Modicare Essensual Matte Finish Primer

Review by Vandana

Hey everyone,

Before i became beauty blog addict, the only primer I knew was the one we apply before applying paint. :P so, I was very much intrigued by this product, and I had this perception in my mind that only those people use primer who apply lots of makeup. The word primer somehow takes me to "The memoirs of a geisha" one of my all time fav. Book and movie. If you don’t have the patience to read the books then watch the movie at least. Okay okay!! I know I am drifting away from the topic. Let’s start with the review of modicare’s esensual silky base which is basically a foundation primer, I had bought along with the neem and rosemary cream which i am going to review next. When I bought it I had no idea that primer’s were so useful, the consultant literally shoved it on my nose, she applied it all over  on my hands, my face, my neck :P and when I touched my face it felt baby smooth. The name is apt “silky base” my face really felt like silk. :) I am not much of a foundation girl (read I can never apply foundation properly :P) but when I topped my foundation with this, blending became easier. For the first time I achieved a proper matte finish. Yaay to that!!

What the product claims: silky base adds a sheer, matte texture in one smooth layer. May be used all over the face or in the T-zone to reduce the appearance of shine and to smooth the surface of the skin.

Usage: Apply silky base after moisturizer but before foundation to prime the skin for makeup.

Price: 525 for 30 ml.

Ingredients: dimethicone, isododecane, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone cross polymer, trisiloxane, BHT.

Packaging: it comes in a white tube with screw on cap, nothing really fancy but then I like it specially the nozzle. I have always been fond of realistic packaging :)

My experience:

This is my first primer and I am really impressed. It’s my go to product whenever I am applying makeup. It prepares my skin really well, covers the imperfections and gives a satin smooth finish. I always make it a point to apply moisturiser underneath since I have dry skin. It has clear, thick, gel type consistency, it spreads well and I need very small quantity. It works pretty quickly and gets absorbs in a jiffy. It works well for my sister as well; she has oily acne prone skin. She skips her moisturiser when using this.

Pros:

1. It does what it claims. Provides sheer, matte finish. So full marks for that. :)
2. Fragrance , colour and paraben free
3. Silicon free but then dimethicone is no less. :P
4. Useful for both oily and dry skin.
5. Makes my skin super smooth. : heart:
6. Foundation spreads easily and blends effortlessly.
7. Makeup stays fresh for long.
8. Little products goes a long way.
9. You can buy it from the modicare website online.

Cons

1. Gives no brightening effect.
2. Does nothing about the pore size.
3. Contains dimethicone.
4. Price may be little steep but then 30 ml. goes a long way.
5. Finding a modicare consultant is difficult if you are not comfortable with online shopping.

Final verdict: I believe we have scarcity of good and affordable primer’s in India and this one does its job pretty well. So, if you are on a look out for a good makeup base, or if you always find blending pain in the neck, then this is the product for you.

Do I recommend it: definitely. 

Will I buy it again: If ever I finish it. :)

Rating: 4.5/5

P.s: If you are not satisfied with the product, they will refund the full amount. The condition is that you have to return it within 7 days plus you should not have used more than 25 % of the product. :)

ETM Edit* That sounds like a nice primer Vandana.I have only used the ELf primer till date which is again silicone based like this one.Now i want to try a silicone free one soon. BTW I've not yet read "The memoirs of a geisha". Just recalled hubby has got a 500/- voucher from flipkart. ;) Will get this book only now. :D