❤️time line❤️ 02:18 hard candy sheer envy primer 02:55 milani prime shield 03:38 mabelline master prime 04:10 wet 'n wild photofocus primer 04:44 nyx shine killer primer 05:30 covergirl trublend face primer 06:05 kokie so matte mattifying primer 06:53 models own face base 07:52 e.l.f. poreless face primer 08:24 catrice prime & fine
And this is what I find so great and different about you than other beauty channels....I've likely watched hundreds of beauty videos and no one explained that it was important to match silicone primer with silicone foundation. You not only said that but you showed how to determine it as well. I've felt many primers haven't worked so well and differently (even tho I only had high end ones ) but I never knew why that might be . I only started wearing makeup when I was 40 so I've had to learn basically everything and have learned I have a lot of things about my eyes/skin that isn't as easy to work with such as hooded eyes/very dry skin/mixed under tones/very pale/sensitive etc so I've bought a lot of makeup that did not work for me...I'm in Canada so makeup is more expensive, you can only return to two stores here so I hate wasting money on products that are horrible. You will mention things like "if you have dry skin this won't work for you" but most other ppl kinda stick to their own features and discuss that. You know your stuff and it really comes across. I also didn't know that peachy eyes would look ok with a darker lip. It's so nice to see someone embrace their pale skin and not fake tan!
Sandra J. W I am with you, Sandra! I have gotten to the point where I can't watch any one besides Zabrena, she is the best! I have many of the same issues as you & I am over 60. The pain is real -
I totally understand lady! Although I've worn makeup since I was a teen, I grew up before social media & didn't learn much from my mom or best friend because they didn't wear much makeup, so I learned as I went on my own. Plus I couldn't afford anything but drug store brands, (which I still prefer actually), so I knew so little about makeup until I was close to 40. I didn't even know what a primer or setting spray was, lol! I mean, if you didn't grow up talking makeup or grow up in this social media era, there's just so much you're going to miss :( Thank goodness for Zabrena & others like her, they're seriously changing my makeup game! Have a FAB 2018! :)
You may want to try camerareadycosmtics.com they ship to Canada and they have professional and high-end makeup and you can order small samples to test shades and formulas for things like foundations and concealers. That way you wouldn't have to buy a full-sized product and have to give it away or pitch it if it didn't work for you. I got a sample of Sensual Skin Enhancer and it lasted me over 6 months.
The elf poreless is the 1st primer I've ever tried and I love it! I can literally see my skin smoothing out when I apply it and the nyx spray 1at base primer
I just learned a thing in the first two minutes than most beauty videos I've ever seen. So many of these "MUA" only talk about colors and packaging...thanks for this!!!
I genuinely love and appreciate the fact that you mention what ingredients do and don’t work with others, and which foundations to pair with which primers. I seriously could not figure out how to pair them beforehand, and always just experimented to figure out which worked best with which, but that was the best piece of advice you could have given. I love your videos omg they teach me so so much!!💕😘
The Milani Prime Perfection primer (white packaging with a black lid) works soooooo well when it comes to keeping foundation on! Keeps my foundation on even when I’m outside in the GA. heat!
I rejoiced when you opened the video with how the base ingredients affect the performance of the primers. I wasnt familiar with your channel but i immediately trusted you because you know what you're talking about instead of solely going on about popular products. Thank you so much for the great tips!
The elf primer is my all-time favorite! I have the greasiest complexion and with something like Smashbox or Porefessional I get about 4-5 hours before I'm shining like a disco ball. With the elf I get like 9-10! They just put out a "foundation glue" primer I'm dying to try!
I miss these videos!!! I also have oily skin and LOVE the Covergirl True Blend primer. I found it in a whim on sale at a discount store and it works so good. The ELF primers work well for my skin also. When I'm in the market for a new drugstore concealer, foundation, primer etc I find your Best/Worst videos and make my list LOL They are seriously my fav 💖 Your just so thorough and you actually SHOW us wearing the products longer than just putting it on.
I’m currently using the Maybelline primer, but not the clear one, I’m using the green correcting one. I like it a lot, I haven’t had any issue with being shiny at the end of the day, and I’m a grease pit. I also like the Milani primers as well, I’ve tried the clear, the peach, and the illuminating one. I was pleased with them all.
