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L Oreal Paris Magic Perfecting Base Face Primer
Last Updated: January 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
240
Unverified
74
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136.08 grams
WEIGHT
1212 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 684 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
113makeup, primer, face, foundation, oily
+80%
-20%
" ... This is the first primer I have tried where I can instantly see a difference in the appearance of my skin. ... "
" ... Omg this primer is like silk hands down best I ever used I'm in love it makes my skin so smooth ... "
" ... Very good moisturizer and very easy to spread on the skin. ... "
" ... Makes your face feel great. ... "
" ... You just use a small amount and lightly smooth into the skin. ... "
" ... I have acne troubled skin and super oily skin! ... "
" ... Love how smooth it feels ... "
" ... You can wear it as a foundation primer or alone to create a smoother look. ... "
Design
66face, skin, foundation, matte finish, texture
+82%
-18%
" ... It goes on easily and sets to a smooth matte finish. ... "
" ... First of all the product kind of feels like putty when you first dot your face. ... "
" ... I've even used it without makeup and it enhances the skin's appearance. ... "
" ... Makes your complexion look great ... "
" ... My skin is so soft and my makeup stays on longer and looks smoother. ... "
" ... I have oily forehead and this product,keeps it looking pretty good . ... great matte finish ... "
" ... Nice scent and feels heavenly going on, makes my make up smooth on better ... "
" ... Second, it gives my shiny face an amazing matte look. ... If I keep adding more layers maybe I'll eventually look like I'm 19 again hah! ... "
Shave Quality
61skin, makeup, face, silky, goes on smooth
+100%
" ... It goes on smooth makes face look even. ... "
" ... I like this primer, it goes on smooth and hydrates at the same time. ... You just use a small amount and lightly smooth into the skin. ... "
" ... It makes your skin feel so smooth. ... "
" ... Great, smooth and easy on the face ... "
" ... I was surprised by how smooth it feels, and how it seems to glide on my skin. ... "
" ... Helps smooth the skin to prepare for foundation of any type ... "
" ... Your skin feels so soft and smooth ... "
" ... It is perfect for my oily skin. ... "
Build Quality
42face, skin, spread, primer, foundation
+40%
-60%
" ... Very thick and don’t spread out in the face as well as don’t blend in ur skin . ... "
" ... This product was too silicone like, but it didn’t even stay smooth like other silicone primers I’ve tried, it flakes off before even putting foundation on. ... "
" ... It is a bit thick, and sometimes when applied it gets flaky. ... "
" ... It is very thick and doesn't cover smoothly. ... "
" ... a little thick, so you end up using more than you would than most other brands. ... "
" ... It’s not easy to spread, it makes my face look like it’s peeling under my foundation. ... "
" ... The lid was broken exposing the product. ... "
" ... this really did not work for me, it did not go on smoothy and it also make my skin flake after I put on my foundation, I tried it for 2 weeks and it did really help my skin look smooth ... "
Price
34money, primer, worth the money, waste of money, waste
+59%
-41%
" ... This is a good primer for the price. ... If you're looking for a decent primer without spending a fortune, this will do the job. ... "
" ... I like the price ! ... "
" ... Fast shipping good price ... "
" ... It’s a great product for the price. ... "
" ... I had been using a department store brand that was double the price, and tried L'Oreal and have been using it since. ... "
" ... works fine, but for the price and amount of uses, might as well spend the extra money and get a higher end brand ... "
" ... It exactly like a expensive one at the fraction of the cost. ... "
" ... And it’s a great price. ... "
Drying
27skin, makeup, drying, foundation, dries
+52%
-48%
" ... Smoothing nice looking but seems drying to skin . ... "
" ... If you are dry skin I recommend to moisturize very well before applying. ... "
" ... Keep my skin from drying ... "
" ... It made my skin stay really smooth and not look dry, and helped my make-up last through a bit of sweating even. ... "
" ... I have super dry skin on my cheeks/nose and somewhat larger pores. ... "
" ... If you find the primer isn't going on as well as it used to or your makeup looks dry, try using a facial scrub to exfoliate your skin. ... "
" ... I have combination skin, and this evens out my dry patches, acne, oily areas, pores, EVERYTHING and my skin looks and feels as smooth as butter (: ... "
" ... I use in winter to help dry skin. ... "
Cleaning
24oily, apply, pores, foundation, powder
+50%
