Nivea Men Sensitive After Shave Balm // The Best Primer
20.8.15
I would never imagine that a post shave balm, when used as a primer, could keep my makeup intact the entire day. The first time I heard NikkieTutorials talk about this, I was so curious to try it out. Imagine my surprise when I spotted this at my local drugstore.
Before you freak out about the idea of using this as primer, mainly because it's not made to be used as a primer. Let me tell you something, one of the main ingredients is glycerin, which makes the foundation stick to it. Besides, men use this on their faces, then why can't women use it too?
My skin is predominantly oily, but occasionally I have to deal with some dry patches. On a good day, using a standard primer, I start to get shiny after two to three hours. Now, when I use this product, it takes at least six hours (on a hot day) for me to see some dewy areas. I have been using this for a while, and I haven't had any breakout or irritation. Frankly, my skin feels so much better. The consistency is more liquid that creamy, and it's very lightweight. It really moisturizes without becoming oily.
The bottle is quite heavy when compared to a normal primer, which can be a pro and a con at the same time. You get a lot of product, but it's definitely hard to travel with it. A solution to that "problem" would be to take just a little bit on a small container. Overall, this is an amazing product and I'm glad I gave it a chance! Even though it's not meant to be used as a primer, it gives a beyond expected result.
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I'm so curious about this! It sounds like a great silicone-free primer. What foundation do you wear it with?
ReplyDeleteYou really need to try this! I usually use the MAC Matchmaster, but I tried with the Maybelline BB Cream and it worked perfectly!
DeleteMy skin is mostly oily as well, so I like where this is going. Nivea has a great range of products. :]
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I really didn't think it would work because of my oily skin, but it's incredible! They really do! xo
DeleteI'm really intrigued about this! My boyfriend has it and I think I'm gonna give it a go. Do you just wear it under your normal foundation?:)
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Exactly! Just like you would with a normal primer! xo
DeleteI knew right away you had tried it because of Nikki. She has made me very curious about it too! x
ReplyDeleteYasss! The moment she talked about this, I knew I had to get my hands on it! xo
DeleteI really need to try this! So many people really love this!
ReplyDeleteIt's ah-mazing!
DeleteI really wish i knew about this primer sooner!its brilliant compared to my old loves!
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