Australis Primer Review

To me primers were never a necessity to my makeup routine. I used to think they were a gimmick! My first primer was benefit porefessional but that is silicon based so i went on the hunt for something water-based. Came across this in kmart, pretty affordable so i had nothing to lose if i didn't like it. I LOVE it.

The consistency is like a light watery gel but it is not thick or runny. It creates a film between my skin and my foundation and because i have dry skin, i found this quite refreshing and a little hydrating. I still would not skip moisturiser if i were you. Oh my! This primer makes my foundation apply so much smoother. It does not fill in your pores but it does create a silky velvety layer for your foundation to go on which makes your foundation apply better. This primer does not have any sort of matte or dewy finish. It lets the finish of your foundation shine whether if its matte or dewy. It makes my makeup last longer and less cakey.

So if you have dry skin, this will work very well for you. The foundations I've used this with are: Makeup Forever HD, Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow, Mac Face and Body and Nars Sheer Glow.

Each of those foundation apply on top of this primer very smoothly. I haven't personally tried the Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot primer but I've read tons of reviews and comparison saying they do same thing and have very similar if not the same ingredients.

If you are looking for an amazing, affordable and accessible primer then this triple threat of A's does it for you. Also I have not experienced any breakouts or sensitivity issues with this primer.

In spite of some not so great reviews on here of this product, I loved it! Its the first primer I've ever tried and I found it really helps foundation go on smoother, particularly below the eyes - it stops concealer and foundation from sinking into the creases. I always use this for a big night or long day when I need my make up to stay put and it does not disappoint. I used it on the day of my graduation when it was hot and sunny and I was out of the house from 8am - 11pm - and I couldn't believe how good my makeup looked when I came home!

I never thought I would find my ultimate favourite primer especially as a free gift with purchase product.

I have normal skin so when I search for a priming product I don't tend to find a particular formula. The consconsistency reminds me of a light watery gel which isn't too thick or too runny. It is very easy to apply evenly and it feels refreshing on the skin. It is very lightweight on the skin.

This primer makes any of my foundations apply smoother. I feel like this primer doesn't have a particular finish but it still makes your foundation look flawless and photoready. I find that my foundation does stay on longer using this product and you look less cakey.

This is the first primer I've ever used and so far I like it. For my combination oily skin it works quite well. It fills in my giant pores without blocking them. My foundation applies smoothly and even. My skin doesn't feel dry or oilyer (is that a word?). And the best part is my makeup stays in place all day. No sliding around. I do need to blot my nose and powder through out the day but thats normal for me. So yeah I really like this primer. Big thumbs up from me

I bought this primer to try as a cheap everyday primer and I love it! I didn't want to use my Mac primers for everyday use as they are quite expensive but I have found that I actually prefer this more! It makes a great base for my foundation and it glides right over my pores.

I love this primer, smells yummy and sure does the trick, I struggled with keeping my foundation and powder on around my eyes and this product has helped me so much with this.

I first got this as a free gift with my Australis purchase during a promo at Farmers.

This is a gel based primer. The gel itself is white in colour but upon application it blends in and becomes transparent. It gives a smooth and clear application - and feels cool to the skin.. It takes a fairly short time to dry off before you can start putting on foundation.

I was not sure about this product at the first try. But after a few more times, I fell in love with this product, the foundation just stays on much better and longer.

I keep repurchasing this product whenever I run out or if it is a free gift for Australis purchases I end up buying those additional items just to get my hands on this.

Been using this for a couple of years, is a nice light primer to put on. I have used another primer and it was like putting PermFiller on (a product you use to fill in/cover up holes in your gib), so this was a nice change. It does absorb super quick so you can't fart about going from this to concealer. I use moisturiser first, then this, then concealer, then mineral foundation. I find it makes it stay on longer and helps with NOT clogging my pores. It also lasts ages like 4-5 months, maybe longer

I have been using this primer after a recommendation from a friend when I was telling her how I was unhappy about the finish of my foundation whilst using a different primer. I really love this product, (although the texture is weird) It manages to lock moister in resulting in a smooth surface to apply foundation. It keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day, resulting in my foundation not drying up later in the day and clogging in my pores.

I will only use this primer! I love this product. I purchased this while in Australia and it worked like magic - my foundation stayed on perfect during sweltering hot days and also stayed on rather well during those horrid wet and windy months. I have oily skin and it did not effect the skin in any bad way. I enjoy using this product.