Supernatural Botanicals

I am love, love, loving the new Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base by Loreal.  My normal makeup routine has never consisted of a primer…not even a concealer.   But it caught my eye in the makeup aisle and curiosity got the best of me and it’s now in my makeup bag! 

It retails for $12.99 per 0.5 ounce.  Pricey for the amout of product you receive?  Maybe, but the plus side of that argument is that very, very little product is needed to be effective.  It’s a bit like Chinese food in that you feel you’ll never get to the bottom of the container. 

The texture is almost sponge-like, although the overall consistency is a cream.  The jar can be tricky if you have long nails like I do, but you can use a small makeup spatula or makeup brush to get the product from the jar. 

Rub a very small amount on your face in areas that need some TLC.  It minimizes the appearance of pores instantly.  And I really mean instantly.  The fine lines on your forehead…kiss them goodbye.  It smooths uneven surfaces on the face and leaves your face feeling velvety soft. 

It can be worn alone or under your makeup for a flawless appearance.  What I love about this product is that it’s immediately effective.  There’s no waiting “over time” to watch the product develop.  It’s instantly apparent.  It makes your skin look younger, and keeps that oily T zone at bay. 

It also gives you a perfect velvety base in which to apply foundation.  It’s fantastic if you want your skin to look 20 years younger, but want to skip makeup for the day.  It blends into the skin crystal clear and plumps out imperfections. 

The one caveat I have is that this product is not all natural, and I’ve grown accustom to using organic and natural products (think Supernatural Botanicals), but beyond that, this product, in my book, gets Five Stars across the board!  Love, love, love it!