I would love to see you redo this video on Drugstore Primers -- for 2021. There are new primers that have come on the market. I'm curious to know what you would think of Catrice Cosmetic's "Goodbye Pores" Primer, which is supposed to be a silicone free primer which rivals some more expensive primers on the market. I love your videos, you do a great job - I trust your opinions! Thank you for doing your videos!
NYX Angel Veil is my jam, I don’t wear foundation and this stuff makes me look poreless, I’m pretty oily too, especially during that wonderful time of the month, I don’t notice it clogging my pores any more than usual ( my nose and chin get pretty clogged ) I highly recommend this ! I will say that you have to make sure you really work it into the skin if you do t out product over it because it may still look white on the skin, and I’m pretty pale too ! Hope this helps someone ! Love your videos Zabrena, definitely gunna give the Tru Blend one a shot !
Rabiya Raza I would think so, if you’re trying it I would say maybe just use a little bit and see how you like working it into the skin, I rub it in like a moisturizer, good luck !
Valeri Oliva Angel Veil looks okay on me at first though it still has a bit of a cast(which is okay since my face is darker than my neck) but once I put any type of foundation or concealer on top it turns patchy.
I really want to try out this NYX one! But I heard people say that it's very similar to the Catrice one, which I've been using for years. Now I'm wondering if it's worth the money, because it costs three times as much, heh.
I have large pores, oily skin and bonus, live in Florida so it feels like finding a good primer is like finding the holy grail. I LOVED the elf primer with my Colorstay foundation, but due to some surgical scarring, I needed to change to the Kat Von D Lock It and I have not found a decent primer, yet. It's water based and the struggle is real.
Hey the Rimmel Matte primer (purple packaging) is great and if you pair it with the L’Oréal full coverage foundation It’s a great combination and lasted all day. L'Oreal Perfecting Base primer is amazing too for matte all day, as well as smoothing. And the revolution spray is great to keep any foundation locked.
Lori Dupuy Zabrena educates us all, one video at a time 😊 I knew about compatibility but for the life of me couldn't remember how to discern between silicone and water-based products
For anyone with seriously oily skin like mine, try the e. l. f. Primer spray for oily skin (the white bottle) before your primer and it makes ANY foundation wear unbelievably beautifully with little to no oil production for 10 to 12 hours! It is the best $8 you will ever spend! A couple of sprays on my face and I can use any primer or foundation I choose. It has seriously changed my makeup game!! ❤️ Edit: also consider a water softening system or softening shower head!! Softer water seriously helps with my skin's oil production.
I love the ELF green color correcting primer. I think it is called the Tone Adjusting primer. I didn’t find it oily and it did help cover some redness.
I tried the color-correction approach for a while a few years ago, for my red nose and dreadfully dark under eye area. I gave it up because it wasn’t particularly helpful and therefore it was a waste of time and just cluttered up my makeup space. But ELF isn’t pricey, so I may go ahead and give the one you use a try. Thanks for the tip!
Love the Best and Worst Drugstore series! I bought Nyx Angel Veil and will be trying it soon. I heard from Nikkia, another youtuber with oily skin, that it works well for her. You look so STUNNING in this video that green just makes your eyes and hair look even more gorgeous.
I love the Elf primers! Used to work 8+ hrs in fast food and that particular primer was my go to everyday! I have super oily skin too so I'm glad that it works for you as well!
The rimmel stay matte prime never gets mention and that is amazing . I pair it with either the Fit me matte foundation or wet n wild photo focus and it’s amazing. And the L'Oreal Perfecting Base (its in a pot) is amazing too, pore filling and matte.
I was hoping to see the NYX Angel Veil getting reviewed. I have heard it is a dupe for the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer which is the only one I will use. I have very oily skin too and the Hourglass primer actually does prolong the wear of my foundation and, while my oils still break through by lunchtime, somehow the primer has prevented the foundation from breaking down, which usually happens by then. For long days I wear the Estee Lauder Double Wear Light because I prefer a lighter weight foundation with coverage.
