The most important part of makeup is to set the base right. If you don’t do that, you might become the center of everyone’s attention….no not because you are looking like Cinderella but because you might be looking like that witch from the story of Rapunzel.
Alright so the discussion was about setting the base right and although you can do that by using a perfectly matching foundation and concealer, if you invest in a good primer, blending will be like child’s play and the foundation will also give better results. Basically primers are used as a base before foundation. They do various jobs such as color correction, pore minimizing, smoothing fine lines, adding radiance, controlling oil secretion etc. depending upon the needs of your skin you can choose from the wide range of primers available in the market. Primers prep your face to act like canvas for smooth application of foundation. It makes the foundation stay longer and also prevents it from getting oxidized. Today I will be reviewing the body shop lily Cole pearl radiance primer.
WHAT TBS CLAIMS: Perfect and illuminate your complexion with this
pearlescent make-up base. It gets its shimmer from mineral mica. It’s their limited edition so don’t miss out. Catch it while you can.
• Adds radiance.
• Use before foundation or alone.
• Dermatologically tested.
• Gives a flawless finish.
PRICE: RS.1985
QUANTITY: 15ml
MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE BODY SHOP Lily Cole Primer
This primer comes in a transparent cylinder with a pink covering and a black cap which makes the packaging quite chic but the main attraction is gained by the tiny little beads that are visible through the cylinder…they look ‘oh so cute’. They are actually little pearly beads suspended in a transparent gel which are responsible for the radiant effect that the primer provides. The pump dispenser makes it easy to control the amount of product taken and also maintains hygiene standards.
When dispensed the pearls come out broken and mixed with the gel as seen in the picture below.
On first sight I thought that blending would be very difficult but it is very easy to apply this primer. It spreads evenly and is quite smooth and since it is gel based its quite hydrating.
Coming to the results, this can be used alone or beneath the foundation. When used alone it gives a very nice glowing effect to the face. It brightens the otherwise dull looking skin and hide the pores but not dramatically. So if you do not want to hide your skin imperfections under the foundation, this is a perfect solution to give an illusion of a glowing skin.
When used underneath the foundation, the glow was still visible. The application of foundation became smooth and easy plus my foundation stayed longer than its usual wear time…it extended its wear by 2.5 hours.
This primer however I feel is not for oily skinned people because it results in a dewy look and not matte. Also its not meant for people who have major skin imperfections like large pores, wrinkles or pigmentation.
BELOW IS THE SWATCH AND PICTURE SHOWING THE RESULT AFTER APPLYING THE Lily Cole Primer
TURN ON: THE BODY SHOP Lily Cole Primer
1) This provides a beautiful glow.
2) Increases foundation wear time.
3) Makes foundation application easy.
4) Easy to apply.
5) It’s Hydrating.
6) It comes from cruelty free range so no animal testing:)
TURN OFF: THE BOSY SHOP Lily Cole Primer
1) Its very expensive.
2) This do not smoothes the skin like other primers do.
COSMOCHICS RATING: 4/5
“INFO ON A SILVER PLATTER”- I like this primer for what it does but only hitch is the price here because if I spend 2 grand on some other brand, I feel I will get more benefits than this one.
WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM OUR READERS
HAVE YOU USED THIS TBS PRIMER? WHICH PRIMER ARE YOU USING CURRENTLY?
41 comments
Nice review this looks interesting 😀
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This looks so chic and different from other primers, especially the beads thing.
nice review but ya its too costly
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The packaging is soo adorable and your review is to the point and great
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Great review will like to try this product like the sheen it leaves when apply.
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Thanks Jackie!!!
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It sounds great with a primer that also hydrates! Xx
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Yeah Charlotte! it hydrates very nicely:)
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looks great…nice clicks n beautifully written…
nice review..
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Thanks Teji!!!
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seems pretty interesting..nice review dearie 🙂
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Looks very interesting!
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it looks very interesting!
i was a little put off by the initial application but the finish looks quite lovely. 🙂
haven’t really tried body shop’s makeup, though.
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Its nice Lena! but for the price paid,one really needs to think through!
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Great review! It looks so super pretty!
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Thanks Aditi! yeah it looks so cute,just love the packaging:)
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Interesting !! Nice review 🙂
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really interesting
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It looks so cute like a candy box though it’s a primer I know but I feel like eating it by seeing its packaging 😉
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hahaha…yeah its so tempting!!!
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oh its so expensive. I will skip this one 😮
yes, the price is too much:(
Garima would like you to read…Vlcc Hair Smoothening Shampoo With Wheat Protein & Honey: Review & Swatch
What a Cute n Innovative Primer!
I Scrolled Your Swatch Pics 3 Times To See 😛
hehe…yes it looks very cute:)
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the pink beads look really cute!!
Yeah You are Right Supriya!!!
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Nicely reviewed girl 🙂 Its very cute and I just loved it .. Beautiful glowy finish – I <3'ed it
A smal query – is it a water base or oil base as I have combi oily skin ?
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its water based dear ….so don’t worry at all
Cool .. Thanks dear 🙂
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I liked teh pretty packaging.. and the lovely finish.. but may be I will never purchase it as I have a dry skin adn really doesnt require a primer.. lovely review though.. 🙂 🙂
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Tried this at their store. Feels weird spreading.
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yes sangeeta This does not smoothe the skin like other primers do:(
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Like how it blend and the packaging but the price not to much.
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Same here!!!!!
Why isn’t this for oily skin 🙁 I would have totally bought it… the pearly balls lookso pretty! Nice review 🙂
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