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Day three of the giveaway features a gem I discovered by Dermalogica. It’s the new SkinPerfect Primer, and I have one 22ml tube (RRP AU$79) to give away!
I’ve been using this for almost two months now. For someone who has fine lines on her forehead, a deep line smack in between her eyebrows and enlarged pores, I’d say this is a godsend. It’s not like the usual lotion-y primers that I’d apply all over my face to ensure longevity of my makeup. It’s a thick, oil-free, silicon-based cream that works better in filling in the “holes” on my face. Kinda like spackle for the wall before you slap a coat of paint on it if you will. I fill in the “holes” (which is mainly on my T-zone. I don’t use this on my cheeks and chin), and then lay on the foundation (pun not intended). Plus it has SPF30, which is a big bonus.
This giveaway is courtesy of Dermalogica Australia. Do check out their Facebook page as well.
HOW TO ENTER:
Leave a comment below: Do you think it’s necessary to use a primer before applying makeup?
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This contest is open to all Australian residents. The prize will only be shipped to an Australian address.
2. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here before.
3. One comment per contestant please. Let’s give a chance to everyone, yeah?
4. Please keep it clean and spam-free.
5. One winner will be selected at random.
6. The winner will be drawn and announced on 25 September 2012 (an email notification will be sent to the winner).
7. The winner will be required to submit his/her name and contact address to Beautyholics Anonymous, who will be sending the prize out (please read Beautyholics Anonymous’ privacy statement for more information).
8. This giveaway (Dermalogica SkinPerfect Primer) will close at 9.59am, 20 September 2012.
9. The winner must respond to the notification email to claim the prize within 7 days.
10. Beautyholics Anonymous and Dermalogica Australia reserve the right to change the terms of this competition at any time.
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Good luck! 
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Yes, I just find it makes my make up last longer. I love the idea that this primer has sunscreen in it too.
I don’t think it is necessary but if definitely makes a difference, leaves your makeup looking a lot smoother and fresher and lasts a lot longer
I find that a primer does make my makeup lasts longer…I would love to try one that would help hide my lines…:)
I resisted primers for ages until the penny finally dropped that my make-up was gone by midday because I wasn’t priming. Now I always use a primer. I’d love a line-concealing primer that hides the axe-mark between my eyebrows!
I find I only need it when I will not have time for touch ups…However…I find it is perfect for eye make up…it really stays. Primer on the rest of the face can look less natural and “made-up” at times.
I think it’s necessary as it helps makeup to last longer and go on smoother. It also helps to cover up skin imperfections. Besides, it doesn’t take a lot of extra time to apply!
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Yes is a must, it helps in the application of your foundation, creates a great base to build colour. Holds the make up to your skin for much longer & it helps in the removal of any product at cleansing time. Primer creates a ‘buffer’ so product sits on the skin & doesn’t sink it lines & imprefections!!
Yes! Because it makes your foundation go on perfectly and look better.
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Oh I really want to try this primer! I always use a primer, but sometimes I’m not convinced they’re doing any good!
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For me a primer is absolutely essential. I have oily skin that often gets dehydrated because of all the mattifying products I use (which in turn can make the oil situation much worse). I use a waterbased primer on my cheeks and chin and for my t-zone I go for a pore-minimising, mattifying primer. It’s time consuming but sooo worth it for the finish and longevity it gives my makeup.
I have really dry skin in certain places and find primers are really good at adding an extra hit of moisture to prevent these flakies. But finding the right one can be difficult!
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I don’t think it’s necessary to use primer if you’re just going to the shops or only going to be out for a few hours, but for a special occasion, or when you want your makeup to last all day and possibly into the night, I find it necessary. Primer really gives a flawless base and makes my makeup last a long time compared to when I don’t use it.
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I notice a significant difference in the longevity of my makeup when I use a primer, I don’t bother most of the time for work because I don’t really care. But anything else I love to use a primer and find it makes a great difference. PLUS I love how smooth it makes my skin!
Hmm, I guess it depends on the types of primers. I only use Benefit’s Porefessional on days when my pores are screaming for attention, not really fond of slapping a whole lotta products on my face when it comes to make up. =/
I think it depends on the make up you’re using. I consider a BB cream to be make up and will use a primer under some but usually I go without. Also seems to depend on the foundation, some go orange on me without primer, others are fine.
