Customer Reviews

Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time 1 oz.

5 star:		(50)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I got a sample of this with my order of BareMinerals starter kit, its a sheer soft gel that the skin absorbs right away, its so light and gives a silky feel to the skin, and its not oily at all!
I really like it, I never used a foundation primer before, I just use a sunscreen or any other cream for my face before makeup, you know it works the same EXCEPT that this gel is not oily and doesn't come up to he surface later on the day!
Try to get a sample and see how you feel about it, I like i!

I've used Bare Escentuals makeup for the past 2 years and have really enjoyed the product. It's easy to apply (after the initial learning curve), provides great coverage and doesn't become oily looking or rub off. The only complaint I had was that the eye shadows didn't seem to stay put and would build up in the crease of my eyelid and that tiny crows feet became a bit more prominent after even a very light application. NO MORE! Prime Time has solved those problems and more. It's so silky smooth during application, isn't tacky or oily and has even eliminated the look of small pores on the nose area. Will definitely be using the product consistently!

They say "less is more" about this product and they're not kidding. One pump under your foundation is all you need. It does wonders for the overall look of my foundation - I find that it takes a lot less foundation to cover my very blotchy skin.
I didn't believe them the first time I tried it because one pump is not a lot at all - but I ended up with oily looking skin when I tried two pumps. Also, it is very important to let it dry before using the Bare Escentuals foundation because it will look patchy if you don't!

This is a great product!! I love the feel of it on my skin. It feels like silk. Your makeup looks and feels so much better. Fine lines disappear and your skin looks healthy and smooth.

As a person that suffers from very sensitive skin and nearly all moisturizers cause a break-out I cannot recommend this product. Every product I had purchased from bare minerals was working well, even the moisturizer. The lady at my store suggested this to me and it has been a nightmare ever since. She assured me that it wouldn't clog my pores or irritate my skin. Well, I haven't had a break out this bad in two years. It feels amazing and really makes your make-up last, but the terrible, painful break-outs just aren't worth it. It obviously isn't completely non-codemogenic. My dermatologist isn't happy with the results either. If you have clear, non-sensitive skin give it a try, but with the price as high as it is for a tiny bottle it isn't worth it.

I didn't really notice too much of a difference using the primer...it does provide for a good base, but its not what I was hoping for.

After going back and forth with Clinique foundation some days and the BE foundation others for about a year, I decided to go and have a consultation done at a local salon and spa place which sells all the BE products (they had a special on foundation). It was the best thing I've ever done! I had tried the Prime Time primer before, but I never bought it. Well, the esthetician who did my consult put it on me first (my face felt like silk, no joke!) and then she did my Light foundation, a little Warmth, Clear Radiance on the apples of my cheeks and a little on my nose and then Featherlight Mineral Veil (which has a slight shimmer to it). She gave me a hand mirror, and my honest to goodness reaction was, "It looks just like in the video!" And my friend who was with me laughed, but she agreed that it looked that excellent. I've watched the BE instructional dvd and never could get my make-up to look as good, and I realize now it was because I didn't have the primer. I thought it was because I don't have flawless skin, but the primer really does lay the foundation for the foundation and everything else. I have acne on and off, and it works even on my problem skin. It keeps my face from looking dry and crusty, and my face feels good to touch, too. The rest of the day I felt so good about my complexion. I love this stuff!

I gave it four stars because it's a lot to pay for just 1 oz.

I got a sample of this with the Bare Minerals Face Kit. I'm glad I got it as a sample & didn't purchase it myself. I think it is okay, but isn't anything fabulous. My skin is combination oily & this primer just doesn't seem to hold up after a few hours of wear. A small amount is enough to cover the whole face, & it glides on like silk. Although, it doesn't do much to minimize my pores. After a few hours, I notice that my make-up runs a little bit & my skin starts to look very oily.

This may be a good primer for people with normal or dry skin, but definately not oily skin types.

this is the most amazing stuff ever
it makes your face silky smooth and sets the BE makeup really well i love it!!
it is non-oily and doesnt rub off during the day
if you have BE this is a must purchase item

Admittedly I don't like the price, but in the long run it's definitely worth it.
Since this is my 2nd bottle, I will be more careful to use less than I did in the beginning. It takes VERY LITTLE.
I have very dry skin and am over 50. This products helps the make up (Bare Minerals) go on smoother so I use less of that as well. Also makes my skin very soft.
thank you
MEF