MY REVIEW: Neutrogena Shine Control Primer

WHAT IS IT?

"Neutrogena Shine Control Primer helps makeup apply more smoothly and last longer, while optical modifiers help minimize the look of pores. Can be worn alone or under foundation. This lightweight, non-greasy formula with patent-pending rice protein technology acts like a sponge to absorb excess oil so skin stays shine-free and fresh looking all day."

CLAIMS/FEATURES:

• 8 hour shine control with or without makeup
• Extends the wear of makeup
• Matte finish
• Won't over dry skin or clog pores

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PRICE/AVAILABILITY:
$12.99 at mass retailers (Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Rite Aid, etc)

THINGS TO RAVE ABOUT

• Dries Fast: The thick, pasty texture rapidly dries to a powdery, masky finish after application, leaving not a hint of wetness or dewiness behind.
• Fills in Pores: The thick formula provides a layer of micro-particles that invisibly coat the skin, concealing large pores by giving off a blurry appearance and a soft-focused look.
• Forces Makeup to Stick: This primer leaves skin feeling exceptionally tight and dry, creating a solid, arid base that allows foundation to tightly adhere to and thus perform to its highest ability by not colliding into natural skin oils that can melt or dissolve the foundation.
• Absorbs Oil: No one can prevent skin oils from seeping through the pores, yet you can remedy the issue by soaking up the oils, removing the grease from the face. In order to remove the dewiness, an object or particles must be present to sponge up the oils, otherwise the oils will remain untouched, sitting at the surface of the skin and making the face appear shiny and greasy. The rice protein particles in this primer serve as the necessary "object", for the micro grains absorb and pick up all skin oils. This primer acts as a built in blotting tissue that never ceases to function, picking up new grease with each second.

THINGS TO RANT ABOUT

• Drying: This primer leaves behind a powdery, parched finish that contains absolutely no moisturizing or soothing properties. While that finish may serve as a beneficial element for oily skin types, dry skin will only be further dried out and possibly irritated.

IS IT FOR YOU?
Yes, if your skin is excessively oily and requires a hidden formula to continuously control and absorb the oil. No, if you necessitate a creamy, silky primer that hydrates inflamed, cracked skin.

RATINGS
price: 8/10
performance: 9/10
packaging/applicator: 8/10
durability/quality: 9/10
repurchase? yes