L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Trial Team
Struggling to achieve a flawless base for your make-up? Tired of seeing your pores even after you’ve applied your foundation? Sick of your make-up doing a disappearing act halfway through the day?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it sounds like you’re missing a vital step in your make-up application. A step that can take your make-up from mediocre to ah-mazing – and who wouldn’t want in on that?!
Introducing new L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer, a skin primer that’s formulated with a high concentration of elastomers to instantly smooth your pores and erase the appearance of fine lines, allowing you to achieve a flawless make-up look that actually lasts!
The skin smoothing primer also contains soft powders to help absorb excess oil and reduce shine (bye-bye afternoon oil slick!), as well as silicon oil to allow for easy application without any greasy residue.
Apply Base Magique before your foundation and see what a difference it makes to your look (caution: your friends might think you’ve hired your own personal make-up artist!).
Watch on above and read the reviews below to see what our Trial Team thought of their road-test of L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer…
"I have been experimenting with primers for a good 5 years now & I have to say that I hadn’t yet found any of them ‘good’ & in fact had been beginning to think they were simply a marketing ploy designed to entice us to buy yet ANOTHER beauty product. However I now (happily) stand corrected! This primer DOES work & it has made a noticeable difference to my makeup...I tried the primer with both Estee Lauder Double Wear & also Clinique Laser Repair [foundation]. Both resulted in a beautiful, poreless base, that I am absolutely thrilled with. Also I used this on quite hot & humid days at 6:30am & on return at 6pm, there was some very slight oiliness on the T-zone, but my make up was still great, no melting! I do need to put in a disclaimer that while I have just celebrated my 30th birthday (gulp), I have yet to see any lines on my face, so while I can attest to the fact that makes my very visible pores disappear, I can’t say how it goes on wrinkles." - mmmm
"If you have never used a primer before you will notice the difference, especially in photos! It gives your skin the appearance of being smoother and more uniform by "filling in" pores and creating a more even surface. It's true that it gives your foundation something to adhere to so it will wear much longer than normal. I have slightly oily skin so I like the addition of powder which helps to soak up any natural oils from your skin or makeup during the day.I especially love the way it makes my eye makeup last longer and stops it from creeping too much into the eyelid creases which is never a good look on anyone...My one and only gripe with this is the rosey/pink hue, I'm always paranoid that it will give my olive skin an unusual rosy hue or clash with my foundation shade so I hope they come out with a golden version one day which would be lovely!! Having said that I believe it does give a natural look and never leaves a white cast. I was very pleased with this and would definitely re-purchase again." Beautylicious
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112 Member Comments
The best primer I have found! It is thick and creamy, going on smooth and light, which spreads easily with warmth of fingertips. It smooths out my lines and pores creating the perfect base, and my makeup lasts through the whole day!
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All I can say is yes yes and yes. This is a wonderful primer, I was lucky enough to be sent some samples from BH.
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I am certainly going to give this a try as I find my makeup doesn't stay on all day and hoping with a great primer it will
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LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this primer. Beautiful texture, leaves my skin feeling and looking amazing. My make up has never had such staying power.
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Up until now I have not used a primer as they're so full of silicone. After these reviews, maybe I'm more tempted to go to the dark side and try this one, at least for special occasions.
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Excellent review! I got a sample of this sent from BH which I love! Hopefully be picking up a full size soonish :)
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I have a little sample of this and am going to give it a go soon!
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I am currently searching for a primer to use. I'm not entirely sold on this one, but it's worth a look.
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Up until last year I never used a primer but I've been converted!
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I never use primer as I have dry skin. Always use an eye primer on my eyes though, as I have the world's oiliest eyelids funnily enough.
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I'm a huge fan of primer before foundation
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this has been on my must-try list; after reading some good reviews i think i may have to give this one a try!!
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I was given a small sample through Loreal and I love it. I find it thick and creamy and goes on smooth. The primer I use is very wet where the Loreal one is beautiful. Will be buying this one next. The make up stays on all day and looks so smooth and amazing. Only need a small amount too so will last a long time.
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Would definitely recommend this - It make such a noticeable difference I would even use it without wearing make up at all
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like the feel but hate the waste in packaging and over packaging give the look a bigger jar that it is.
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not to prime is a crime! - great words by napoleon perdis! i really want to try this. where can i get my hands on this?
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Loving this primer. Use it regularly. It goes along way, you need very little to get a great effect. Very pleased I was given the chance to trial this product.
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i would love to try it !
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great review.. i wanna try a primer now
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a definite yes for primer before foundation!! It smooths my skin more esp lines around my eyes( i am 25 this year and already tiny lines are forming:( ) Would love to try this primer as it has so many good reviews!
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i do not use primer at the moment- but certainly will after reading all these great reviews
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I would definitely love to try this after all the feedback and great comments on this primer. Sounds like a must. :D
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Anyone who hasn't used a primer, should give it a go-especially if you are looking to achieve a more flawless look after applying makeup-also great for making pores appear less noticeable.
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I only use primer when I need my makeup to stay longer, if I go out in the evening, i'll skip this step.
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