Face primer - any good dupes, tips?

samuela66

Oooooooooooooooooooooh please tell me more about this lanacane Gel, how much, where from, which type, if there is more than one type

thanks
sam

roobee13

Haha, so keen Sam

So I read on another thread that it's an exact dupe of the Smashbox photo finish primer. Other ladies here have confirmed it is good stuff. I nipped into Boots at lunch and picked up a tube, it was a whole £6.85!

I'll post tomorrow to let you know if it's any good...

As far as I'm aware there's only one type (I hope there is only one type of chaffing!! :rotfl:)

samuela66

roobee13 wrote: »

Haha, so keen Sam

So I read on another thread that it's an exact dupe of the Smashbox photo finish primer. Other ladies here have confirmed it is good stuff. I nipped into Boots at lunch and picked up a tube, it was a whole £6.85!

I'll post tomorrow to let you know if it's any good...

As far as I'm aware there's only one type (I hope there is only one type of chaffing!! :rotfl:)

Thanks Roobee, can't wait for the review, gotta love a bargain, hence why I will never be rich :eek:

WantToBeSE

Just be aware that I read a similar thread on mumsnet and it was said that 'Lanacane gel contains 3% Benzocane and the tube says you shouldn't use for more than 1 week at a time'.
See here:

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/a788519-Lanacane-chafing-gel-as-a-primer

roobee13

Ooh, good spot WantToBeSE. I've just read the back of the box...

'fragrance free, non-staining and gentle enough to use everyday'

'If pain from chafing, soreness or rubbing extends longer than 7 days, consult a doctor'

So if you're not using it for chafing purposes (titter!), I take that to mean it's fine. What do you think?

Also, Benzocane isn't listed in the ingredients!? I am a little confused now...

Best_egg_in_town

I think there are two types of lanacane, one in a red tube and one in a yellow tube. The yellow is the one I have used as a primer, I think the red tube lanacane has a numbing agent in it.

Another good cheap primer is MUA primer from super drug, it costs £4 and is very similar to the Smashbox primer (the plain one).

roobee13

I also have the yellow-tubed one - thank god! Haha.

Maybe the red one is only available OTC, I hope that's the case.

So used it for the first time this morning, texture is fine for me, no chalkiness. My foundation went on really smooth, in fact, a lot smoother than most other primers I've tried! Will persevere as I think I've found a winner here.

Thanks everyone for your help

poppy_f1

has anyone come across a dupe for benefits that gal primer - primark used to do one years ago but no more and not came across anything similar

samuela66

roobee13 wrote: »

I also have the yellow-tubed one - thank god! Haha.

Maybe the red one is only available OTC, I hope that's the case.

So used it for the first time this morning, texture is fine for me, no chalkiness. My foundation went on really smooth, in fact, a lot smoother than most other primers I've tried! Will persevere as I think I've found a winner here.

Thanks everyone for your help

Thanks Roobee, so your chaffing of the face has gone now:eek:

Have you tried the MUA one before that someone has suggested.......

Glad I checked about what type, knowing me I would've got the wrong one:rotfl::rotfl:

WantToBeSE

Roobie- what skin type do you have? Would it suit oily/combination skin?