Make-up Top Secret... Face Primers

Hello mis amores,
Before purchasing any products, I like to navigate around the web and search for good reviews. I always try to check few websites and compare reviews from consumers. I know each one of us have different reactions, and skin types. But it gives a more information of the product and what to expect.
Youtube is a great source of finding honest reviews, but you could also find the affiliated videos (video featuring the products to get credit for it).
I've been watching a lot of gurus (I was one of them back 09) on youtube  using the Benefit Porefessional...

This product would help you to minimize pores and fine lines, especially around the nose and cheek areas, leaving your skin smooth and flawless. Perfect as a primer, and it works perfect for any type of skin (combination, dry, oily, or normal)
It retails around $30.00 for 22 mL/ 0.75 US fl. oz
Key Ingredients are Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, and more (Please read ingredients before using product)

And this is why I went ahead to read for some reviews... All reviews were great and positive. No doubt! it works perfect as a primer, and smooths out the skin for a perfect foundation application. But the price was not convencing me at all. The small tube was actually going to last me less than a month.
3 months ago, I worked at a Spa, and we had a variety of skin care. and I found the Sonya Dakar Pore Minimizer



Same as Benefit Porefessional, Works perfect to minmize pores and instantly elimanates shines creating a matte finish. It retails around $48.00 for 20 mL. Key ingredients are  anti-oxidant blend of Organic açài;, copaiba, and andiroba from the Brazillian rainforest, Salicylic, Zinc, Menthol. I did try this for like a week before making a decision, it works perfect, I would use it as a primer. I do have combination skin, and it elimantes the shine and oil from my face for several hours. If I was a regular costumer $48.00 is too much for me!! but I do get 50% off so that works perfect.

I kept reading, searching for an alternative just in case. And I found something very interesting!!

MONISTAT Chafing Relief Powder-Gel Yes Yes YES... Shokinggg. But hey this is the fun part. IT IS PERFECT as a primer before foundation. It smooth out skin, leaving a nice flawless face. And as a primer too. You get more product 1.5 OZ (42 g) for only $5.98 (Walmart) yes girlfriends. You cant beat that!!! and Of course, it works as a feminine care.

Key Ingredients are Dimethicone 1.2%. Inactive: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane.

So I didn't doubt myself and went straight to walmart and give it a try! I've been using it for like a month, and let me tell you... It does the job. Creates a very thin film from gel to powder feeling. Minimize the pores and fine lines. I use it every day, and no allergic reaction! I used it on one of my last clients for a shoot. Of course, I explained to her that it works as a primer and leaves the skin very smooth.

I am looking into purchasing the Benefit Porefessional as soon as I'm done with the Monistat Powder Gel.

I do recommend it based on my experience of using this product. I hope this was helpful! Xo