This is the only high-end primer that I have. By design, primers are meant to prolong the foundation wear on your skin and help you keep it 'all-together'. I reached for this one in particular due to its hydrating properties. I have had plenty of trouble in the past where my skin was dehydrated yet oily, and applying foundation was more and more difficult. And so I was very eager to get as many hydrating face products as possible and knowing that Lancome is considered a good brand I didn't hesitate.

Foolishly though, I didn't really test it nor did I even read what this primer is all about. In fact, my expectations were very different to the results that I got and until now, I didn't even know it was I who were in the wrong.

Primer on bare skin

First, just like with any primer I hoped that my makeup would wear longer, that it would potentially prevent caking of the foundation and with its hydrating particles it would make my face look fresh all day long. What I was not prepared for was the glow.

Primer on bare skin

Although the foundation I am still using is very light it was enough for the last days of summery weather where I didn't want anything heavy. Together with the concealer (2 of them!) and powder my Lancome Miracle Air de Teint Perfecting Fluid Foundation was just enough. After applying my face and under eye cream I quickly applied the primer. Nothing out of ordinary, light pink liquid that was easy to distribute on my face. It was only when I applied my foundation that I noticed any difference.

And... I wasn't impressed.

My face looked like I forgot to put my foundation on. The foundation became very thin and see through, even with the concealers and powder it just didn't look right. It was the pink glow that I had on my face, something that I would normally achieve with a liquid highlight, and a look I would not normally go for. But now, after reading the (very short) description it seems that this is exactly what this primer is meant to do. Let me tell you - this look is not particularly flattering.

Bourjois foundation on top of the primer

It didn't really prolong the life of my makeup but it would be very difficult to judge accurately because I felt there was not much makeup on my face to begin with.

Needless to say, I would not be repurchasing this product again. It does what it says on the tin, but since I had not read the tin before applying it I was bitterly disappointed with the final result. Nevertheless, if pinkish glow is what you desire then perhaps this is exactly what you are looking for. I would, however suggest testing this product (if possible), before purchasing.