Nature wasn’t very kind to me in the skin department! For special occasions I would love to be able to use a primer to create a better canvas and secure a longer lasting finish.
Of cause!
Before I really wear makeup everyday, I think it’s just some marketing thing, but now I think it’s very important to wear primer. It actually protects my skin and makes more easier to apply makeup.
I definitely do, even on weekends! I honestly think it just makes the foundation apply better. That being said, the ingredients in the primer have to be beneficial and not something that will make the skin worse for using it. Which is where Dermalogica comes in… *hint hint*
Yes, a primer is a must for my oily skin. I can’t live without it!
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Hey Tine! Thanks for introducing this product – I actually have the Dermalogica clearing mattifier, which I do like as it does seem to fill in some holes… though I cannot say that it really improved acne breakouts or completely prevented oiliness, and the texture can be difficult to work with.. . so I’d love to try this one out and see how it compares, especially since I have some fine lines on my forehead due to frowning! Reminder to self: Be happier more often : ) I remember you reviewing their clearing mattifier actually – are they similar in texture and results?
Primer is an essential part of my day to day routine! It smooths out my skin, reduces the appearance of pores and controls my faces natural oils – this helps gives a more polished application and increases the longevity of my base.
I would LOVE to try this primer!
Sounds like the perfect thing for the enlarged pores between my nose and cheeks, and keep the 3pm-oil away from transforming my face into a char kuey teow wok! yes, please!
I never use primers before until a friend introduced it to me. Now, I’m a convert!
It’s definitely worthwhile for special occasions, to smooth out imperfections for a nicer finish.
Primers have been a new discovery for me this year, and I will never go without them now! Not only do they keep your makeup in place longer, requiring less touchups, I go through significantly less foundation now than what I used to and it sits so much better on my skin!
yeah i think we should put on primer, even though i haven’t use any before. my face tend to become very oily after applying foundation. so, i should apply primer to prevent oily face. but so far i haven’t come across any primer that help to reduce the oiliness of my face!
It certainly prolongs my made-up look!
I don’t think you absolutely have to… But it sure does help! I’m a die hard primer gal myself, so I couldn’t see life without one, and sometimes how I wonder how I lived without it, haha!
This looks like one id love to try… I need to fill those giant pores!
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Definitely! Hubby swears by priming the walls before painting (spakfilla, sanding) – not so sure about sanding my face! But, my lined face with open pores would benefit from a primer before make-up.
I don’t like applying primers but I must agree that without a good primer, makeup doesn’t last as well. Usually by mid day, my make up would have “melted” and I will look as though I have nothing on..
I don’t use a primer but maybe I should start! I thought there were only the lotiony types which I’ve never really seen much improvemnet from but this would be perfect for my little lines and a few enlarged pores.
I always use a primer as part of my makeup regime as it leaves a perfect and smooth canvas for applying foundation.
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I feel like it makes a difference in the way my foundation “settles” on my face, but if it’s SO necessary now, why didn’t we realise we needed something like it before? I’ll keep using it though!
No I don’t think so, but there is a vast difference when it is used.
I really need to check this one out. I can’t live without primer but I am still looking for my HG.
Yes! I find a primer essential to make my makeup last. For a short or easy day I can get away without one if I use a good moisturiser, but if I need staying power I hit the primer!
I love the sound of this primer for my large pores and frown line!
Yes, I would always use a primer before putting my foundation on. I find that my makeup lasts throughout the day without caking and my skin feels healthier and glows with primer on.
definitely, it’s great to achieve a poreless, airbrushed finish
yes, I think it’s necessary to use primer because it acts as a base before foundation having a smooth application. It also helps decrease redness, minimise visible pores and even out skintone.
I have always believed in using a primer. When my skin was previously oily I swore by it. I don’t know how ever lived without it. Now my skin is dry I still use it but no where near as much as before.
It’s necessary if im going out or for special occasions
Primer is a necessary base for seemingly flawless skin. It’s difficult enough for me to get a smooth foundation finish without it, so for me primer is definitely a must!
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