L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, 0.5-Fluid Ounce

by L'Oreal Paris

• Boasts a high elastomer content, which gives the primer its unique, cushiony texture
• The unique, creamy formula smoothes on easily to disguise fine lines, wrinkles
• Made in Paris

Product Description

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Discover the secret to perfect skin texture. Introducing Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base for instant smoothing results. Get the perfect skin texture, instantly and all day. The silky, lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines. Skin looks and feels smoothed and resurfaced. The result—a unified matte finish that’s flawless. Suitable for all skin types. Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic.

How-to’s

Picture-Perfect Holiday Look

The secret to a polished look is smooth and even skin texture. Emphasize great skin with beautifully lined eyes and bee-stung lips for a gorgeous effect.

Step 1

Start with Magic Perfecting Base by Studio Secrets™ Professional to smooth fine lines and create a perfectly even surface for any makeup look.

Step 2

Create a flawless foundation look with True Match™ Super-Blendable Makeup, the #1 award-winning foundation*. The super-blendable formula precisely matches your skin’s tone and texture, so your face will look more even in any lighting. Find the True Match™ Foundation that suits you best—choose from a liquid, cream compact, or roller compact.

Step 3

Touch-up imperfections and dark circles with True Match™ Super-Blendable Concealer. Use the concealer that corresponds with your foundation for the most precise match.

Step 4

Brighten the look with a swirl of True Match™ Super-Blendable Blush on the apples of the cheeks. The color is designed to perfectly complement your True Match™ foundation and concealer shades.

Step 5

Use a freshly sharpened liner, like Extra Intense™ Liquid Pencil Eye Liner, to define the upper lash line. Blend with a cotton swab to create a slightly smoky effect.

Step 6

For volumized, defined lashes, use an eyelash curler to lift the fringe and apply several coats of Voluminous® Million Lashes Mascara in Black.

Step 7

Pull the look together with a cute pout - Infallible® Never Fail Plumping Lipgloss in a neutral shade.
*Based on total U.S. editorial awards received by a mass face makeup brand 2005-2010YTD.

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Beauty at Every Age

20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s

20s: Go For Glow

Create instant radiance with a shimmering bronzer. Dust your cheeks and décolletage to give skin a warm glow that looks fresh and natural.

30s: Focus On Eyes

Accent your eyes with a dramatic look. For a truly captivating gaze, sweep a coppery shade across your lid and accent your crease with a deeper shadow.

40s: Add Some Shine

Add shimmer to your lips with a luscious gloss. A hint of metallic will add shine while softening and conditioning at the same time.

50s: Love Your Lashes

Boost your lashes with two-in-one mascara that conditions and thickens. Long and flirty lashes will enliven your eyes instantly.

60s: Brighten Your Nails

Show you’re chic with a slick red or deep berry nail that’s short, refined, and high on shine. Perfect for even the most formal occasions.

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Beauty at Every Age

20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s

20s: Go For Glow

Create instant radiance with a shimmering bronzer. Dust your cheeks and décolletage to give skin a warm glow that looks fresh and natural.

30s: Focus On Eyes

Accent your eyes with a dramatic look. For a truly captivating gaze, sweep a coppery shade across your lid and accent your crease with a deeper shadow.

40s: Add Some Shine

Add shimmer to your lips with a luscious gloss. A hint of metallic will add shine while softening and conditioning at the same time.

50s: Love Your Lashes

Boost your lashes with two-in-one mascara that conditions and thickens. Long and flirty lashes will enliven your eyes instantly.

60s: Brighten Your Nails

Show you’re chic with a slick red or deep berry nail that’s short, refined, and high on shine. Perfect for even the most formal occasions.

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Get Gwen’s Gorgeous Look

Go glam with this dramatic, wearable look.

Step 1

Start by using Studio Secrets™ Magic Perfecting Base to minimize the look of fine lines and pores. This silky, lightweight formula smoothes skin instantly.

Step 2

Next, use your favorite foundation to create a flawless canvas. We recommend True Match™ Super Blendable Makeup , which precisely matches skin’s tone and texture.

Step 3

Using Studio Secrets™ Professional Color Smokes Eye Shadow Quad in Blackened Smokes , apply the lightest silver shade over the entire lid. Then contour the crease using the darker grey. With the white shadow, line the inner corners of your eyes and dab along the outer brow bone. This hint of light is an instant eye opener.

