I think I’ve found my ultimate beauty product (very bold statement), if you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know I’ve been tweeting about this product all week. I recently attended a Space NK event and became aware of the brand Hourglass – they have so many incredible products, wonder products which solve all and make you look and feel amazing, that I’m surprised I’ve never bought anything from the brand before.
I played around with the Veil primer on my hand and liked the feel of it, and I discovered a sample size (5ml) at the bottom of my goody bag a few days later. Cue much excitement.
I’ve been loyal to Benefits Pore-fessional for some time now, but this has without a doubt superseded that and become my instant favourite. After first use of the Veil primer I was hooked. It smoothed over my skin and created the most flawless base for my makeup. After getting through two tubes of Pore-fessional, I was sure I was faithful but I know now that my heart belongs to Hourglass.
Veil is a satin-finish, mineral primer which smooths over skin, minimises pores and helps to keep foundation in place for longer while also keeping shine at bay. Nothing new there, as you’ll know if you’ve used a primer before, but this formula is like nothing else. My skin is instantly smoother and naturally flawless and my foundation sits so well, lasting longer and staying shine-free. I do still have the odd blemish here and there, but it’s a massive improvement and I can’t believe how well my foundation applies and how flawless my skin looks after I’ve applied this.
I can’t express my love for this product enough, it’s heavenly and has really improved my overall complexion and how I feel about my skin.
The price isn’t so delightful and I’m not sure if I will be able to keep up this habit. I’m definitely going to purchase at least a Travel Size (10ml) and see how I get on, as you only need a small amount of primer so it should go far!
I’ve been looking for a good primer for ages. I thought I’d found what I was looking for when I bought Laura mercier foundation primer but I discovered I was allergic to it after using it for 4 days. I might have to give this a go x
I used a liquid felt tip liner from them that was brilliant as it was thin and perfect for me and my small eyelids. That finish looks amazing, but the priiiiice, haha. xx
I haven’t heard of this brand before, it seems a little out of my price range but does sound like an amazing product. I’ve only recently started using primer but it’s made such a huge difference to the application and staying power of my foundation. I use a matte primer from the body shop Love Holz oxo http://beautifulsimplicity-holziepink.blogspot.co.uk/
Oh wowser, this sounds amazing! I’m glad you’ve comapred it to Porefessional, I do love that but I’m SURE sometimes it makes my pores worse… Can’t believe how expensive this one is though
May 12, 2012 @ 09:30:07
I’ve been looking for a good primer for a while now, this one sounds really good
x
May 12, 2012 @ 09:39:35
Your make up looks lovely in this post!
xx
May 12, 2012 @ 09:39:43
Wow, what a positive review! I sounds really good. Will try asap.
http://lipsticksandmascara.blogspot.com
May 12, 2012 @ 09:40:45
I’ve been looking for a primer for ages and still haven’t found one I like. Looks like this could be a new one to try out!
VAR ETC
May 12, 2012 @ 10:10:11
I’ve been looking for a good primer for ages. I thought I’d found what I was looking for when I bought Laura mercier foundation primer but I discovered I was allergic to it after using it for 4 days. I might have to give this a go x
May 12, 2012 @ 10:59:57
I used a liquid felt tip liner from them that was brilliant as it was thin and perfect for me and my small eyelids. That finish looks amazing, but the priiiiice, haha. xx
May 12, 2012 @ 11:22:28
this sounds amazing, just what I’m looking for, it’s just the price is pretty high :/ I love benefits porefessional too
May 12, 2012 @ 11:35:36
Thanks for sharing! I will try it out. x
May 12, 2012 @ 12:10:51
You look absolutely radiant in this photo! If that’s not a selling point for the product, I don’t know what is! xx
May 12, 2012 @ 13:38:18
This sounds fantastic! Thank you for sharing – your skin looks lovely x
May 12, 2012 @ 15:42:19
Your skin looks so good. Never used a primer, I might start to!
May 12, 2012 @ 17:27:39
Looks good! love mineral cosmetics!
Lili
http://natcosmetics.blogspot.com/
May 12, 2012 @ 19:51:26
I really want that primer but it’s just so expensive I had to go with a L’oreal one instead.
http://www.daniellesdiscerningeye.blogspot.co.uk
May 12, 2012 @ 20:34:16
always on the look out for a new primer! x
May 13, 2012 @ 05:35:33
I have been considering trying Benefit’s Porefessional for a while, I might try this instead!
Laura
whitewinters.blogspot.com
May 13, 2012 @ 09:24:16
I haven’t heard of this brand before, it seems a little out of my price range but does sound like an amazing product. I’ve only recently started using primer but it’s made such a huge difference to the application and staying power of my foundation. I use a matte primer from the body shop
Love Holz oxo
http://beautifulsimplicity-holziepink.blogspot.co.uk/
May 13, 2012 @ 14:18:43
Aw this product sounds amazing ! xx
butterfleyesblog.blogspot.com
May 13, 2012 @ 15:09:28
I’ve just used up my MAC prep & prime so I may try this, great review
beautyonablogx.blogspot.com
xxx
May 14, 2012 @ 16:33:14
Oh wowser, this sounds amazing! I’m glad you’ve comapred it to Porefessional, I do love that but I’m SURE sometimes it makes my pores worse… Can’t believe how expensive this one is though