Wasn't a good base for my foundation!

My first impression upon opening the box was WOW - just look at that packaging! It truly was going to be the most beautiful thing on my makeup shelf!

When I first applied it to my skin, I was instantly shocked at how much it felt like a moisturiser, rather than a primer! The formula is creamy and applies just as a moisturiser does. You even need to leave it for a while for the skin to absorb the product, and even then you are left with a dewy complexion! This was instantly very different to my usual primers that create a blurring effect with a matte finish! I was also shocked that the packaging instructs you to apply this formula over a moisturiser, as it seems this is more what the product was! (However, it also states on the website that it can be applied before bed!) It really is combining skincare and makeup!

As this is advertised as a primer, I wanted to try it with makeup on top to see the finished look and unfortunately I was very disappointed! I have a trustworthy foundation that I always use, but it was not friends with this primer! The foundation would not blend properly around my chin and nose and I was left with streaks and patchy marks! I'm not really sure I understand how this product is working as a primer!

With all this said, I am a huge fan of the ingredients and the positive effects these have on the skin. I will therefore continue to use this product but only as a treatment at night rather than before applying makeup.