-50%
" ... IT MADE IT HARD TO APPLY & LOOKED CAKEY IN SOME SPOTS. ... "
" ... It’s thick and clumpy, I dislike everything about the texture and ended up washing it off after I put on my foundation be aus3 it seemed blotchy. ... "
" ... Even with great moisturizer, it leaves white residuals on my face, which makes it hard to apply makeup. ... "
" ... I have oily skin and the stuff does not spread well, it clogs my pores and just sits on my face. ... "
" ... I had to wipe it off! ... "
" ... All it did was make a mess, didn't cover up just sat on my skin and when applying foundation, it all became a mess. ... "
" ... It does worse than curdle or wipe away, though, because it will direct concealer right into any pores or fine lines, and make them MORE visible instead of less. ... "
" ... And makes your make up looked 'caked' on. ... "
Size
21size, jar, amount, wish, small container
+57%
-43%
" ... I love the size too if I have a smaller purse it comes with me. ... "
" ... It is a very small amount, will be interested to see how long it lasts over time use. ... "
" ... Small but subtle fragrance makes it feel good. ... "
" ... Great size for travel if you have to get all your toiletries in a quart size bag. ... "
" ... I take a small pearl amount and mix with my foundation and thats all I need. ... "
" ... Small jar, not sure how long it will last. ... "
" ... Scentless, lightweight, and really effective primer. ... "
" ... it doesn't pay to spend $10 for such a small amount. ... "
Ease of Use
19apply, spread, makeup, application, pores
+74%
-26%
" ... Works good easy to use ... "
" ... And foundation is much easier to apply! ... "
" ... Easy to apply and great glow. ... "
" ... Covers pores and glides on easy. ... "
" ... Easy to apply spreads evenly, without using alot of product ... "
" ... Easy to apply and very moisturizing. ... "
" ... I am a regular user ... "
" ... Quite easy to use, last a long time and moistures too. ... "
Storage
17small, bottle, bigger, wish, primer
+59%
-41%
" ... This will forever have a place in my makeup bag. ... "
" ... The bottle is super tiny. ... "
" ... Great size for travel if you have to get all your toiletries in a quart size bag. ... "
" ... this bottle is tiny. ... "
" ... Makes you skin look and finish smoother, just be aware that it is a quite small container . ... "
" ... Container is as small as it looks . ... "
" ... I have ordered 3 and wish it was a bigger container. ... "
" ... This stuff holds up. ... "
Marketplace
15amazon, pictures, ordered, except, described
+53%
-47%
" ... I priced this product elsewhere and amazon has the best price with prompt, convenient, delivery. ... "
" ... Product is as advertised . ... "
" ... Typically buy from drug stores but after this purchase maybe I’ll keep buying from amazon. ... "
" ... This product does exactly what the seller says ! ... "
" ... No more visible pores in my pictures and less work to cover flaws! ... "
" ... Thank you L'Oreal Paris. ... "
" ... Product was as described! ... "
" ... I apologize i did get my stuff.i am giving you good ratings .you did what you said.please except my apologies. ... "
Product Reliability
13using, used, weeks, used this product, product for years
+69%
-31%
" ... I absolutely love this product and have been using it for years. ... "
" ... I have been using this product for a couple of weeks and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. ... "
" ... I have such a hard time finding this product locally since I stumbled across it about 10 years ago. ... "
" ... A little bit goes a long ways for me & this product lasts several months. ... "
" ... I am so glad I was able to find it here on Amazon as all the places I used to buy it from stopped selling it. ... "
" ... It may take time to get used to at first but give it a few days , you'll really like it! ... "
" ... A jar could last me years, but I replace once a year since it is an open jar top. ... "
" ... 2 years ago I was introduced to the tarte primer and LOVED it (for my forehead and undereyes). ... "
Washer Dryer
12skin, drying, primer, moisturizing, foundation
+42%
-58%
" ... Also, cream is very dry and must be wet before application. ... "
" ... I wanted to like this product based off of a buzzfeed article, but the consistency was very dry. ... "
" ... It was dried up. ... "
" ... It is, in fact, dry and almost crumbly, and is very hard to really smooth into my face. ... "
" ... It seems too dry. ... "
" ... I am worried it will dry out. ... "
Delivery
10received, opened, came, package, ordered
+60%
-40%
" ... Very happy to receive package. ... "
" ... I priced this product elsewhere and amazon has the best price with prompt, convenient, delivery. ... "
" ... Thahk You for prompted delivery . ... "
" ... I just received this product and wore it. ... "