I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER TO HAVE COME ACROSS THIS CHANNEL AND VIDEO WHILST LOOKING FOR NEW PRIMERS FOR THIS OILY SKIN I CALL MY FACE !!!! DEFINITELY SUBSCRIBED!!!
Another great video! NYX does make some great primers. I use the photo ready one and the dew me up as well as the Nivea aftershave. ☺❤😙 It's nice to see more alternatives when you're in a pinch!
JessicaRabbit324 Oh yea, and the Monistat anti-chafing gel is almost IDENTICAL to the Smashbox photo finish primer - the ingredients are so very close lol. But it’s not the best for oil control tho
Is there any way you could make a list on what category foundations (high end and drugstore) fall in...silicone, oil, water based and primers too...that would be amazing!! Love your channel, one of only a few I trust!!
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE So happy to stumble upon you and the videos you do! These are the videos I have been wanting from my regular RU-vidrs I watch but you have made these videos with everything I have wanted. Instantly subscribed.
I love that you just get right to the video and are so informative. Can’t stand some beauty gurus who talk for 10 minutes before they actually get to the video!!
I swear to god Zabrena, you post these videos at the perfect timing always, no joke!You posted the concealer one on Friday when I was buying concealer, and I just needed to find a good primer now. Same with all these best and worst frugal Friday’s. I swear she’s psychic.❤️
I really love the Catrice one, it's the only one I've noticed a difference with with my oily skin and I'm glad to hear you like it too. Great, quick, informative and allround excellent video, Zabrena!
My favorite holy grail has to be the Maybelline baby skin. Works every time for me. Tried others not as good at least for me. The elf one is my next favorite.
Thank you SO much for creating this video! I have always been on the hunt for a drugstore primer and it seems no one ever mentions/recommends drugstore primers.
You're amazing! Could you please do a video on the best affordable illuminating (shimmer/pearl) products for oily skin that aren't greasy? Primers, foundations/BB/CC/tinted, setting sprays? Thank you! x ❤️
Just to mention---ELF primer may be inexpensive but it is not quite half an ounce of product. Considering this, it is way more expensive than some of the other primers you mentioned.
I would love to see an updated version of this. I feel like in the last few months drugstore brands have been pumping out the primers and also coming out with some funky textured ones so that would be pretty neat 💜
I have had great luck with the Elf primer as well as the Rimmel Stay Matte primer. My skin is pretty normal, but I do tend to get an oily t-zone from time to time. I don't use much product when I use them, but they have held up well for me when I have used them.
I just came here to say THANK YOU Zabrena! I bought the Elf primer and I would’ve never picked it up if you didn’t recommend it. I am happy to report that it works so well for my super oily skin too! 2 weeks in and it hasn’t caused any breakouts. Great recommendation girl!Your videos are so informative and engaging, thank you for your quality content!
I also HAD extremely oily skin and the only thing that helped my skin and makeup was using aloe Vera gel as a primer. Using it over time it has balanced my t zone soooo much and helped my makeup stay on💗💗💗
I learned the hard way that I am allergic to aloe vera! Before you lather it all over your face, please do a test patch. Just because you have used products that say that they contain aloe vera and you haven't had a reaction, doesn't mean that you aren't allergic to it. Please save yourself the painful (not to mention I looked horrible too!) experience and take the time to do a wear test. That being said, if you aren't allergic, I hope that it works well for you!
Yeah I stopped using a cream face lotion and started using an aloe Vera moisturizing gel that I got on Amazon and my face is soooooo much less oily than it used to be! Deff one of my favorite purchases I've ever made ;)
That was a lot of work for a video! You did a great job and I agree with you the Catrice primer is really great. It works very well for my dry skin too!
your videos are always helpful, you often mention products that I've never heard of, or had heard of waaay in the past and never tried. So thank you! One thing I think EVERYONE should know is that while the elf primer is awesome, the packaging is HIGHLY misleading as far as the amount goes. I once opened up the bottle and discovered that the actual container inside could barely fit the tip of my pinky in it. So basically you're getting a couple cubic centimetres of the product. If you look on the package, it will tell you it contains something like 0.08 oz or something like that. So yes, it works fabulously, just keep in mind that you get very little for the 5 bucks, and there are more cost-effective products.
