I have never used face primers as a part of my makeup routine, but now it has become an essential part of my makeup application process because I can notice some pores on my face which get accentuated by blush and highlighter. I have tried primers by Smashbox and Benefit, and they have worked well for me, but I wanted to diversify, so picked this primer from The Face Shop. I love Korean products, they are true to their claim and they never let me down.

Product Description:

The primer covers pores and fine lines to make uneven skin look smooth. Primer makes makeup last longer. Skin care with perfect seed smoothes and refines texture.

Price:

$28 (Can be bought a little cheaper at clearance).
My Experience with The Face Shop Velvet Skin Primer: I apply face primer after my skincare routine and sunscreen application. If it is moisturizing or oil based, I use it all over my face and even mix it with my foundation, but since this primer is matte, I use it only on areas that require primer.

This product comes in a very elegant and sturdy white bottle with a pump dispenser. With each pump, a pea-sized product is dispensed which is enough to cover half a face. Since it has a matte finish, I do not use it on my entire face, only on the apple of my cheeks and T zone.

The product is in the form of a usual thick moisturizing lotion/gel and resembles a more translucent version of the Smashbox Photo Finish primer. It has a very slippery, silicone-like texture and is slightly more ...