" ... Came exactly how I expected it would in great condition!! ... "
" ... I started using base when I received a sample. ... "
Overall performance
9smooth, tiny, primer, need, bit
+89%
-11%
" ... Then used this as primer and spread it to fill in my little lines until it was perfectly smooth. ... "
" ... It is not as buttery smooth as the ones i've used but it does a good job. ... "
" ... I like this very smooth ... "
" ... If you're looking for a decent primer without spending a fortune, this will do the job. ... "
" ... Very tiny for the price but works well and gets the job done ... "
" ... Very smooth going on. ... "
" ... Need a TINY bit to do the job ... "
Returns
9product, refund, think, returned, returnable
+11%
-89%
" ... It is very tiny i did not open it because I want it to return it the next day but come to find out that the item is not returnable which is very strange but okay now I have to keep it and try it out. ... "
" ... I stupidly bought this product and it's not eligible for a refund which leaves me frustrated. ... If they had a good return policy, I'd never leave a bad review even if I didn't like product or think it just wasn't for me anymore (like in this case) ... "
" ... I wasted time and money on this product would’ve return for a refund but didn’t think I’d get it ! ... "
" ... I ended up throwing it away. ... "
" ... not liking this product can I return or give me a refund ... "
" ... I returned the product after one use. ... "
" ... Can't return it. ... "
" ... I asked to return the product, Amazon didn’t even want it back. ... "
Network
9smooth, provides, product, goes, pore
+78%
-22%
" ... Coverage was much better than expected. ... "
" ... Excellent product goes on smoothly and provides good coverage. ... "
" ... With that being said it only takes a tiny amount of product to get lovely, smooth, gliding coverage. ... "
" ... Coverage is like no other leaves your skin ultra smooth and flawless. ... "
" ... Smooth full coverage of foundation on top! ... "
" ... For one, a little goes a long way for coverage. ... "
Fit
9makeup, pores, holds, foundation, face
+67%
-33%
" ... This stuff holds up. ... "
" ... Goes on smoothly and holds your foundation longer. ... "
" ... My face stays put all day long and it stays moisturized. ... "
" ... If you are looking for ways to save money on beauty products and still have the quality of over the counter, this one actually fits The bill. ... "
" ... The same for the pores on my chin, of which there are a lot, as well as those lines that appear above one's lip as we age. ... "
" ... it seems to hold my shadows down for a few hours which in my case is GOOD. ... "
Product As Described
6pictures, described
+50%
-50%
" ... I realized that some of the photos have the same look I didn't like on my face. ... "
" ... This product is not as described. ... "
" ... It does slightly blur as indicated. ... "
Washing
5face, washing, start, foundation, time
+40%
-60%
" ... Had to wash my face and start my makeup over. ... "
" ... It’s thick and clumpy, I dislike everything about the texture and ended up washing it off after I put on my foundation be aus3 it seemed blotchy. ... "
" ... Had to wash it off. ... "
Hair
5pores, forehead, large pores, chin, skin
+100%
" ... This really smoothes out and covers up lines and pores especially those on your upper lip and any larger pores on nose. ... "
" ... My skin appears smoother and my nose pores seem to disappear. ... "
" ... especially around my nose. ... "
" ... Covering large pores on nose ... "
" ... I have pores on my entire nose and it smoothed them out wonderfully. ... "
Blend Quality
5blends, blend
+80%
-20%
" ... Blends easy and gives a very smooth base to work with. ... "
" ... Don’t need a whole lot it blends well ... "
" ... Blends makeup well covers pores nicely! ... "
" ... Blends well and very light ... "
Color
4wrinkles, tint, skin, fine, blurs
+75%
-25%
" ... Unlike the Revlon one which has more of a creamy texture and dose gave a bit of color correcting qualities, this Magic Pefecting one goes on clear and dose not conceal. ... "
" ... There is no tint to it, so there's no reason to worry about color. ... "
Wash Programs
3start, face, washing, time
+33%
-67%
" ... Had to wash my face and start my makeup over. ... "
" ... Had to wash it off. ... "
Bass
3perfecting, magic, love, loreal
+100%
" ... Good base for makeup ... "
" ... Love base primer! ... "
" ... I am so happy with this Magic Perfecting Base from Loreal. ... "
Device Compatibility
3hooked
+100%
" ... I'm hooked! ... "
" ... I am hooked! ... "
" ... I use this when I’m all out of my MAC primer and it does just as much justice. ... "
Weight
3weight, heavy, blur, wrinkles
+67%
-33%
" ... Super light weight loved it great blur effect ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 136.08 grams
Size: 1212 meters