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Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer review

I was really in two minds about posting this review. I prefer to only post about products that I really like and that I would spend my own money on. I am still not sure if I would fork out R850 for this, but stick around and you can decide for yourself.

Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer Review

Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer Review

Let’s start off with what they say:

Lightweight, non-greasy primer minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, mattifies against oily shine and imparts a silky, luminous finish to skin. H2ORelease™ Complex and Abyssinian Oil help provide intense, sustained-release moisturization that locks in optimum hydration levels. A microencapsulated tint releases upon application to provide neutral coverage while Whu-Zhu-Yu Fruit Extract enhances skin radiance. Naturally-astringent Mushroom Extract reduces pore size and appearance. Formulated without artificial fragrances, colors or parabens.

I received this primer shortly after it launched and I have to say, I was totally underwhelmed after the first use. It felt great on my skin, yes, BUT R850?! It did a good job blurring fine lines and making my pores look a little less huge, but I really didn’t think it was worth that price tag. It also didn’t mattify as much as I hoped. This was in March of this year while we still had lovely warm weather. And my skin could be classified as combination to oily.

Then winter arrived with one moerse bang and my skin didn’t know what hit it. All of the sudden my face was tight, dry, sensitive, scaly and blotchy. Not a pretty sight. (Keep an eye out as the products that saved my skin will be on the blog shortly). My forehead was so dry that when I scratched it (I know, I know!), I could see the flakes fallen to the floor. Super sexy.

I tried the primer again, and voilà, results.

On my dry skin Hydrablur worked like a charm. My skin appeared smoother and my foundation application was even. Currently I’m using it every day.

In short, would I recommend it… maybe.

If it fits your budget, and you are struggling with dry, patchy and flaky skin, give Dermalogica’s Hydrablur Primer a shot.

Have you tried Hydrablur? I’d love to know what you think.

xoxo

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Loving L’Oréal Lately

While doing my make-up this morning I realised that the bulk of my recent go-to products are by L’Oréal. I am loving all of these at the moment.

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Revitalift Magic Blur is an ‘instant skin smoother finishing cream’. I really like this primer. It has a waxy feel to it and once applied my skin feels super smooth and silky and my foundation glides over it with ease. And it does blur my pores! Yay L’Oréal. With the pros come the cons unfortunately. I feel like I have to use more of this product to cover my face than with most other primers, so I don’t think it’s going to last very long. R230 for 30ml.

Nutri Lift Gold Anti-ageing Serum Foundation*.  Love, love, looooove. This super creamy foundation spreads easily, covers very well without looking or feeling heavy, it gives me a slight glow and it lasts very well.  It also claims to have a couple of anti-ageing benefits and a SPF20. The shade I’m using right now is 150 Creamy Beige and it suits my skin tone very well. I haven’t reached for any other foundation over the past couple of weeks and as soon as this one is finished, I’m getting another one. Highly recommended! R235.

UPDATE 20 AUGUST 2015: I cracked the seal on my 4th bottle of this amazing foundation this morning. It is the best drugstore foundation that I have ever used. I have sampled a variety of foundations and BB/CC creams since I first tried this product, but I always go back. It works so well with my sensitive, temperamental skin and even seems to calm my eczema. It works whether my skin decides to be oily or scaly, or a combination of the two. Creamy Beige suits my skin tone perfectly. No orange! In summer I just add a bit of bronzer if I have a tan. Please L’Oréal, I beg you, don’t decide to discontinue this beauty. Ever! 

Lumi Magique Pearl Powder*. This one confused me when I received it… from the description on the packaging you get the idea that it is a face powder, but at first glance of the unused product you would think it’s a highlighter. And not a great one because the first time I used it the shimmer was insane (Twilight insane). But, and this is a BIG but… that was only due to overspray. Under that shimmery layer hid a fantastic all-over face powder. It mattifies, illuminates and really does give a healthy glow. This is one great powder and works beautifully with the above-mentioned foundation. I’m using the shade 02 Rose Radieux. Price – R160.

Volume Million Lashes Mascara has knocked Miss Manga from top spot. I am really impressed with L’Oréal’s mascaras. I wanted to review the original Volume Million Lashes that I completely fell in love with when I was sent the product to review, but sadly I had to throw it out due to an eye infection and I was worried that my bug might have crept into the product. That was a sad day indeed. I bought the Extra Black version over the weekend and it seems to be performing not quite as well as the original (I hope it’s only because it’s still brand new). Volume Million Lashes lifts, curls and gives me really great volume. The more coats I add, the more volume I get. And no clumps! The formula is really smooth. This mascara gets two thumbs up. Price – R180.

Any L’Oréal make-up products you are loving lately?

xoxo

 

*Disclaimer: Products marked with * were supplied for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.