My $7 primer hydrated the hell out of my dry, sensitive skin – color me shocked, it made my makeup go on flawlessly too
A BEAUTY fan shared the product that revitalized her dry, sensitive skin.
Not only was she shocked by its skincare benefits, but it also gave her makeup a flawless finish.
Reddit user HotButterscotch8682 gushed about a budget-friendly primer that left her with a youthful appearance in a post.
She raved about E.l.f.’s Stay Cool Primer Stick, which is $7 at Ulta.
She described it as a “hydrating, creamy primer” that was “pretty fantastic.”
The Redditor admitted that she didn’t seek it out at first.
She only bought it to get free overnight shipping and “figured if it sucked” she would just return it.
“Color me shocked when it hydrated the hell out of my dry, sensitive skin and made my makeup go on positively flawlessly,” she praised.
She added that she had only been using it for a week or so, so the “jury’s out on long-term effects.”
As of right now, she is a fan of the results.
“I’ve found myself using it even when not wearing base products,” she said.
The gel primer stick first leaves a hydrating burst of liquid that gives your skin a nice base for your makeup.
It is infused with refreshing ingredients like aloe water and castor oil.
The primer also contains coconut, spring, and marine waters for a watery base.
The formula gives a cooling sensation when applied to the skin, “while your makeup look stays fire,” according to the product description.
The Reddit user said that balm sticks are not new and have been a popular beauty product in Asian skincare.
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you’re not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten the skin and don’t forget to apply to your neck.
- Argireline Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum, $29.99, Amazon
- Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Aging Cream,
$88$70, Bescher
“This just so happens to be a cheap Western brand doing it,” she added.
She recommended it as an affordable beauty buy to add to your regimen.
RAVE REVIEWS
The Reddit user wasn’t the only person that felt that way.
Several shoppers left positive reviews about the primer stick.
“This might be the best thing elf has made so far,” one wrote.
She called it the “perfect dupe” for the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Stick, $28.
She added that it was the “best thing ever” and kept her skin hydrated “all day long.”
Another called it their “new favorite primer.”
“Had high hopes for this and it completely came through. So hydrating and makeup layers great on top!” she said.