Hydrating and blurring

I found this primer to be extraordinarily hydrating to very dry skin. Once applied, it sinks in to your skin like a water gel and leaves it matte and pores, dryness blurred. Because of this my makeup applied smooth and stayed put throughout the day and outside weather conditions.

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Perfect for combo skin!

I, sadly, have combo skin so a good primer is the difference between ending the day with an oil field in my T-zone or looking decent. This primer did the job quite well! It comes out as a clear gel that lathers well and dries super quickly. It has a blurring effect on my pores (thankfully) and more importantly, I wore it for 8-10 hour and my makeup did not budge one bit. I ended the day as gorgeous as I started 😌

I wore it over my spf and under my liquid fondation which glided and settled perfectly like a dream. The only minus is that when I applied my cream concealer over it (MAC colour correcting palette) , I found out that if I rub it in instead of dabbing, there’s slight piling. It’s not visible but I can feel it a bit since I use my finger for application. So dab, don’t rub!


Overall I simply loved this product! If you have combo skin, this is the primer for you!

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Nice hydrating clear primer

I liked this primer as it is very hydrating with very minimal fragrance and it is clear which was surprising to me. It provides a smooth texture to your skin which acts like a wonderful base for a great makeup.

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Amazing product

This product is amazing because it blurs out little specs on face and hides pores! I enjoy using this product as part of my makeup routine and I recommend this product

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Great primer

I really love this primer, my skin looks much more even and feels super soft all day., my makeup sits on top perfectly and keeps my ski n hydrated The scent is slightly strong when initially applying but fades quite quickly.

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One of my favourite primers!

I am a huge fan of this primer. It is so lightweight and blends so well that you almost can't tell you are wearing any and it makes it look like you have a flawless complexion. I am totally obsessed and although I received this for free in exchange for this review, I would definitely recommend it to my BFF.

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Nice primer.

love that the primer solves an annoying beauty problem: foundation drying on the skin and turning cakey as the day goes on. You can apply a little of the cream over makeup to hydrate and refresh your face. I even like the spa-like scent, which is really saying something because I’m not usually wild about skin products with fragrance. This one gives off a light hint of citrus, from grapefruit and geranium notes.

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Great lightweight blurring primer

Starts like a silicone (but is silicone free), quickly blends down into a cooling liquid, and feels like nothing on the skin! It gives a soft feel & smooth, blurred finish, great under foundation for a better texture and longer wear. Has a lovely clean, light geranium-bergamot scent. Natural ingredients that enrich skin barrier function and protect against pollutants make it good for travel and commuting too. Fab!

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You NEED this primer!

Honestly, as soon as I saw that the product was a transparent gel, I thought it was yet another one of those silicon primers, which I'm not a fan of, since they feel quite suffocating on the skin. However, I was pleasantly surprised after I applied this primer, it immediately melted into my skin and it felt as if it had turned into water but while also sticking to my skin, if that makes any sense. It was a very unique sensation, I don't think I have ever tried a product like this before. Afterwards, you are left with very silky skin, which is perfect to apply makeup, though I think it would be even better to apply a gel moisturizer before the primer if your skin is very dry, but still, this primer does an amazing job on its own. I like using powders when I do my makeup, so my foundation is a powder and it did well with this primer, which helped a lot with skin texture and pores. I would say this primer is similar to silicon primers that control texture and pores, but way lighter and hydrating, it doesn't create a heavy or greasy film that clogs pores, it's like a major upgrade from those silicon primers, I think even better than cream primers. You would have to try it to see what I mean, trust me, you haven't tried anything like this before. The only thing that I believe needs improvement would be the packaging, I think a more flexible soft plastic tube with a narrow opening would be more efficient. Also, a little bit of product won't cover your entire face, you need to use more, but I guess that's just due to the nature of the product and how it's made. This is still an amazing primer though, I had truly given up on finding a good primer, so I think this will become my new holy grail and trust me it's hard to impress me. I recommend this so much, you need to try it at least once, my make up stays put for many hours as well, so it's not just the silky application, it also helps makeup last, just give it a try!

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A skincare superhero

The Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer is a skincare revolution. This lightweight primer not only creates a flawless base for makeup but also doubles as a protective shield against environmental aggressors. Infused with potent antioxidants, it nourishes my skin while providing a silky-smooth canvas for makeup application. The non-greasy formula ensures my makeup stays put all day. It's become a staple in my routine, offering both skincare benefits and makeup longevity. Grown Alchemist's commitment to clean, effective ingredients shines through, making this primer a must-have for anyone seeking radiant, protected skin. Truly a skincare superhero in a bottle.

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