Glass Skin 101: Primed for Perfection Mini Primer Set

I think that these primers are fantastic. They look wonderful and keep my makeup on even when wearing a mask. Here's the problem- the packaging is basically jars with extremely tiny openings and the lid doesn't have a brush. That sounds great, until you realize that the primer isn't liquid, so it doesn't pour out at all. It doesn't even come out when you pat the back of the jar upside-down. Unless you have a tiny scooper of some sort, the vast majority of the product is unreachable. To be honest, even if you do, you will never get your money's worth out. This is a shame, as it is a great product, but the packaging lends to wastefulness. I am surprised this was approved by the company. I will be returning this; however, I did purchase a full size in the formula I liked the most. Overall, yes, I got to try the product a little, but I hope the company thinks harder about packaging.

I had tried the the original VDL Lumilayer Primer in a subscription box and loved it. I also have tried a bunch of other products from this brand that I liked as well, so this kit definitely caught my eye. I also have an obsession with sample sizes and value kits. This little set is a great way to try VDL's most popular primers. The sizes included are super generous, coming in at 12mL each. Though it can be a little frustrating getting the primer out, I personally use a thin eyeliner brush and found that to be helpful, while also getting out the perfect amount of primer. The full sizes do include a pump, so if you find one you like, the full-size does make things a bit easier.

I love every single primer in this set, as each does something different to prep your skin and make it look fantastic, whether you apply makeup afterwards or not. I use these even if I don't wear makeup that day because they offer skincare benefits. I don't have a favorite primer out of this set because each one is awesome, work really well and there's a primer depending on what my skin needs that day.

I will reach for the original Lumilayer primer if I feel like I need to brighten my skin by adding a little extra luminosity and wanting to keep that overall naturally radiant, lit-from-within look. It's also hydrating, but if I need some extra hydration, the Lumilayer Fresh is best for that. Similar to the original Lumilayer, this offers luminosity and natural looking radiance, but the hydration this primer offers is fantastic.

I love using the Satin Veil for when I'm aiming for that soft blur look. It's like the blur tool found in phone image editing apps but in a bottle. It's really smooth and lightweight, but isn't greasy or oily, though it would be assumed to be that, based on the type/feel of the primer. Lastly, the Velvet Blur primer does so much, almost like a combination of the other three, but no microshimmers (found in Lumilayer). It evens out the skin tone, blurs and fills pores/lines so foundation glides easily over instead of filling them, brightens and the part that I love the most, that it offers oil control. That is important for me, especially down here in South Florida during the summer. Even though I have 'normal' skin, sweating makes my skin feel more greasy during the day and I noticed that this primer definitely helps with that feeling and appearance.

I definitely suggest this set as there are some amazing primers in here, all are travel-friendly sizes and it's an overall great value. Each primer is easy to apply, absorbs quickly and none leave your face feeling oily or greasy. All are incredibly lightweight and each smell really good, too. The scent is very light, doesn't linger and not overwhelming.

There's something for everyone, so even if you know you won't use one, it would make a great addition to a "make your own gift set" that would make a great gift. I found this to be a great introduction to VDL, as their primers are their most popular products. I had never tried three of the four primers in here and now I've had a chance to finally try some of the others, I definitely will be picking up full-sizes of the remaining three I don't have (Lumilayer Fresh, Satin Veil and Velvet Blur). So, if you're looking for a new primer, keep a collection of smaller sized items for travel or just like gift sets like I do, this set is highly recommended.

I'd like the be able to use the VDL primers I purchased. Sadly, I can't get the product out of the bottle. Glass bottles with no pump plus a cream product were not a good packaging choice.