So glad! I just received the Catrice one by recommendation of 'Drugstore Maven' here on RU-vid. She has Very oily skin and says it's her 'Holy Grail.' She is one of my favorite RU-vidrs, and I trust her 110% (Same with you Zabrena) But, sometimes when you just hear people talk about how good something is, you aren't in it completely because you wonder "Well, What else have they tried to compare it to?" Or "Are they reeeally that oily?" I like that you do these wear tests and comparisons so that we can clearly see the results for ourselves! It feels good to have 2 people I love and trust vouch for this Primer lol. Have to pick up the Elf again. I got it when I first got into makeup, tried it once, and gave it to my friend because I got Porefessional and I was super excited by High End Makeup at that time. Well, fast forward a couple years and I have way too huge of a Makeup Collection about 50/50 Drugstore/High End, and I MUCH prefer Drugstore makeup now! I've just learned that I can get just as good, sometimes ever better, quality and looks from affordable products, and IMO, most Mid-range and High-end makeup is overpriced. I did a side by side 15 Hour wear test with YSL 'All Hours' and Rimmel 'Lasting Finish', kid you not, they looked and performed EXACTLY the same. The YSL went back to Sephora, not because it was bad (it wasn't) but is VERY dupe-able at the Drugstore, and if I can get the same quality from a $6 Foundation as a $60 Foundation, either there's something wrong with these High End brands or the Drugstore is just gaining on them, upping their game and department store brands need to step it up, or get trampled over lol. 😆
It’s not drug store, but it does have a “drug store” price. It’s ‘The Ordinary’ primers. And if I’m not wrong, they have one for oily complexions and another for dry, maturer complexions (but go check that out for yourself). Ridiculously inexpensive for what they provide and I believe that’s their company policy. Super products all round. Please do a wear test on as many of them as you can, Zabrena, thank you.
Jan R I didn’t care for the anti-aging one. It left me extremely shiny & the bottle was leaking. Their regular silicon primer was okay for filling in lines but for me it offered little to nothing as far as oil/shine control or makeup longevity. It’s so very strange to me how people either really like it, or really dislike it. I’ve never seen reviews so incredibly polar opposite lol
OMG ZABRENA. Just last week I searched your channel to see if there was a Frugal Friday on drugstore primers. You read my mind, girl. So excited to try a few of these.
Great video! I have to say that I too was blown away by the quality of Elfs primers. I haven't bought a high-end primer since discovering elf face primers!
Great video! Oddly enough I love the Maybelline primer, however I have very dry skin so that is likely why. I really want to try the Elf primer but when I hear a product working for someone with oily skin I'm worried it won't work for me. Thanks for the instructions on how to tell a silcone based primer from a water based one, I knew about the compatibility but not how to tell what category the primer fell in.
One not mentioned, the NYC, is a great primer. I wear it every fall & winter. There was a rumor last year it was being discontinued but happily I'm still finding it. Huge hidden gem.
I also have super oily skin and have been looking for a good primer lately. I do like the elf one and recently have been liking the rimmel stay matte primer. yesterday I tried a new one it was the nyx tea tree and WOW after 12 hours I still had no oil shinning through and my foundation hadn't broke down it was definitely a new experience for me I was super impressed. I didn't even want to take off my makeup when I got home because it still looked as great as when I applied it. you should definitely check it out to see if you have the same luck. I think it is going to be my holy grail go to from now on lol!
Shannon Ofarrell how does the hydrating one hold up? When I'm working, I find my makeup just slides off from me sweating if I wear most hydrating products!
Thank you SO much for applying product and then showing what your face looks like in 12 hours! This is exactly what I needed and what a lot of us look for! :) and to have MULTIPLE products demonstrated in ONE video, AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH!
I love how much effort you put into trying out products. I have combo skin and finding a good primer is still hard. I do like ELF and NYX angel veil but, I’m still searching for my holy grail! ❤️ ❤️
These videos are so help Zabrena! Whenever I have a question about a product I go to your channel first to see if you have a review or comparison because you are always so thorough and give such great info. Thank you so much!
