Face Primers by RIMMEL

My all time favorite primer is the award winning Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. Until recently when it came to a drugstore alternative I would always suggest Revlon's. Recently I kept hearing so much about the RIMMEL primer from other youtubers and bloggers I had to give it a shot.
Much to my surprise once finding them in my local CVS I realized how inexpensive they are and there were 3 of them! Of course I got all three.
I will start with my least favorite. Ok... fine. I don't like it. The Fix & Perfect Primer #001
(far right above) It does nothing for me. It's a creamy peachy color and all it does on my brown skin is make me ashy and it does not prolong the wear of my foundation. It's as if I'm not even wearing a primer. Luckily it was only $6.49 so I don't feel so bad.
The next one I really like. The Fix & Perfect Pro Primer #002 (middle above)
It promises to smooth, resurface, brighten, mattify, and protect your foundation. And also prolong it's wear. I can agree with all these things. It goes on smoothly, it's a creamy white substance that blends into your skin doesn't leave a cast like the other one. I feel it's a great primer in moderate weather. It's downfall is if it's too warm/hot out it ceases to perform after a few hours and it's mattifying properties become nonexistent. Otherwise for the price $6.99, you're getting a pretty decent product. I would recommend it if you're going to work, school, etc but not for extended use outdoors.
The third one... the Stay Matte Primer is my favorite. (first on left above)
This primer gets right to the point. It says it will control shine for up to 8 hours and that its ultra light formula will minimize the appearance of your pores. And it does just that. It is indeed extremely light weight, you will feel as though you're not wearing a primer at all. And, it really does last a long time. It promises 8 hours and I actually got close to 10!  If you can keep me matte that long you're a winner in my book! I use this one the most easily. At $7.99 it was the most of the bunch but still quite affordable. My Smashbox primer is over $30 so it's all a bargain to me.
The Stay Matte Primer is one I would definitely repurchase. 
In comparison none of these offer as smooth a base as Smashbox or other high end primers I'm sure but the last two absolutely do their job and are well worth your money. 

L'OREAL Studio Secrets Anti-Dull Skin Primer

I Love this product! It's the Loreal Studio Secrets #2 Anti-Dull Skin Primer which also acts as a corrector. This particular number in the series (#2) is made to compliment deep skin tones. Orangy, peachy tones are always great on people of  color. You get a lot of product considering that you only have to use an extremely small amout per application. The pump dispenses quite a bit of product, don't let it scare you.. a lot will come out. Just take it and blend it in very well until there's an even layer on your skin. It will be very ashy in appearance, but that is ok. On top of the (light) layer you've created then apply your concealer and/or foundation and you will see the benefits it's afforded you. It creates a nice canvas for your foundation and a lovely brigtening quality. Brightening not lightening. I really like this product, and the good thing is it will last forever, the .68 Fl. Oz. you get is ample. Now that I've tried this I want to also try the face primer in this series. I've seen lots of glowing reviews on it. That is next! I purchased it at Target for $13.99

It's All About IMAN!

Second To None Semi-Loose Powder

Undercover Agent Oil Control Primer

I keep getting so many questions about Iman makeup. I've made it clear it's the foundation & powder I use now after years of living by Dermablend. I cannot convey enough how extraordinary the results are of the creme foundation & powders. You have an amazingly matte face and the times you have to powder due to shining is diminished by leaps and bounds. I haven't tried the new liquid foundation yet.... but that's next! As I've stated before Smashbox has the best Primer to me. I've recently discovered Iman's Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer is a strong second. It's really good. It's  $14.99 like most of the products in the line. What's so great is you can purchase this great makeup at your local Target or Walgreen's and other drugstores. Write and let me know how Iman's working for you! xoxo

The Best Primer!

Smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer is the best Primer on the market! Comes in two sizes now Reg. priced at $36 and the new smaller on-the-go size at $16. This makes your foundation go on perfectly and it's lasts for hours! It's a must have! Once you try this you'll wonder how you ever did without it. ( Smashbox link on sidebar )