Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer 30ml

I am a firm believer in a flawless base as an essential start to any makeup look. A smooth, refined texture, no trace of large pores and rough spots, a glowing complexion – this sort of beauty stands on its own and only needs a touch of colour to enhance it. And so the search for the perfect foundation to start the look – the right shade, consistency (matte or glowing?) and coverage (light or full?) goes on (and on). But no matter what the base, it still needs its own primer to create a smooth canvas.\nI tried Flawless Start Primer as part of a gift-with-purchase,and have been using it every day. Like Prevage City Smart, it comes out as a tinted cream but is colourless on application. The formula contains blur technology, designed to cover fine lines and pores to ... MoreI am a firm believer in a flawless base as an essential start to any makeup look. A smooth, refined texture, no trace of large pores and rough spots, a glowing complexion – this sort of beauty stands on its own and only needs a touch of colour to enhance it. And so the search for the perfect foundation to start the look – the right shade, consistency (matte or glowing?) and coverage (light or full?) goes on (and on). But no matter what the base, it still needs its own primer to create a smooth canvas.\nI tried Flawless Start Primer as part of a gift-with-purchase,and have been using it every day. Like Prevage City Smart, it comes out as a tinted cream but is colourless on application. The formula contains blur technology, designed to cover fine lines and pores to improve skin texture, at the same time as controlling shine. A very light paste-like consistency, it is so, so easy to apply. I smooth it on with my fingertips and blend it over my face. On first use my complexion felt so smooth, like porcelain and as for the pores around my nose and chin – what pores? In short I had the perfect canvas to apply my foundation, in this case Clinique Even Better Foundation, and after this step my skin did look both glowing and flawless. There was no sign of the“pilling” or little balls that can form in cheaper primers containing silica. I can confidently say that the blurring technology worked – it covered imperfections and enhanced my complexion exactly as promised. In terms of controlling shine – I rarely have shiny skin so this is hard to assess, but where some primers can feel greasy on the skin, Flawless Start is oil-free and felt smooth and dry the whole day. \nThe first day it certainly surpassed my usual work day make-up look and even my colleagues noticed, which definitely made my day! With such an impressive base, as expected, I really needed minimal make-up – a touch of blush, a flick of mascara and a nude lip – to complete the picture. \nI was so impressed with the results of this primer that I will definitely repurchase the full-size when I’m up for a new one. At $48 it is certainly not a budget item but it performs far better than cheaper brands I’ve tried and cost-wise is actually more reasonable than some mid-range primers. Which is not bad for a luxury brand!\n

Beauty, makeup in particular, is all about expressing your unique, personal and creative style. Only when you feel beautiful from the inside will it radiate out and make you look beautiful to everyone around you. Makeup is my only creative outlet that I have, experimenting with different styles and looks with the help of my huge collection of products, tools and brushes. One sweep of a brush or dab of a sponge is enough to completely change your look and mood, and there's no need to worry about making a mistake, just remove it and start again, making yourself into the person you want to be. A flawless base is like an artist's blank canvas, where true beauty begins. No makeup look can start without a good quality foundation primer, as a certain famous makeup artist ... MoreBeauty, makeup in particular, is all about expressing your unique, personal and creative style. Only when you feel beautiful from the inside will it radiate out and make you look beautiful to everyone around you. Makeup is my only creative outlet that I have, experimenting with different styles and looks with the help of my huge collection of products, tools and brushes. One sweep of a brush or dab of a sponge is enough to completely change your look and mood, and there's no need to worry about making a mistake, just remove it and start again, making yourself into the person you want to be. A flawless base is like an artist's blank canvas, where true beauty begins. No makeup look can start without a good quality foundation primer, as a certain famous makeup artist said, not to prime is a crime, and it is very true. A good primer is like an undercoat to paint, it helps even out your skin tone, hide blemishes and redness, blurs out imperfections, adds radiance or matteness and helps prolong your foundation so it will stick around all day and night long. I have a good, big collection of primers, each one serving different needs so I can create many different looks and styles, depending on my mood or style that day. I've tested many different primers from brands such as Maybelline NY, Lancome, YSL, Estee Lauder, and this fabulous one from Elizabeth Arden, flawless start instant perfecting primer.\n\nI am a big fan of any makeup or skin care product that adds a shot of radiance, like beauty sleep in a tube, who doesn't want a product that instantly boosts radiance and make you glow from within. This product adds a beautiful amount of radiance to your skin that shines from beneath your foundation, or worn by itself, makes you skin flawless, blurred and glowing all day long. The price tag of $48 is very much worth it, as the tube is generous in size, the quality is beautiful, and it lasts a long time needing so little each time. I prepared my skin, my blank canvas, with my usual double cleanse, serum, and moisturiser, and after waiting a few minutes for it all to fully sink in, I smoothed on a thin, even layer of this primer, working it into my skin with a specialised skin care brush from real techniques, something I've recently discovered to boost the radiance and tone of my skin. Used to apply serum, moisturiser and masks, this brush works the product deep into the skin, which boosts the benefits of the product and improving the tone, evenness and condition of the skin, boosting the natural glow too. Anyway, back to this Elizabeth Arden primer. The results were instant and so beautiful, my skin was smooth, hydrated, soft, blurred and definitely a lot more radiant and glowing, like I had just had an instant, professional facial treatment. My foundation applied smoothly and more evenly, and was definitely a lot more radiant in appearance, even from beneath my makeup. It made my makeup last a lot longer and better, and the more I use it, the better my skin condition appears to be.\n\nMakeup is my complete, personal, creative outlet and identity, and using products like this Elizabeth Arden Flawless start instant perfecting primer makes it so easy, effective and fun to release my inner makeup artist every single day.\n