I started using primer last Christmas and the only ones I have used is the maybelline master prime and the wet n wild. I’ve repurchased the wet n wild primer 4 times this year and it lasts a hell of a long time. I’m not sure if it works or not because I’m not a professional at makeup and I don’t wear makeup often (but I do play with it every day) because I don’t go out a lot lol
Boy I appreciate your extensive knowledge and preparation for these types of videos. I'm sure I'm not alone on this. Thank you Zabrena! Your efforts are not lost on me :-)
Hands down my favourite primer is by The Ordinary. It is the only primer that works for me without causing my skin to feel very constricted. I often mix it with my foundation and apply them together because layering up product after product causes my hot flushes to affect me much more and I end bright red with most of my make up down by my neck!
Nermin Badwi U sometimes use the Maybelline Dream Satin foundation, but in winter their range isn't pale enough so I either use The Ordinary coverage or serum foundation is the present shade or Rimmel's 9 in 1 BB cream in very fare
Mary McIntyre Nee Spicer hi, sorry to ask but I purchased the serum foundation recently and I wasn’t sure if any of the two primers they have is good, which one did you purchase? Would you recommend it for dry skin?
Jazmine Morales hi there, I actually bought both but I get the best result with the serum foundation if I use the high adherence primer. I often mix them both together and apply them at the same time. I get fewer issues with menopause hot flushes if I put them on in one layer rather than building them up
Loved loved the video!!! I love the detail and the time put into it! I really needed it because currently I use 2 different primers for my greasy face and I just want to use 1. I will definelty be trying the elf and the covergirl primer!! And you look beautiful as always!!
There is a makeup website called Hush. They have a $2 and under category and they were selling a primer that was only $2!!! I tested it out and it was actually really good. It kept my makeup in place and it didn't slide off but I did end up with a bit of shine at the end of the day (oily skin here 😂). The primer is called Santee Face Primer. "Oil-Free, Foundation Primer, Long-Lasting and Natural finish." (These are the claims) it is a primer, it is long last , it gave me a little natural finish but it wasn't really oily free. I still like it though.
Zabrina you need to try Rimmel’s stay matte primer. It really helps w/oil control. Side note: use it in conjunction with a pore filling primer bc the Rimmel goes on like a lotion - it doesn’t feel like a primer at all.
Kristy Kelly I haven’t purchased one lately, but I’m almost due for a new one. It definitely helps w/oil control, but as I said earlier, I use it in conjunction with a pore filling primer because the Rimmel one doesn’t really do anything outside of controlling oil. So, take it for what it’s worth I suppose. I will see if the formula is different though when I repurchase. 😊
Zabrena, you really are one of the good ones, Right up there with Rawbeauty Kristi, Stephanie Nicole, JenluvsReviews, Angelica Nyquivist, EmilyNoel83, Tarababyz,and The Fancy Face. You ladies are the go to for true,accurate,informative, and no bullshit advice!! You are great and definetley deserve waaay more subscribers!!!
Thank you for all of this detail! However, this video did highlight my biggest makeup issue - such an intense lack of silicone-free primers, especially in the drugstore! Silicone breaks me out HORRIBLY, and it's so hard to find ones that are water-based, let alone decent. Heck, I looked and realized there's dimethicone in a ton of my moisturizers too! The Hard Candy silicone-free is decent (Pore Defense, I believe). I've gotten the new ELF silicone-free, but I haven't tried it yet. I've used good old Nivea Mens Post Shave Balm, but it doesn't do much for me. Other than that, Too Faced Hangover Rx both the lotion and the spray are my new favorites, just so expensive! I really hope more affordable silicone-free primers start to come out and they are actually decent products. Thank you for taking so much time to really explain all of this!
Hi Zabrena! Good video. Don't have oily skin but watch all your videos and I'm glad I did. Never thought about checking out the primer base for my foundation. Thanks so much!
I also have drier skin. What primer do you use? Think I should try some of the ones Zabrena nixed? I mean if they didn’t work for oily skin, will they work better for dry skin? @zabrena
Zabrena, you made me smile. I've had the worst luck with primers so I gave up. You gave me 3 options to try for my oily skin. Thank you so much. Awesome video.
Gah! I could kick myself! I ALMOST bought the Elf one the other day, but went with LA Girl instead. I'm not in love. I may have to pick up the Elf one today. I don't have problems with oil as much as pores. Thanks for a great review as always.
