Stay matte — honestly.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
What: Fyrinnae‘s Velvet-Gel Silica Primer
Physical: scent-free and thick, this is a translucent gel (though I would hesitate at this; perhaps calling it a “jelly” due to its thickness.) When applied, as it sinks in, it feels as if liquid is evaporating — and I think it is, as I left a tiny layer on a part of my hand to test it out and found it left a white residue.
The good: I love the price of this ($5.50/.5oz or $1 for a small sample, enough for “3-5 applications”) and the fact that it is paraben-free! Silicone-free (silica is different). Great for keeping your t-zone shine-free during the day — I’m usually a little oily by noon, but I was still fairly matte by two when I tried this!
The bad: Half my face (the dry half) didn’t love it so much: I quickly ended up with patches of very obvious dry skin that I had not noticed in my regular inspection before putting on the primer. (I always take a very good look at myself before using a new primer so I can really see the changes after I put it on… if there are any!) I miss using primers that are gorgeously silky and make your skin feel hydrated — this left not a velvet finish, but a dehydrated one, like crisp old paper.
The verdict? Yes!! but only for t-zones or very oily skin. I’m thinking of buying the full size and using it daily on my t-zone, but I refuse to even think of using this for the rest of my face. It would honestly be so angry with me that it would peel off! Very effective, not to mention, very cost-effective!
PS: I don’t love the unsanitary pot packaging, but it is a small price to pay. I’ll just move some into a smaller jar on a regular basis, or use a spatula to remove product.
6 Responses to “Stay matte — honestly.”
Hmmm, thanks for sharing! I was thinking of getting this, but now I am skeptical since my nose is seriously the flakiest part of my face. =/
wow- impressive. i get dewy all over before noon, but dewy looks okay on cheekbones. i would probably only use this on my nose- hoping it would not contribute to blackheads. thanks for the review!!! i just spent all my mad money on much-needed massages, but i'm putting this one the list. SO affordable.
Catherine: DOOO IIIIIT.No, but seriously. If you're putting through a fyrinnae haul anytime soon, just add a sample size to your order and give her a try =) And let me know if you love/hate it!
Laura: I don't *think* it will, and I haven't heard anything about it doing that, so I'm pretty sure it won't blackhead our noses to death ^^Make sure it's at the *top* of the list! I love that a Fyrinnae haul can literally cost as much as a coffee and cookie from Starbucks if you keep it to basics and/or samples =D
Rae- i know right? and even their bitty samples last me for ages (since i work in a corporate environment; if i were back in college they're be gone in 3 days!)and the quality is truly lovely.and the COLOUR SELECTION!!!!!!!!
Laura: I KNOW!! It's amazing. The samples last me ages as well, seeing as I almost never wear colour x.x
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