You can purchase this product at any Sephora or Ulta store for $32.00 (for 15.5g). Or you can order it online here.
Thank you all so much for taking
the time to read my posts! I hope you found my story/review helpful!!
XOXO,
Mallory
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