The Primer Saga. Episode 4. Silicone Based Primers

While I may not be a great fan of silicone based primers, there are a few that I do love and use in my makeup artist kit and use on myself. Both of these primers aren't as siliconey as some people might like or are used to but that's just a personal preference!

These primers perform almost identically so I would recommend them to anyone of any skin type!

First up is the Nip+Fab Sheer Make-up Fix Clear Complexion Perfector (mouthful!)

I apologise for the lack of original photo!

Nip+Fab's offering is a lovely clear gel like formula that claims to perfect the skin and even out blemishes. Now, while I think that's a bit of an over exaggeration I do really love this primer. It's a lot thinner in texture than most silicone primers so it doesn't leave the skin feeling like the skin of the RealDoll (those of you with a nervous disposition might not to google that one!).

My biggest gripe with this primer is that it doesn't do the best job at extending the wear of makeup or keeping oil at bay. I tend to only really get an hour or 2 extra wear out my makeup with this one and my oily T-zone appears within about 4 hours. Nip+Fab's saving grace is that it does make your makeup go on beautifully. I find this primer is brilliant underneath powders and mineral foundations because it's light enough to match the weightlessness of minerals but is also siliconey enough to really smooth out the skin to make any powders just glide on effortlessly. It is also great to mix in with thicker concealers to help them smooth over the skin a bit better too!

I would recommend this to anyone who's skin is balanced or on slightly drier side.

Where to buy: Boots, Superdrug, Tesco. Price: £15.99

However, my ultimate favourite silicone primer and the one I keep in my professional kit is the Rimmel Match Perfection Fix & Perfect Primer!

I adore this primer, like the Nip+Fab, it is lighter in texture than say, Smashbox, but it just wonderful on so many different skin types. It comes of white but turns clear once rubbed into the skin. Once this is applied the skin just looks to beautiful, fresh and ready to receive the makeup you will slap on top! Well, not slap... You know what I mean! And the thinner texture means you will avoid that horrible balling that happens when you apply too much!

This primer has really impressed me since I first used it. It has fantastic longevity and makes your makeup look fabulous for most of the day! Aye, there is a small amount of oil breakthrough but it really does a great job of keeping your makeup where it's meant to be. If you're looking for a great all rounder, lets not think about it primer then Rimmel is where you need to head! Like the Nip+Fab this primer is great under minerals and powders but is perfection under creams and liquids. So this wee hard worker definitely has earned his place in the own makeup bag as well as my makeup artist kit!

I would recommend this to anyone. Just straight up anyone!

Where to buy: Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda, Savers, anywhere! Price: £.6.99

Next Tuesday we will be finishing my Primer Saga with a wee tip that might make you go wow! or might make you go what?

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