I actually love this primer. Not only is it so cheap its also so effective! I love it! It genuinely works. I tested half my face and saw the difference! When this one is sold out, I also use the Perfecting Primer by Hard Candy. It feels more velvety but still does a great job! I can definitely say I recommend it - but whatever you do, do NOT leave the lid off for too long! The entire thing starts getting clumpy and weird!

I absolutely hated this product. When I opened it all this clear like liquid went everywhere. I've never had a primer be this greasy before.It left my skin feeling oily and gross. I feel like my foundation and setting powders can't evenly spread across my face because this primer doesn't sit right

Makes my skin feel really smooth and light also makes my foundation look a lot better

This is the very first type of primer I have ever bought for starting my makeup routine.
I have to say I was impressed. A little dab goes a long way, and it makes your face feel
nice and smooth. One of the main reasons why I wanted to try a primer was because I use to get
breakouts on my chin, from my makeup and I was told if I used a primer first, that it might help.
Well it did help. I didn't get any more breakouts. Not saying it would help everyone with breakouts, but
it help me in my situation. As for the Skin Illuminating, bit. I did find it provided a little bit of shine but not too much.

So all in all I am very happy with this product and I will be buying it again.
Thank you.

I've been on a lookout of an affordable good primer, who isnt? This is the first product i've tried from Hard Candy. From what i've heard, they have mostly good products for decent prices.
This is lightweight and blends in nicely into the skin. It comes out clear, except it does come out a bit.. chunky(?) from the tube but once you mix it with your fingers it's smooth.
I notice that my make up does go on smoother and last a bit longer before having to touch up.
It doesn't shine from any other primers i've tried but for its price of $6-7/cad its a good steal for alot of product.
I most likely will repurchase to have on hand. Its a good product to try out.

'Over 50" should be my user name. Hard Candy, with all the glittery stuff, is aimed at young girls. You go, girls! Glitter while you can! Past 40, you need to start going more matte, especially on eye shadow.
Luckily, I have a twenty-something fashionista daughter who spends ,,,well. she has a LOT of cosmetics. So, I get to do some trying at home. I tried this primer & fell i love with it!
NOTE: If you have dry, "aging" ( ugh ) skin, put on your moisturizer first & wait until it has absorbed.
My Moisturizer is a very good grapeseed oil. I've tried all the fancy & expensive, from Olay to an incredibly expensive Swedish product. Our GreatGrandmothers knew best! Mine used olive oil & she had incredible skin into her 90's. A lot of women use olive oil. It's probably better than anything at the cosmetics counter.
I just prefer grapeseed oil. I buy one large bottle for the kitchen of course. You cook with it, fry with it, use it for salad dressing ( THAT'S the place where I prefer very good olive oil ). I used to take a Tbl. a day while an ulcer was healing. NOTICE: I'M NOT RECOMMENDING IT MEDICINALLY, I HAD A GASTROENTEROLOGIST!
Anyway, after my shower, with cleansed face, I head to the kitchen. Pour a smidgen ( 1/8 tsp. or less ) of the oil in my left hand, rub my hands together & smooth th oil all over face & neck area. If I'm on a "Beauty" day, I'll use a little teensy more, do my entire chest area, BACK of neck & EARLOBES! Ever see a woman at a special event who's had, maybe some lifting, good product, looks very finished., BUT, there is that Decollete and, honestly, WRINKLY EARLOBES. I make sure to do this once a week.
Anyway,back to everyday, do something else for 10 minutes while grapeseed oil is totally absorbed.. Or your preferred moisturizer...give it a few minutes before priming for makeup.

Now, I put on the Hard Candy Primer. I still get a kick out of how smooth & silky my face feels. It also evens tones. Somedays, if I'm not going out, just seeing family, I stop there, w/out foundation or powder & just do my eyes lightly. Otherwise, I add JUST FACE IT FOUNDATION. Just a little, it's on the thicker side, a little goes a long way, so put it on sparingly. After that, I look 10 years younger and have a perfect "canvas" for whatever makeup I'm wearing.
GREAT PRODUCT!

This seemed to be a very affordable primer esprcially for those on a tight budget. The consistency however is very grainy butit spreads well on the face. You have to use your fingers with this one. Honestly, in my opinion your money is better spent on the smashbox primer than this one. It does it job but there are better better products out there.

I use this product before I put on my makeup, and I use it everyday. You use less makeup after using this on your face and it goes on much nicer then normally. You dont have to use alot of the product to make it work. It makes your face feel nice and fresh and soft too which is awesome. I will keep using this product and recommend it most definitely.

Very greasy and clumps on your face. Makes your skin feel very oily and doesn't do much as a primer.

I LOVE this primer!! I truely can't say enough about it. I have tried professional primers before as i am an esthetician by trade and have access to all of the professional products out there, but this one is the best by far. It has a flawless application, blends quickly, glides on smoothly , and does not feel greasy once it sets. I will never apply concealer again without this primer as my base. Well done Hard Candy!