Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF 30 Review

This comes in a tube which is quite simple also included is a tethering attachment that helps get every last bit of product out fo the tube guaranteed no wastage. A screw top lid of which the product can sit flat on & a nozzle for dispensinformation the product. This is said to have spf 30+ which is an added bonus. I've also used it alone with it makeup underneath. It provides a calming effect & does counteract the redness it also leaves a matte finsih to my skin. It doesn't blur any pores but it does extend the wear of my foundation & my foundation won't start to swear till 2pm from a 6.30 am application so that's great longevity imo.

I received a sample sachet of Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer from Dermalogica and I expected this to be a clear silicone-based primer, like all the other primers I've used in the past.

I was surprised when I opened the sachet to see that the primer looked and felt like a tinted moisturiser with a slightly matte finish. It's a flesh coloured cream that melts and disappears onto skin, leaving a smooth finish for foundation to go over. One thing I immediately didn't like was the smell, it has and almost peppery scent.

As usual, with primer, little goes a long way, so start off with less than you think you need. You can always add more in areas where it's needed, rather than wasting product. I use a matte foundation, I did find it a little more difficult to spread my foundation across my face when using this silicone-based primer, compared to some clear gel silicone-based primers.

To be honest, I'm not utterly blown away by this product. Yes, it's good and it delivers on its promises. It kept my oily skin shine-free for a longer and it made my foundation look smooth and flawless, but is it really worth the hefty price tag? At the time of writing this review, the cost for a 22ml tube is $95. That's $4.32 per ml! (If you need a comparison, NYX Shine Killer primer works out to $1.32 per ml). Unfortunately, I really can't see myself paying that much for a primer, no matter how good it is.

This product lives up to its description. It goes on so smooth and silky and has enough coverage that if you just want to wear it on its own or with tinted moisturiser, then you can. Under makeup it definitely gives you a smoother finish, and I find my makeup stays on longer through the day. I'm not entirely sold on skin firmness, but given my makeup looks better with it than without I'm sure firmness has something to do with it! It's a must have in my makeup bag.

Was so glad to be part of this trial, ironically I had been looking for a primer for awhile.

I love the lavender scent doesn't is calming and doesnt give the impression of chemicals. The skin coloured product is a bonus as most primers I have used are white.

Used alone: This product disguises my open pores and does an amazing job of controlling my oil slick forehead.

With makeup: Flawless finish and only thing that has given me all day make up.

I was really excited to be given the opportunity to trial this primer. I absolutely love that it is spf 30 as it saves the need for greasy sunscreens on the face. My first impressions are that it has a lovely smell and glides on the skin nicely and gave skin a nice even colour apperance and skin felt lovely and soft. Overall I quite liked this primer but did not feel that it did anything in the way of extending the wear of my foundation which was disappointing.

Does what it says on the box! This is a wonderful smooth primer with the distinctive Dermalogica herbal scent. A little goes a very long way. Provides beautiful coverage, can easily be worn alone (better on my 38 year old skin than a BB cream!) and diverts light out of those little eye creases! This makes my regular foundation last forever when I do apply it over top, and the silky satin smooth feel makes me feel like a glamourpuss!

I was so excited to receive this product, as I had actually never worn a primer before! I had high hopes because of it's retail price, and I was certainly not let down!

The packaging is incredibly great quality and the full instruction sheet is also super helpful!

The product itself is in a really easy to use tube and it lets just the perfect amount of primer out.

The primer is so smooth and light to apply and leaves your skin smooth and feeling as if you haven't put anything on! So awesome! Instantly the redness on my cheeks was less noticable. I would def wear this without foundation.

It also smelt SO nice! Felt like you were giving yourself a little pamper as well as treating your skin and hiding blemishes. Awesome all in one! Highly recommend :)

The only down side I have found is that if you put it too close to your eyes they do sting. I battled with stinging eyes and it might have been the fragrance? Not entirely sure!

This is my first trial/review and I was rapt to get such a goodie! The courier arrived when i was in the shower so I got to use the product within minutes of it being delivered and man was I excited. Ive never used a primer before so was keen to see what all the fuss was about. Im prone to hormonal breakouts and redness and wear little makeup as this tends to make it worse.

Day 1 I wore the primer alone with a little mascara, eyeshadow and a little gloss. It gave good coverage and a natural look.

Day 2 I wore with my foundation. To work and then social function. I dont usually wear a lot of makeup so it did feel like I had a lot on initially but soon forgot. I think it made my foundation last longer and I didnt need to reapply for an event after work.

I took a before and after photo and it appeared to have plumped up my skin minimising fine lines and reduced the look of my large pores and teenage acne scars on cheeks.

Prior to trying the Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF 30, I never really understood why you should use a primer, because the ones I had tried didn't give the results they promised. Using Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF 30 was like seeing the light - suddenly it all made sense because my skin really did look flawless. Forget putting it under foundation - this is all I need to make my skin looking amazing. It's subtle tint is perfect for every day AND even though it might seem pricey on first glance, it is totally worth it.

Here's the thing about life - if you're not open to trying new things, you really don't know when you're missing out on something amazing.

I thought I'd found my ultimate primer, I never went a day without it - even makeup free days. And then, quelle horreur, the news broke that it was discontinued. So when I was selected to try this, I was excited, but could anything really compete?

Erm, compete? No. Wipe the floor with? Yes.

First opinion - the packaging is sleek and clinical - it looks more like medicine than the most amazing beauty product in the world. But it's a sturdy tube, it doesn't squirt the product everywhere and it won't take much room in your bag.

So I'm used to primers being white / whiteish - being a tinted primer this looks like a BB Cream. I applied it somewhat cautiously, for fear of looking like an oopma loompa. There are no worries, once applied it warms up your skintone, evens it out, seems to blur fine lines and just makes you look like you - but better.

Makeup application is a breeze - it doesn't matter if you're a BB girl or a foundation girl. You'll find yourself applying it faster and easier than ever before. And it will last the day!

This primer is brilliant for non-makeup days too. Case in point. I recently coloured my hair from blonde/brown balayage to deep purple/vibrant purple ombre - and I have to say my skin looked a little washed out. Hubby said "I'm not sure if it's you." The day after dying my hair my primer arrived. I had to try it straight away and literally had nothing else on my face but the primer. My skin looked warmer and healthier, less sallow. Hubby came home from work, and what do you know, "actually your hair looks really good, maybe it was the lighting". FOR REAL!

What else makes this a wow product? Even the negatives don't make me rate it any less. It's fragranced which I don't generally like in a skincare product but it doesn't last so I can't hold that against it. It's $88. Expensive? Yes. But you use a teeny amount and you will use it daily, so in my eyes, it's worth more!

Seriously - this is THE primer you need in your life. I will be repurchasing for sure!