I wanted to love this, because I don't like using typical sunscreen and wanted to add an additional layer of sun protection under my powder foundation. I'm fairly certain something about this primer is making me break out in small pimples arpund my chin and mouth. I am prone to hormonal break outs but my skin is fairly dry and I never get these types of small clusters of pimples, so it must be the primer. Otherwise I love the feel of it and how smoothly it goes on. I'm just too prone to breakouts I guess.

Too old for breakouts

Michigan

I use a PC foundation w/sunscreen during fall/winter and I did notice that under even PC foundations (tried 2 formulas, MAC & a couple others I have) I did notice the pilling some have mentioned. However, I have combo skin and my t-zone gets VERY oily during season transitions which is when I tried this. That said, since my skin has been SO much better after switching to PC for face wash, BHA & moisturizers, during spring/summer I use this primer with my Mac Studio Fix and this has become an HG product for me! My skin is better for using it. My pores don't suffer the usual issues from using Studio Fix, my pores and small lines (I'm 44 w/4 kids) are blurred or invisible and I don't need to reapply powder or absorb everything on my face any more. I was a long time addict of the SmashBox PhotoFinish and will still use it under foundation. But once my skin was better and I can get away without foundation most of the time, this plus my StudioFix powder foundation is the winning combo for me. I've even used with just this primer and a finishing powder and been happy. So it's safe to say this would work well under any powder formulation. My sister uses under regular foundation just fine, but she runs more dry. So get the travel size and try it - it really has helped improve my skin and not everything will be HG for every type of skin. But this is truly a really strong product!

Jenyfurrr

Riverside, CA

I just bought a trial size tube of this, and I think I will definitely be ordering the full size. I have been looking for daily sunscreen protection for my very dry skin, but everything seems to make my wrinkles seem more pronounced and sit in the lines on my face. Either that or it's far too oily. I haven't had much luck with moisturizers that contain spf, they are generally too sticky even for my dry skin or else they don't do much in the moisturizing department at all. As you can see I've searched high and low for something that has a great balance, and I think I finally found it with this primer! It glides on like a dream and melts into my skin so quickly, and it doesn't ruin the efficacy of the moisturizer I put on before it, which I was worried about. I can still use the moisturizer that works best for me, and the primer only enhances it when I apply it on top. Love! My skin is soft and happy. I hope Paula's Choice keeps making this great stuff forever!

Lucy

Chicago IL

Goes on smooth and holds makeup but it irritated my Rosacea.

Shyanne

Calgary, AB

I love this sunscreen. I wear it under a pricey matte foundation that would not work well for me if it was not for this primer. I love it as a sunscreen so much that I wish it could be rolled out into a much larger body version.

Susan

Vacaville, CA

I am placing my order for my third bottle now! I never could find a sunscreen that went well under my foundation. I found a primer that worked for me, but it did not have sunscreen. This primer is great under my makeup and takes care of my sunscreen!! I am 50 years old and my skin shows the years of tanning I did in my youth so I use a full coverage foundation with SPF. My morning routine is as follows: I wash, tone with a PC toner (I haven´t found my favorite yet); exfoliate with a PC liquid 2% BHA (I´m using Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA this month); and then I apply this primer. I do let it fully dry/absorb before applying foundation, about 10-15 minutes. My foundation applies beautifully and I´ve got my sunscreen!

Laura

Memphis, Tennessee

Product made my skin feel greasy! Please bring back barely there tint!

Janine

Kelowna BC

This could even be marketed as a daily sun protection product. It is light and clear. The texture is such that one would like applying it daily. It is also a non irritating SPF product. I have used it by itself and also over my Skin Balancing SPF 30.

Katie

Ohio

I really wanted to like this but found it to be greasy long into the day. I did not feel it held my foundation well and it also made my face shine in a way that does not seem attractive. I like the sunscreen and the form factor but the product does not work for me.

Minimalist_User

Seattle

This clear, silky primer glides on easily and leaves a smooth, even finish for foundation application.

Roses

Cleveland, OH