tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post8577713763793868957..comments2024-03-28T05:49:21.414-04:00Comments on Rocaille Writes: Primer Pragmatics: Laura Mercier Foundation PrimerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10222921812909264644noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-68855573585150770382013-05-24T17:27:56.912-04:002013-05-24T17:27:56.912-04:00I recently got a sample of the Smashbox primer and...I recently got a sample of the Smashbox primer and can't stand it. It did nothing for my skin :( I've also tried Primed and Poreless by Too Faced and didn't like it either. I tend to break out when I use a primer with silicone in it. I was debating trying out the Becca Matte primer but this may on my list instead.<br />With that said I recently tried two of Laura Mercier's foundations, oil free and tinted moisturizer, and wasn't a fan. The TM was the better product of the two with nearly the same amount of coverage. It may be good for a light makeup day if I use a primer underneath but not everyday use.RileyMariesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199192178583112150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-62363467705763646302013-02-13T01:50:01.344-05:002013-02-13T01:50:01.344-05:00I agree with everyone--I have never tried Smashbox...I agree with everyone--I have never tried Smashbox's primer but I have used silicone-heavy primers and even Monestat, which everyone swears up and down is a dupe of the Smashbox and I hated it all. I agree with you on the suffocating point--it feels so heavy and gross on the skin. I also find that silicone-heavy primers make me even oilier faster most of the time, too. I have heard a lot of good things about Laura Mercier's primers but I guess I just assumed it would be really silicone-y too, like most everything else I've tried. Now I am REALLY curious about the Oil-Free version. A little hydration and smoothing effect w/out too much slip sounds VERY intriguing!! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-17234351651974580722013-02-11T22:38:27.723-05:002013-02-11T22:38:27.723-05:00i don't like smashbox either! Cool haha. I hav...i don't like smashbox either! Cool haha. I have deluxe samples of this and the radiance primer, so I'll definitely have to get around to trying them soon! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-22301525919229594342013-02-11T13:00:06.373-05:002013-02-11T13:00:06.373-05:00Welcome, Jenni, I'm so happy you enjoy my blog...Welcome, Jenni, I'm so happy you enjoy my blog! :)<br /><br />My LM primer has a very faint herbal/medicinal scent to it but pretty much almost undetectable... Hopefully yours hasn't gone bad!Monika @ RocailleWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117181518300212515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-10723526570233997262013-02-11T03:41:03.541-05:002013-02-11T03:41:03.541-05:00Hello Rocaille, i've been reading your blog ye...Hello Rocaille, i've been reading your blog yesterday and I had to drop a comment saying that i'm a new fan of your blog!<br /><br />your review made me have the urge to pluck out my LM primer to test it seriously on the face - but i'm not sure whether mine has gone bad or not (you see, a huge stash makes one forget about everything XD and sometime later the items get 'revealed' like new discoveries...) so i'm curious, how does your LM primer smell like? Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249130998261327929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-67615913229489025842013-02-09T00:22:33.174-05:002013-02-09T00:22:33.174-05:00Thanks for gifting it to me, I really enjoy it, Li...Thanks for gifting it to me, I really enjoy it, Liz!Monika @ RocailleWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117181518300212515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-4151302861065766472013-02-08T21:33:56.279-05:002013-02-08T21:33:56.279-05:00I HATE the Smashbox primers. And despite oily skin...I HATE the Smashbox primers. And despite oily skin and all, I really like this LM primer. I've used up full tubes in the past (regular and oil-free) and multiple samples. Glad you like it!Liz (Beauty Reductionista)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12248806073054637457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-37229181204398641642013-02-07T20:40:11.710-05:002013-02-07T20:40:11.710-05:00I tried the Radiance a couple times and wasn't...I tried the Radiance a couple times and wasn't a huge fan, probably because I have plenty of natural 'glow' and don't need anymore added to my skin. It must be amazing on drier skins though!Monika @ RocailleWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117181518300212515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-87242501819017728142013-02-07T14:02:00.236-05:002013-02-07T14:02:00.236-05:00If you liked this original one, you need to try he...If you liked this original one, you need to try her Radiance primer. It is amazing! I even use it just as a cheekbone highlight...it is incredibly subtle. Works so well with my more matte foundations, making my face less flat xLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104335569975338230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-77065293542275969392013-02-07T13:07:49.307-05:002013-02-07T13:07:49.307-05:00Laura Mercier very often offers this primer as a G...Laura Mercier very often offers this primer as a Gift With Purchase, maybe you could get it that way to see if you like it? Also, I need to DM you on Twitter, darling :)Monika @ RocailleWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117181518300212515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-13950589725587162042013-02-07T12:00:48.457-05:002013-02-07T12:00:48.457-05:00I don't like Smashbox's version, either. I...I don't like Smashbox's version, either. I don't usually bother with primers, but you've made this one sound different and therefore appealing!Lariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200818450787830416noreply@blogger.com