Favorite mattifying primer/moisturizer??

Mar 22, 2011

Rafaela F.

My skin has done a complete turn on me. I went from having dry skin to oily skin. I've tried many products out there, but I can't seem to find one that helps me control the shine. 

Mar 23, 2011

Nadjia H.

I like clinique and mary kay they have great mattifiers, but a bit pricy 

Mar 23, 2011

Genevieve D.

I'm still on the hunt for a good mattifier. My entire face is oil city. I use the clinique t-zone pore minimizer, but it's not working for me. Also, Phillips Milk of Magnesia is not working for me...not sure if I'm just doing it wrong but I've tried multiple ways of applying it and it's not working. :( Next time I'm at Target, I'm gonna pick up the one from Boots that I've been hearing about on youtube.

Mar 23, 2011

Hanh M.

Hey Shisiedo has a Pureness Matiifying Oil Control Moisturizer :) absorbs really well

Mar 23, 2011

Daphne R.

I read about Mally's Evercolor Poreless Face Defender in Allure in the fall. It was a "Must Have". It's only available through QVC which is annoying but thus far it's been great. You apply it after you do your makeup instead of powder.

I use Aveda's Tourmaline Charged Moisturizer under my makeup, Spackle or the Smashbox primer before I apply makeup.

Make up stays put, no shine and unlike most of you... I have to worry about product settling into the tiny lines and making me look like the Crypt Keeper - this routine works perfectly.

I may have to try a new routine once we get into Summer here in Atlanta which is as humid and hot as I imagine it is in the 5th ring of hell.  

Apr 7, 2011

Emma M.

Cargo Blu-Ray primer
and Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine Free Mattifying Moisturizer!

Apr 7, 2011

Rafaela F.

Thank you for all these great replies. =) Now I have a variety to pick from.

@ Emma M.

I bought the cleanser and mattifying moisturizer from 10.0.6, but the moisturizer doesn't seem to last all day or long enough. It keeps my face matte for about a good 6hrs. and I notice that it doesn't absorb as well :\

I think that 10.0.6 is a really good brand for those who aren't as oily. It just sucks to keep having to blot so often. 

Apr 7, 2011

Rafaela F.

I recently bought Murad's Hybrids™ Skin Perfecting Primer Matte Finish, and I would really recommend this product for those who are looking for a primer with a matte finish.
http://www.murad.com/skin-perfecting-primer-matte.jsp

Apr 7, 2011

Emma M.

@Rafaela
Yeah I still have to blot but it seems to work for me as a daily moisturizer better than my old one! I am obsessed with 10.0.6 products right now haha they are amazing I think!

Jun 12, 2013

Joseline G.

I have the same problem :( what did you find that worked for you @rafaela f.