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I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning @urbandecaycosmetics Naked Ultraviolet palette on the blog earlier today 🙊 I am obsessed 😍 this palette has the perfect mix of neutrals and pinky purple blues 💜💙 there’s a shade for practically every eye look you can imagine 😍 link in bio if you fancy a nosey ⭐️
You may have already seen me share on my stories b You may have already seen me share on my stories but I couldn’t not share here too 🙊 @lookfantastic have a fab deal on today; Get £10 off a £25 spend (for new customers) using the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 😍 this little @narsissist mini wanted palette is only £16 when you use the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 (affiliate) 🌟 what are you going to treat yourself to?😍
I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
All @botanicallabuk products are vegan friendly, cruelty free & include natural ingredients 😍. You can pick them up from www.botanicallab.com, superdrug.com or at your local @superdrug #BotanicalLab #ItsNaturalChemistry
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Beauty · March 21, 2018

Favourite Primers For Dry Skin

When I first really got into makeup I jumped on the hype of Benefit’s Porefessional because it was the primer everyone was using and ranting and raving about. As much as I liked it’s silky smooth finish I began to learn more about my skin type and realised a pore filling primer wasn’t the sort of primer I needed. I needed a primer that was going to help combat my dry patches and keep my face soft throughout the day and stop makeup going flaky after a few hours wear. Over time I’ve built up a little collection of my favourite moisturising primers and throught I’d put them together in a post.

Favourite primers for dry skin

Laura Geller Hydrating Spackle Primer

This is top of my list as it’s my all time favourite. I discovered this in my Feel Unique Best Of Beauty Box and fell in love instantly, it’s everything I want in a primer and my number one recommendation for those with dry skin. The Spackle Primer hydrates, softens, minimises redness and leaves a beautiful glow to the skin. Honestly what more could you want? My makeup lasts throughout the day when using this and doesn’t sink in or cling to any dry patches. A must have primer in my opinion.

Favourite primers for dry skin

Bio-Essence Miracle Finisher

I was really intrigued by Bio Essence’s Miracle Finisher when I first tried it. Rather than leaving your face slightly shiny it has a completely matte almost velvety finish but still makes skin look glowy, something I’m still mind blown it can do. This is great for those days when your skin is a little oily as the matte finish helps to counteract this, it thankfully isn’t remotely drying though. It also smooths skin beautifully and allows your foundation to blend in flawlessly.

Mac Strobe Cream

This was my original favourite primer and it still remains a staple in my makeup routine. Although not officially a primer I feel it works very well as one. Strobe Cream hydrates skin while leaving a subtle, shimmery glow that peeps through foundation creating a flawless base. You may be wondering why I have the travel size rather than the full size if it’s one of my favourites, it’s actually more cost effective to buy travel sizes than full size! You save £10.00 per 100ml of strobe cream when buying the mini so it’s definitely a good saving!

Favourite primers for dry skin

Pixi Rose Flash Balm

Rose Flash Balm is the newest primer to my collection so I’m still figuring it out. It has the same pore minimising effect my old Benefit primer had but is much more hydrating. It also has a slightly pink tint which brightens skin. I’m looking forward to playing with this more but so far I really like it.

Urban Decay Quick Fix

Quick Fix is a bit different than any of the other primers included in this post. Rather than being a cream product it’s actually a mist. You apply it before any makeup and it leaves your face cooled, hydrated and slightly tacky ready to apply your foundation over the top. I particularly love this during the summer when you want something lightweight and don’t want to cake tonnes of layers of makeup on. A spritz of this with B.B. Cream over the top makes a perfect summers day base.

I hope this post introduced you to some new primers worth trying. Do you like to use a primer when applying your makeup? What are your recommendations for primers for dry skin?

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Comments

  1. Lise says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I totally read ‘spackle’ as sparkle and was very intrigued at first, hehe. I rarely use any primers, my skin doesn’t like it when i wear foundations so I wear a light bb cream at most and I don’t really need a primer for that to look okay. x

    Reply
  2. Kerry LifeandLoves says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I very rarely use a primer, and if I do its just my old faithful Elemis one. I think during the summer I am going to try a few, as my skin can get a little dehydrated. I really like the sound of the Pixi Rose flash balm. Thanks for sharing xx

    Reply
  3. Karalee says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:14 am

    I don’t have dry skin so I can’t recommend any primers for you, but when I wear makeup I use the Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer 😊

    Reply
  4. Deborah Hunter Kells says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:23 am

    Looks like something worth trying. I haven’t had a primer before. Thanks for the recommendations

    Reply
  5. Anna says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:39 am

    I love this blog post!!!! your blog is amazing!! xxx

    Reply
  6. San says

    March 21, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    I’m sold on the pixi rose balm. I’ve been wanting to try it and now that I know it’s hydrating I’m in!!

    Reply
  7. A Little Driftless says

    March 21, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Beautiful post! I am so curious about the Pixie primer now, it’s so hard to find a smoothing & hydrating cleanser.

    Reply
  8. memoallure says

    March 21, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    I have dry skin and have not tried any of these! But I’m excited to! I love the one from smashbox:)

    Reply
  9. Leanne says

    March 21, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    I recommended the too faced hangover primer and the elf hydrating primer as I use them most days

    Leanne | http://www.ohsimplething.co.uk

    Reply
  10. Sabah says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    A good dupe for the Benefit Porefessional is the Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser. I haven’t tried any that you listed but I’ll be adding some to my wishlist haha.

    Sabah || womanishaffairs.org

    Reply
  11. hudapervez says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    This post is perfect for me as I’m on a hunt for a primer and I have dry skin! I do own the Mac strobe but haven’t used it as a primer so I will try doing that! Super helpful post! xx

    Reply
  12. Shannon Keary says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    A new primer is the one thing I’ve been desperately searching for and still haven’t found the perfect finish. I started off with the professional too and did like it but agreed that I needed something much more moisturising. I swapped for the dube of baby-something (the maybelline one) and just don’t love it at all… I tried a few others from Rimmel, No.7 and Clinique but just haven’t found one that gets on with my skin. Love the sound of the spackle product though, might have to go and test it out! xoxo

    Shan// http://www.cultureandcouture.co.uk

    Reply
  13. Beauty Brat (@Beauty_Brat_com) says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:27 am

    Great post. As someone with dry skin I love hearing about primers that don’t dry out the skin more. Definitely going to check these out & pick up one or two! x

    Reply
  14. SimpleSerenity says

    March 22, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I really need to try Mac Strobe cream, it’s on my wish list for ages. Also the Pixi one sounds just perfect to me. xx

    Reply
  15. Gee Gardner says

    March 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Oooo I defintely need to try these! My skin is either dry or oily and at the moment it’s so dry in places! Bloody central heating! X

    Reply
  16. beautyholics101 says

    March 24, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Thank you for this! I have been looking for a nice hydrating one instead of porefilling and I really enjoyed reading your recommendations!

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    March 25, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    I’ve been suffering with a lot of redness lately so the Laura Geller one sounds great! I’m loving the Laura Mercier foundation primer at the moment! xo

    Laura | Blush and Bronze

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I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
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