Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer REVIEW, SWATCHES, PHOTOS, & VIDEO

With all the new products of 2012 out, there are tons of reviews to get done! Tonight I want to take a few minutes to talk about the..

Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer

( $ 13.99 1 oz )

Product Details

New multi-tasking face primer intuitively adjusts to smooth and soften skin while correcting skin's most common problems with visible color correcting strands.

Green ribbons neutralize redness, while swirls of lavender pigments even out and brighten skin tone. imperfections are diffused and skin is up to 265% more hydrated. this lightweight, non-oily formula works for all skin types but is specifically formulated for sensitive skin.

Wear it alone for a flawless finish or underneath foundation for the first step to perfected skin.

Directions for use

Pump out a pea to bean size of primer. smooth onto face using fingertips and blend outwards. allow primer to dry completely and then apply foundation for a perfected look.

Here it is.. Kinda neat looking.. Is it just me, but are drugstore product prices of new products up high? I guess that's a topic for another time.. But this is kinda pricey.

Here are the swatches..

It doesn't take much at all.

You can see both the green and purple tints in the primer. Green to counteract redness, and lavender to brighten dullness.

Here is how my skin looks after blended in..

Looks kinda slick huh?

So I have been using this for over a week now and I think its ok.. Just ok.. I know this has been said to be

 a “dupe” to the Stila One Step Correct ($36)

So with that alone you are getting a steal. But I think this primer is pretty slick and I didn't really notice it making my make up last longer. It does help take away redness and brighten skin. I have used it on its own after a shower and it does make your skin look better but its really not the type of primer that I love. I like something a little thicker than this kind of formula. I doubt I will be buying this again and who knows by time I get to the bottom of the bottle I might end up changing my mind. But to me.. its just a ok primer. I would really like to see how this holds up in summer heat but being its winter right now, that isn't happening! 

So this one I am still on the fence about. I am just not that crazy about it even though I want to be! Like I said.. maybe by the time I use it all up, I will feel different. And if that happens I will be sure to come back up and update this review.

Here is my video review..

So have you tried this? I would love to hear from you...just send your emails to

kishajaggers@aol.com

K Jaggers

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