Amazing Quality

I was able to try Elizabeth Arden Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer and it's amazing. I love how it is versatile and can be worn with or without makeup. I feel makeup application is nice and smooth plus allows fountain to last longer. Great formula that's hydrating and lightweight in texture. I love how it also controls oil through the day. I would highly recommend this primer to everyone.

Beautiful silicon based primer

Recommended by EA counter manager in Cairns. And it works. Makeup glides on after applying the primer. Skin prep is essential though and exfoliating and double cleansing the night before gives a fantastic result. Paired with ceramide foundation helps too. No good mis matching primer and foundation.Yep, it’s lovely when used correctly.

Cover your imperfections

Love everything about this Flawles Start Instant Primer. Easy to use and the nozzle emits just the right amount of product. I use my fingers to spread it on my face. The product has no scent which is perfect for me. It feels very luxorious as you spread upon your face. It has a light clay consistency but vanishes into your skin right away. My skin feels more moisturized and makeup goes on so smooth. It's like all my imperfections are covered with a quick motion.

Excellent

I love this instant perfection primer. It’s soft and silky and feels amazing on my skin. It doesn’t sink into your pores it glides over them to make a great base for makeup. It brightens and makes my skin feel tighter and smooth. It fixes all of my imperfections and my face no longer looks dull and lifeless! My makeup looks amazing when I base it with the primer. I highly recommend this product and will keep it in my daily regimen!

Loved it!

It is a flawless start to the makeup look! I use liquid foundation for my makeup routine. This Elizabeth Arden New York primer perfectly prepares my skin for the next steps in the makeup process. Once I apply this primer skin feels super soft leaving skin feeling moisturized. It is very lightweight on skin. Mine is dry skin it exactly matches my skin. It totally absorbs in to skin. It carry’s no strong scent. Pretty much easy to apply. It’s creamy texture smoothly glides on skin. It can be applied evenly all over the face giving nice flawless look. I would definitely recommend this.

Made certain areas flawless

I tried out Elizabeth Arden - Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer, and I really like some of the results it provides. After I moisturized, I applied all over my face. My forehead hasn't looked this smooth in years. I have redness from roseca on my cheeks and nose- completely took the redness away and made the roughness on my cheeks smoother. It did not do well around my lips though. It seems to enhance the deep lines- I was so disappointed. It seemed to enhance my dark circles under my eyes also. I highly recommend for certain problem areas. I will continue using it on my forehead, nose and cheeks.

Putting my best face forward.

This product truly lives up to its name flawless. That is how I felt when I applied this for the first time and every time there after. I apply this product after my moisturizer and before my pressed powder. (I do not like how liquid feels) it is my opinion this product helped to even out the powdery look I generally struggle with and my skin felt so very smooth. The best part, I did not feel the need to keep touching up my powder during the day. I have tried other primers and this Instant perfecting primer is very different. It did not go on heavy, it was not sticky to the touch, it did not have that makeup "smell" and I felt very complete. I truly have found a perfect addition to my skin care routine.

Works great.

I love this. I started using this primer two weeks ago and now I keep it in my makeup routine. Great to keep a nice glow. Keep makeup looking fresh all day. It dries quickly, really minimizes pores, not oily, lasts all day, not drying, gives your skin a lift. It has a bright finish but not shiny at all. You can still wear it under matte makeup and it looks matte but gives your skin appearance firm, poreless, light. It is just amazing. A must have.