When I built it up I could see it was making my skin look paler and flatter as I applied more, where Kick Ass disappeared and smoothened. I also noticed that it was leaving a slight whitish cast on my skin in comparison to the Kick Ass on the other side which just looked normal. It does fill in pores but I noticed that it didn't have the soft focus softening effect that Kick Ass has. Going in carefully after realising you didn't need a lot I proceeded to set my face, it was very finely milled, velvety soft but had this definite stiffness about it, like it was ready to suck up oil and stay in place. Along with this primer and their original One Heck Of A Blot Powder, which I'm also obsessed with, they've also recently released the One Heck Of A Blot Foundation, which I'll inevitably try soon enough.I went on to use this on one half of my face with Kick Ass on the other to test it for the day. At £10 for 30ml, this is a total steal and well worth a purchase, if you're looking for a primer that can really deliver long-lasting, pore-perfecting results. Soap & Glory never let me down with their makeup, skincare or body products and this primer is another, successful addition to their line. Normally, I start to notice my base fading around my nose, chin and forehead by the end of the day but, like glue, the Soap & Glory One Heck Of A Blot Primer keeps everything firmly in place, until I wash it all off. Even when I apply a dewy foundation or tinted moisturiser over the top and don't powder, there's no greasy-looking shine, no fading and no patchiness to correct after a few hours. Using mattifying spheres (trust Soap & Glory to conjure up yet more weird and wonderful technology) to absorb any oils, this primer helps to control shine for twelve hours and it really does the job. Whenever I'm heading out for a busy day and need to ensure my makeup is looking perfect without worry, I can rely on this primer to have my back. Other, similar primers maybe help to keep my makeup looking better for an extra hour or two, but this is the first which has kept my base looking flawless all day. Even though I've never had an issue with obvious, open pores, this primer honestly makes my skin look like rubber. Creating a blurring effect, skin is given an airbrushed look, whether used alone or before foundation. Instead of taking away too much shine so that the complexion ends up looking dull, it keeps the skin looking radiant and healthy, thanks to a dose of vitamin E. Instantly after application, the skin-tone is evened out, pores are reduced and the complexion is given a satin finish that doesn't look at all dry or powdery. Some formulas start to peel off and ball up as you rub them in, but this silky, creamy gel just smooths on and doesn't affect any skincare applied underneath it. Of course, it still gives a velvety, smooth finish, but it doesn't leave behind a thick, stifling layer of gunk on the surface. What makes Soap & Glory's creation stand out from the rest I've tried, is that it's more hydrating and doesn't feel like it's clogging the skin, despite managing to minimize the appearance of pores so well. Previously, I've been put off silicone-based primers as they tend to feel quite artificial and suffocating.
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