Is without a doubt the closest dupe for Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch.
Me and my mum have gone through so many tubs of the Perfecting Touch but to be honest, the product quantity was too little for the price it came at and it just got too annoying to replace it so often. It was becoming more of a luxury item than something I 'needed' hence I finally stopped purchasing it.
Having said that, I have since then been looking for a suitable dupe for it and have finally found it in Barbara Daly's Flawless Primer.
How is it different from other primers?
Basically, the grainy formula is different from serum-like primers in the way that it works better at filling in those very fine lines and wrinkles, pores and basically provide a your-skin-but-better effect.
Also, as the fine lines and pores are filled in, the skin automatically looks and feels more even and plump and make-up goes on much more smoother.
I am not sure if this would work as well on very dry skin, however its perfect for those of us with combination-oily skin types as it works great at mattifying and oil control, especially if you're using a dewy foundation.
I personally like to wear it after a moisturizer and before foundation. I'd say give it a good few seconds before applying make-up on top for it to settle properly into and do its job well. Also, if you do suffer from any dry areas on the skin, make sure to use it sparingly there as the last thing you want is to exaggerate that.
If you're planning to use it everyday, I recommend applying it on the t-zone and any other area where you tend to get oily quite quickly. A good trick is to apply a light layer under the eyes to prevent concealer from creasing.
I would not say it's as good as the Clarins one as that literally felt as smooth as wax on the skin. Having said that, it is an amazing dupe for it for around £10 at Tesco and surely an economical option if I plan to repurchase.
I have to say, Barbara Daly is one of the most underrated high-street brands, maybe because it's only sold in Tesco.
Do you have a favourite primer?
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