Over the last couple of months I've gotten my makeup-stained mitts on a few drugstore primers and have been testing them out for you. One of the first I picked up was the Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer, a relatively recent launch from Bourjois. I wasn't impressed at all with the foundation from this range, but other than that I've never tried a product from Bourjois I haven't liked, so I had high hopes.
This primer is available in a matte formula or a 'luminous' version (the lovely Danniella has recently posted a review on the Luminous formula, you can read that here), and I went for the matte one since there don't seem to be as many matte primers available on the drugstore market.
The packaging is nice for this, it's nothing special but it's not bad. It's got a pump which distributes a near perfect amount for one application, so no complaints there. Also, there's quite a lot of product in there!
As far as the formula goes, there's no funky smell which is a plus for me, and it feels really smooth on the skin. This definitely mattifies the skin and keeps it that way throughout the day, without making your skin feel at all dry, or highlight any dry patches.
However, as a primer? I don't think this performs. I've been testing this for three or four weeks now and I haven't felt it's extended the wear of my foundation at all, which is a shame. I still like this for when I want a more matte look, but I feel like this isn't one for long days!
The verdict? If you're after a mattifying product this is great, but for a primer? Look elsewhere!
What are your favourite primers?
