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Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time

What it is:Prepare your skin for the most amazing foundation with this preservative-free foundation primer that's great for all skin types.What it is formulated to do:Developed to combat flaky dryness, rough patches, fine lines, excess oil, enlarged pores, and uneven texture, this mineral-infused, satin-finish formula glides on seamlessly with no tacky feel to provide a skin-smoothing complexion prior to bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation application. Infused with soothing plant extracts, antioxidants, and nourishing vitamins C and E for added age-defying power. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petro-Chemicals- PhthalatesWhat else you need to know:Allergy-tested. Dermatologist-tested.
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do I appy this over my moisturiser
do I appy reverupper first then moisturiser then prime time then mineral makeup?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
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The correct order is after cleansing and toning the skin, use Rev-ver Upper, then moisturize. At this point I let things soak into the skin. Depending on the day I put an additional sunscreen on (SPF 15 is not good enough for the bright sun around here) Then after that soaks in use Prime Time then Bare minerals. I have dry skin, so none of this overly builds up for me. My skin needs all the hydration it can get. Rev-ver upper alone is not enough, I definitely need a moisturizer in addition to it. So if you skin is like mine, that is what I do and it works great. People say I have porcelain skin and I am forty.
answered 11 months ago
AprilK
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I use this with Revver-Upper, but no other moisturizer, before make-up.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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I have used the moisturizer first then the rever upper product and it worked well although I did find using the moisturizer was too much and the Rever upper moisturized well for me. experiment with it and see what works best for you :)
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Laura Gellar's Welcome Matte seemed too thick to me. It was also hard to get out on the bottle. When you put on the tiniest amount it was ok, but it didn't seem to cover without getting flaky, especially around my nose, chin and eyes. Prime Time never gets flaky.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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I use it right before applying makeup so I let some time elapse after moisturizing and or using serums so that it absorbs better.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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I don't know if that's the "proper" order, but that's how I use it...
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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I don't know about reverupper, but you would apply Prime Time after moisturizers. (after sunscreen, before foundation!)
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 8
i use prime time over my moisturizer. just a little goes a long way. I sparingly use it all over my face and around my eyes.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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What is the difference between the skin revver upper and prime time?
I bought the Skin Revver Upper product in the starter package for BE makeup and I like it, am out of it, and am wondering if I should re-order it or get Prime Time instead. So what is the difference between the two and should I use one or both?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
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The Skin Rev-Upper is basically vitamins/glycolic/salicylic acids which exfoliate your skin. The Prime Time is a primer.

Personally, I prefer the skin revver-upper, because it's made my skin MUCH clearer - I've been using it every day before my moisturizer for the last couple of months and have not had a single breakout (which is totally not normal for my skin - usually I have them fairly often).
answered 3 weeks, 2 days ago
velvety
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answer 2
For me personally, the rever upper caused me to break out pretty bad, whereas the primer did not. The primer states oil free on the bottle, which works better for my skin type.
answered 1 year ago
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I personally use both!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
Elektratx
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I don't honestly know the difference between Prime Time and Skin Rever Upper but I have used both and prefer the Prime Time. I think the Skin Rever Upper is more of a moisturizer and Prime Time prepares your skin for longer-lasting makeup. I prefer this product because I like the consistency, it is thick and dries quickly while the Skin Rever Upper is watery and takes longer to dry. It also makes my skin so soft.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
Jovi
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I also started with the Rever upper product from the kit and felt it wasn't enough as I have oily skin, the Rever upper product is sort of a base for your BE products. I bought the Prime Time and found that it gave a better coverage for the BE productswhere I didn't have to make ANY touch ups.I tried using the products at the same time and I got a more matte look to the make up, and was amazed at how well the BE products lasted through out the day/night. Just need to let both products dry well before applying powders. Hope this helps.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
Jovilady
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The Skin Revver Upper is more like a vitamin cream, instead of a Primer. It is a very nice product, and good for your skin. But, the Prime Time actually prepares your face for a perfect application of your foundation. I use both!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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use with other mineral lines
I don't use BE but I do use Jane Iredales liquid mineral foundation, can you use this primer with any foundation or is it made just for BE mineral foundation?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
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The Skin Revver Upper is more like a vitamin cream, instead of a Primer. It is a very nice product, and good for your skin. But, the Prime Time actually prepares your face for a perfect application of your foundation. I use both!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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You should be able to use this under your product with no problems.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
Tbird
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I have used it under other powder make up with success.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Can't imagine this fabulous product wouldn't work with whatever regimen you currently use. Try it... you'll love it!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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when to apply
I am applying this after my morning moisturizer. Can I apply this immediately after that? If not, how long should I wait before applying this (five minutes, ten minutes, etc...)? What about foundation, can I apply that immediately after applying this? Thank you.