Step 4

Carefully line your top and bottom lids with Extra-Intense™ Liquid Pencil Eyeliner in Black . For added intensity, try a more concentrated line on the top lid—the thicker the line, the more dramatic the effect.

Step 5

Unleash your eyes with Voluminous® False Fiber Lashes Mascara . This breakthrough formula features a dual fiber technology that uses the same material used in false lashes. The result is outrageous lash volume.

Step 6

Finish off the look with a hint of color on your lips. We love Colour Riche® Le Gloss in Baby Blossom - it’s light on color, but packed with shine.

Innovations & Ingredients

Science Behind the Beauty

Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base boasts a high elastomer content, which gives the primer its unique, cushiony texture. The unique, creamy formula smoothes on easily to disguise fine lines, wrinkles and pores, while a combination of soft, light powders gives skin a matte look and silky finish. The formula is 100% oil- and fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Dermatologist tested.

Product Description

Discover the secret to perfect skin texture. Introducing studio secrets professional magic perfecting base for instant smoothing results get the perfect skin texture, instantly and all day. The silky, lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimizes wrinkles.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 1.8 x 3.6 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PBLH3Q
• UPC: 071249173169
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,787 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #24 in Beauty > Makeup > Face > Foundation Primers

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 135 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I like this product May 21, 2010

By S. Stephens

I bought this when looking for L'Oreal's Eye De Crease. Figured I would give it a try. I'm a woman of color, African American, medium skin tone and this works well. I was afraid my skin would look a bit chalky or cakey wearing this product but it doesn't at all. After a full day of wearing and a nap, here are my observations:

Product glides on smoothly and feels nice on skin.
It seems as though I needed less makeup and concealer to get the same desired affect on my face. I spent less time buffing my foundation (I use mineral powder foundation from Monave) and a goat hair kabuki brush. Sometimes I use a synthetic flat top brush but haven't yet with this product.
I napped (we have a toddler and I'm a stay at home mom) and my makeup appeared to be the same. I was surprised at this since I toss and move about while I am asleep.
Throughout the day, I touched my face and it felt very smooth, like I wasn't wearing any makeup at all.
When Baby and I hugged throughout the day, I didn't leave makeup on her clothes as I sometimes do.

All in all, I like this product. I wish there were another size available as tiny little half ounce jars of things just seems wasteful to me. All of that packaging for something so small.

Oh, I also have seborrheic dermatitis (though it is greatly controlled) and no flaking or skin irritation so far.

I like this product and would buy it again. I did not give it 5 stars because this is my first time buying and using a makeup primer, there may be something greater out there. I'll update after using the product over an extended amount of time.

Update: So, I've been using this product for a few weeks now and I REALLY like it. I forgot to wear it one day and there is a noticeable difference in makeup when I don't wear this product. We even went to the beach for a full day and my makeup was still great. At the end of the day, my face looks as good as it does right after I've applied my makeup. That's not an exaggeration. So, Great product. I will buy it again. I just wish it came in a bigger jar.

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Initial impression... September 25, 2010

By deb in the 'burgh

I bought the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Face Primer when it was on sale and I had a coupon, so I paid about $8 for the o.5 ounce product. For the last several months, I have been using Avon's Magix primer with good results, but I thought I would try the L'Oreal primer since I have used L'Oreal foundation for years. I have oily skin and I am looking for something which will help prevent my makeup from "melting off" by mid-day. I tried it today for the very first time. Right after application, my skin looked much smoother and my pores appeared smaller. However, after a few hours, I had "the shine". I will continue to use the primer, but so far it doesn't seem to work as well as the Avon Magix primer, which costs around $8 for 1.0 ounce and also has the benefit of SPF of 20.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A bargin when it comes to primer June 24, 2010

By Stephanie Manley TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

I discovered primer about a year or so ago. I now won't put on make up without using a primer. Why a primer? Your make up will go on smoother, and stay on longer. I leave the house around 7 am, and get back home around 8 or 9 pm. I don't have a lot of time to touch up make up, or even to re-apply later in the day. I live in a hot and humid climate. I highly recommend this primer. I have used Smashbox's, which I love but it costs about 3 times as much. I thought for the price point this primer was wonderful, my make up didn't slide off my face, and it held true all day. I would highly recommend checking out this primer!