Our pick
Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Primer, 1 fl oz
Blurs poresLonger foundation wearWeightless feelVitamins A and E
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Buyer question · Primer
What lightweight primer helps foundation last all day and blurs pores?
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Short answer
Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Primer. Cinema Secrets says this lightweight, silicone-based primer grips foundation and concealer so they don't fade, melt or crease through the day, and instantly blurs the look of pores, fine lines and uneven texture. It feels weightless, never heavy or greasy, and works under cream, liquid and powder makeup.
At a glance
Best for
- Foundation that fades, melts or creases by afternoon
- Smoothing the look of pores, fine lines and uneven texture
- Wearing under Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation
Skip it if
- You avoid silicones: it's silicone-based
- You avoid fragrance or nut oils: it contains fragrance, sweet almond and apricot kernel oils
What we like
- Grips foundation and concealer for all-day wear, per Cinema Secrets
- Blurs pores, fine lines and texture
- Weightless, never heavy or greasy
- Made to pair with cream, liquid and powder makeup
Good to know
- Let it set 30 to 60 seconds before foundation
- A pea-sized amount covers the face: start small
- Contains retinol and sunscreen filters, but Cinema Secrets makes no SPF claim
Why it makes foundation last
It holds makeup in place
Cinema Secrets says the primer acts like a magnet for foundation and concealer, preventing fading, melting or creasing throughout the day.
A smoother-looking base
The lightweight, silicone-based formula instantly blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture, for a smooth, natural, soft-focus finish.
Light on the skin
Cinema Secrets says it feels weightless and never heavy or greasy. Retailer Camera Ready Cosmetics notes it's enriched with vitamins A and E.
Made for the foundation it's sold with
Cinema Secrets lists its Ultimate Foundation, liquid concealers and setting powders as what it's best used with, and Camera Ready says you can also mix it into Ultimate Foundation for a sheer finish.
How to use it
- Start with clean, moisturized skin.
- Put a pea-sized amount on your fingertips.
- Massage it in, focusing on uneven texture or enlarged pores, such as the T-zone, cheeks and chin.
- Let it set for 30 to 60 seconds, then apply foundation or concealer with clean fingertips or a synthetic brush.
- For a sheer finish, mix a little into Ultimate Foundation instead.
Steps 1-4 from Cinema Secrets' directions; step 5 from retailer Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Use it with
- Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation. Cinema Secrets lists it first under best used with. Read our page on it
- A setting powder. Cinema Secrets lists setting powders under best used with. Read our page on it
Key details
- Size
- 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml
- Base
- Silicone
- Finish
- Smooth, natural, soft-focus
- Skin types
- Combination, dry, normal, oily and sensitive, per Camera Ready
- Works under
- Cream, liquid and powder makeup
Full ingredient list
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Retinol (Vitamin A), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide 2, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Fragrance (Parfum). As listed by Cinema Secrets; check the packaging you receive.
Questions buyers ask
Does it help foundation last?
Cinema Secrets says it grips foundation and concealer to prevent fading, melting or creasing through the day.
Does it blur pores?
Cinema Secrets says it instantly blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture.
Will it feel greasy?
Cinema Secrets says it feels weightless and never heavy or greasy.
How much do I use?
Cinema Secrets says a pea-sized amount, then let it set 30 to 60 seconds.
Can I wear it alone?
Camera Ready Cosmetics says it can be worn alone or mixed into Ultimate Foundation for a sheer finish.
Does it have SPF?
No. Cinema Secrets makes no SPF claim.
The bottom line
If your foundation fades or creases by afternoon, Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Primer is a weightless silicone primer made to grip it all day and blur pores underneath. A pea-sized amount does the job.
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Sources
- Cinema Secrets: Ultimate Foundation Primer
- Camera Ready Cosmetics: Ultimate Foundation Primer
- Frends Beauty: Ultimate Foundation Primer
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