asked 6 months ago
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I apply it right after my shower to 10 min later doesnt really make a differance I also apply my conceler and stuff right after as well
answered 6 months ago
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After moisturizer, I wait a minute or so before applying Prime Time. I do the same after PT before I apply my foundation.
answered 6 months ago
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I apply my moistrizer first and let that absorb for a minute while I pick out my clothes for work. Then I apply the primer. You should let it dry before applying the foundation, but it takes maybe 30 seconds for this.
answered 6 months ago
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Before or after?
I want to know if I should get this product before my moisturizer or after? Thank you!
asked 7 months ago
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After mousturizer because it prepares your skin to the foundation.
answered 7 months ago
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After, this is the last step before your foundation...it's great..good luck!
answered 7 months ago
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Apply after your moisturizer. Just make sure that you wait for a minute or two so the moisturizer can work. I have found that after awhile i no longer needed to use a moisturizer everyday.
answered 7 months ago
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Oil free?
Is this primer oil-free? I'm guessing no because it doesn't say it anywhere in the description.
asked 7 months ago
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I asked in store before buy it and it is oil free but Sephora has another primer oil-free.
answered 7 months ago
Tongui
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no, but they have a primer oil free, it is prime time oil contol...my opinion I like the original better, controls the shine better than the oil control!! hope this helped, good luck.
answered 7 months ago
melinda1130
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This product is oil free.
answered 7 months ago
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Can AI use this product over my current regimine of Obaji 3 and Neutragena Helioplex sunblock in 90spf and still get a shine-free finish?
Will Prime TIme give me s shine-free finish if I apply it over moisturier/sunblock, or must it go directly onto cleansed skin?
asked 7 months ago
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I was told to use the primer as a last step before putting makeup on. I also use spf 90 and a mosurizer, so I put them on 1st and then the primer!
answered 7 months ago
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You will most deffinatly get a shine free finish and that is what i love with BE products, they cover up the shine in your face. If you have oily skin you may want to try the prime time oil control and you can use this when ever you want just use it before you put on your BE makeup!
answered 7 months ago
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I would apply it between your face cream and sunblock. Apply your cream, wait until it is absorbed, apply Prime Time, then your block. I'm not sure you'll get as nice of an application if your cream isn't absorbed completely. Hope this helps! :-)
answered 7 months ago
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IS THIS PRODUCT OIL FREE?
asked 10 months ago
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I think it's supposed to be, but honestly it made my skin a little oily. I have a slightly oily t-zone, but this made it a little worse. I'll be trying the oil-free one next.
answered 7 months ago
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Yes it is, Try the Oil control version
answered 10 months ago
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I don't see the ingredients listed, but after using the product for the last month or so, I don't notice my skin getting oily or greasy. There's no oily or greasy feel to the product. It's a clear gel.
answered 10 months ago
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IS THIS PRODUCT GOOD FOR OILY SKIN?
I HAVE VERY OILY SKIN AND SENSITIVE SKIN AS WELL.
asked 1 year, 2 months ago
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It has worked wonders for me and my skin is super oily. It is lightweight and once it is on you never feel it again. It is like dry silk and is made from pure mineral extracts so it won't make your skin oily.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
MkzBennett
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I found using this with a mattifying moisturizer helps with the oil. Make sure you use mineral veil to seal the deal!
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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I have a oily t-zone, and it did an excellent job of evening it out.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Miracle Worker For Slipping Bisque?
I often have a problem with my bisque coming off when I begin to apply my actual mineral foundation. I have alot of acne scarring I try to cover and it always does a fabulous job of hiding every sight UNTIL my makeup goes on, it comes right off from the motions of the buffing with my brush! Would this product help to keep both the foundation AND bisque in place??
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I would apply the foundation first, but the primer does help keep bare minerals on and looking good longer. I use it for all of my foundations.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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It should. You may want to try a mattifying moisturizer first to lock in the oil. Then apply the primer on top. Doesn't hurt to try.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
rouge510
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Yes,I am very pleased with the prime time. I just recently found that you could mix with foundation and it provides better coverage. Also can use the same way with the bisque as well.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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