LA Girl Pro Prep Smoothing Primer Review

I've tried a few different primers and this one is definitely the cheapest. It does an alright job but is nothing amazing.

It applies easily but I do find I need to use more than I use with other primers as it settles into the skin pretty quickly so I need a good dollop to cover my whole face.

It does make my face feel incredibly smooth and my foundation applies really well on top of it. Unfortunately though I haven't really noticed it helping with the longevity of my foundation.

Not sure I will rush out and buy it again as it hasn't blown my mind, but it does the trick and is very affordable! So I may repurchase sometime in the future.

I haven't tried much of a range of primers, but I do feel that this one is pretty good (especially considering the price.)

This primer is a light gel that feels very soft and smooth between your fingers and on the surface of your face. It seems to settle on the skin quite quickly, I usually give at least 5 minutes before applying foundation.

I have noticed that my skin looks significantly smoother and even when I use this primer as a base as opposed to no primer. In which case I can assume that it's effective in serving it's purpose.

Definitely recommend, even if you personally don't like it $12.99 is no great loss? (I actually picked this up from postie for $10, and will repurchase :D)

I bought this primer because my current primer was almost out (elf mineral primer) and this was a cheap and affordable primer. I have been impressed with this primer, and although I haven't used any high end primers, this primer does the trick well. It smoothes out my skin creating an even base for applying my foundation. I have combo oily skin and large pores on my nose, cheeks and forehead. This primer makes my foundation easier to apply, look more flawless and more even. When using this primer I find that my foundation stays on longer and doesn't go cakey as quickly. I do still set my foundation with powder. I apply my usual face moisturisers and serum then the primer on top of this.

In comparison to the elf primer, this primer is thicker. It is a clear primer with a silicon base which feels really silky and smooth when you apply it. I find that I have to use more of this primer than my elf primer. I use about a large pea size for my whole face.

The primer comes in a small flat tube which you squeeze to get the product out. The packaging and design is really simple, white tube with black writing and s black twist top lid. A whole tube will last me about 3 months when using it five days a week.

Overall I did like this primer and it did the trick but I would be interested to use another primer before purchasing this one again.