Reviews
Great primer but that smell!
I purchased this primer a while back and while it performed well I noticed a funky smell when I went to apply it. At first I didn’t realize it was the primer but when I did I was hesitant to use it as I wasn’t sure if it had turned bad. Otherwise it still felt the same on but the smell was just so bad and I am already sensitive to smells which made it a real turn-off for me. After reading reviews, I realized others reported the same smell issue so it wasn’t that it turned bad, I just hadn’t noticed it the first few times I used it I suppose. I really hope that can be rectified as I love the product lineup.
i absolutely love everything The Ordinary. does, and expected to love this as well. unfortunately, i found the formula to be rather lumpy and separated. it was difficult to work with both in the bottle & on my skin. i'm wondering if i somehow received a bad batch.
I really like this primer. There's no frills and gimmicks. It's just a straight up silicone feeling primer. It does what it's suppose to and a little bit goes a long way. I found it helped me on my neck where I have two visible horizontal lines that are hard to camouflage. I didn't realize how much I liked it until today when I realized I need a new bottle asap! Lol. Good product and great price!
Thank you Wayne Goss and Beautylish
Another great recommendation by Wayne Goss. I’ve tried countless primers and have had them all either shorten the lifespan of my foundation or look artificial and literally pill on my face. Ordinary works perfectly for me. I am 60+ and so need a primer to even out my complexion and present a smooth canvas for my liquid foundation. Ordinary does it and even extends the time between touchups. If I want a little glow for special occasions I add Becca Backlight Priming Filter and mix a small amount with my IT CC Cream or Dior Airflash foundation. For a dewey glow I add a few drops of Bio-Oil or another facial oil to that mixture and sponge it lightly over my Ordinary primer. The look is fresh and youthful. I have received so many compliments on my flawless complexion and ppl tell me I look 20 years younger than my age! And the value can’t be beat. I am amazed at the difference using Ordinary primer with my routine and will never be without it again.
Its ok
I just purchased quite a few products from The Ordinary and this is my least favorite. Its an affordable primer, not too heavy but i cant tell if it actually makes a difference. may work better on someone else. For this price point its not gonna hurt you to try it! May work better for you!
Silky
This is amazing. I have never liked primers. I have tried many, many brands and my face ends up looking dry and cakey. This makes my face look and feel sooooooooo silky smooth. I love this product and will be buying again and again!
So smooth and hydrating!
I have super dry skin which makes makeup go on all patchy and gross :( I bought the Fenty foundation even though I knew it would be a mess and alas, it was. I would put all sorts of lotions on and Mac prep + prime but nothing helped :( AND THEN, I discovered this primer!! It is so smooth and hydrating! It goes on easily with a little dropper and dries quickly, with a nice matte effect. My Fenty foundation finally works on my skin! Hallelujah! With the RCMA powder on top of my foundation and The Ordinary primer underneath, my makeup is so soft, smooth, and lasts all day. Definitely will buy this again!!