Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control is an acne-fighting face primer that evens and refines skin tone to create a smooth matte finish. The shine-controlling cosmetic formula reduces oil, controls acne breakouts and minimizes appearance of pores. The universal shade complements all skin tones.
- Probiotic Complex helps promote resistance to harmful bacteria while Salicylic Acid reduces blemishes and prevents future breakouts
- Pore Factor-5 minimizes the appearance of pores while balancing oil production
- Adaptive Shade Technology creates a perfect skin tone match
Ingredients :
Active ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Boron Nitride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Propyl Gallate, Polyurethane-40, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Proline, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Directions : Every day after moisturizing, blend evenly over face and neck. Wear under or in place of foundation for a fresh look.
I received this Murad primer for review a while ago. As stated in the description, the product is meant for combination-oily skin types to reduce oil and bust the shine while smoothing skin texture with a matte finish. Since my skin is on the drier side of the spectrum, I enlisted the help of one of my good friends (she’s in early 30’s with oily skin) to use the product…thanks K!
My friend has been using this primer for about a month now and according to her, the primer lives upto its claims of keeping the shine away, minimizing the appearance of pores and creating a smooth canvas for makeup application. She likes the lightweight texture of the primer and the way it evens out her skin nicely with a matte finish. It also helps to prolong the wear of her powder foundation and she barely needs to touch up during the day.
Since the the primer is a one-shade-fits-most, it wasn’t a perfect match for her medium (NC 35ish) skintone but it blends in and works well overall with a foundation on top. She also mentioned that the primer effectively controls shine for about 6-7 hours but she has to reach for her blotting papers after that, especially for her T-zone.
Final thoughts While she wasn’t blown away by the results, this primer proved to a good product for her overall and she will continue using it. It sure is pricey at $35 for 1oz of product.
Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control is available at Murad.com and Dermstore.com
Disclosure: This review features a sample product provided by PR for consideration.
Interesting product. Been using primers, but this one has acne and shine control. Better try on this one.
one shade fits all? i’d look like a ghost with that on, but maybe it’s somewhat okay under a foundation…curious
I have used some Murad products but haven’t tried this yet. I have really greasy skin and open pores, I might check this one out. This primer’s color and consistency looks like a tinted moisturizer