Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 Review

To be honest, I love this in winter but in summer it is a disaster. The formulation is beautiful, doesn’t feel siliconey (is that a word?) and just sit beautifully over my moisturiser!! But in summer, EVERYTHING just falls off my face !! Makeup starts separating etc. it’s good to use a water based primer with a water based product or vice versa which I did, but still no luck !! I would recommend but just not for oily skin.

I struggle with t zone problems and dry skin elsewhere. I love this primer so much. I use it almost everyday with no problems. It evens out my skin and sets a great surface for me to apply my foundation. Definitely give yourself time in the morning to apply this because it needs to dry a bit before applying your foundation. It makes such a smooth finish! Almost airbrushed, which I love. The price is more than other products but you really do pay for quality. I absolutely love this brand. Fully recommend.

I originally tried a mini of this I got given at Mecca and didn’t like it but when I got given another sample I thought I’d try it again as I’d heard so many people say they loved it. I realised I had been using way too much and that’s why my foundation wasn’t lasting very long. Once I halved the amount I was using my base looked amazing!! It definitely increases wear time and doesn’t leave me looking like a greasy mess. I would recommend powdering down your foundation as it does tend to create a tiny bit of a white caste just with foundation. I’m guessing it’s the spf in it. I always wear sunscreen everyday so I don’t really see any benefits to having it in the primer but some may like it. It is an expensive product but then it’s by Hourglass so it’s to be expected. The only thing I don’t like is that when you get to the bottom it’s really hard to get the rest of the product out. I used some bamboo skewers broken in half and managed to use the rest of the bottle (needs must right) I’ll definitely purchase this primer again as I really love how my foundation looks on top of it.

I love how this product feels on the skin, did help with my makeup application and helped it to last. I have dry/normal skin and sat quite nicely. This product is not a go to for me just because of the price.

This would be my favourite primer. It makes your skin feel so silky smooth. I believe it does extend my makeup and makes it much nicer to put on. I'm not sure about redness though. The only reason I wouldn't 100% recommend is due to the price, but a mini is totally worth it

I've been lucky enough to score several samples of this, ranging from sachets to 4.11 ml deluxe samples. I've used it happily and would consider purchasing if I were in the habit of needing primer more often.

I love the packaging on these - the glass jar has a spatula in the lid so you can scoop out what you need - this allows you to scrape the sides which is great!

The primer is a stark white, but that disappears on your skin, leaving behind a smooth, balanced canvas on which to create a makeup look.

I don't feel that this necessarily makes the makeup last longer on it's own, but certainly makes a look smoother and more even. Having an SPF in is an awesome extra layer of security as well.

It's pricey, which is why i've not bought one (that and the myriad samples and things i have to use up, which takes ages because i don't always use primer) but I'd definitely consider it if I needed primer more often

I use this primer on my skin even when Im not wearing foundation, as it really does make the skin look THAT GOOD. It slides onto the skin really well and a little goes a long way. When Im wanting to look like a dewy youthful goddess this is the primer that I use under my foundation.