This is more of a moisturizer than a primer. I use this, allow it to dry and then use the Prime Time as my primer before putting on my foundation.

I would just use the prime time face primer, with no skin rev-er upper because the prime time does not contain parabens or petro chemicals, which the skin rev-er upper does contain.

The primer is supposed to "prime" your skin your makeup application to help endure the day ahead, the Skin Rev-er Upper has actual vitamins in it as well as primes the skin for makeup application. I use the Skin Rev-er Upper in place of moisturizer whether I put make up on or not. I also have a bottle of primer that I use only when I wear makeup it gives my skin an even matted pallet for my makeup. Hope I was helpful!!!

The primer holds the foundation. The skin rev-er upper smooths your skin for a more flawless look. Well rested can be used for the under eye. I use Bisque as a concealer then top it off with Well Rested to brighten the under eye.

It didn't do a whole lot for me. My skin got worse after using bare minerals but I didn't know if it was from the makeup or the rev-er upper (since I bought the kit and used them together). Sorry!

this product is NOT designed for the eye area - exfoliation is not recommended for the eye as the skin is already so thin. This could casue irritation, and will not hydrate the eye (this is not a moisturizer).

I would not use it around your eyes because of the exfoliating acids. It will probably irritate the eye area.

Well, I have dry skin around my eyes, however, I find that I do need a seperate cream for my eyes. The Skin Rev-er Upper didn't really moisturize my eye area as much as I thought it would have.

skin rev-er upper is great but it sounds like you need an additional product. I use a second SPF moisturizer on top of skin rev-er upper (I have very fair skin, need all the protection I can get) and it works just fine. Skin rev-er upper is so light, you can definitely use something on top of it.

Check out BE's Eye Rev-er Upper- it's formulated especially for the undereye area.

Yes, I used to use this as a multi-vitamin night "lotion." Sometimes I would put moisturizer over it, but usually didn't need it. I've since switched to morning, but there's no reason you have to put anything over it. It's meant to be a skin treament.

sure, but it's just going to be like wearing a light moisturizer alone. I prefer to wear spf and foundation over it. So, if you don't need the coverage, have at it!

You can use it without foundation and just a dusting of powder.

No, the formula hasn't changed so it still does contain parabens. Most of the bare escentuals products do not contain parabens, however all of the "rev-er uppers" (the skin rev-er upper, eye rev-er upper, and lip rev-er upper) do contain parabens.

Yes, it contains both Methylparaben and Propylparaben.

I am not sure if bare minerals contains parabens but I doubt it because bare minerals has few ingredients in it and the ingredients are natural and botanically derived.

I use this as a moisturizer on my bare skin before I go to bed. I love the fact that it seems to soak right into my skin. No greasy feel, and no fragrance to bother me!

I used this as my primary moisturizer without any problems. It is very important that you realize this does not have SPF though. If your foundation doesn't contain SPF, I strongly recommend you use an SPF moisturizer on top of this.

I would use it under my moisturizer because you want the acids to exfoliate the skin. I would also use a moisturizer (w/ SPF) on top b/c the acids + sun can irritate your skin

I mix my moisturizer with my rev-er upper so I save time.

No, the Bare Vitamins are not supposed to be perfectly white. Mine has a slight yellow tint to it.

It should be white. You might want to try and return your product.

I also use both. The skin rev-er upper I use daily right after I cleanse. I only use the prime time before applying the foundation. They have different uses for me the prime time controls the oily shine I often get while wearing foundation. The mineral veil will do the same thing if you are willing to reapply as needed during the day or if you are willing to apply the mineral veil both before and after you apply the foundation. If cost became a concern for me I'd definitely give up the prime time in favor or the rev-er upper because the mineral veil provides the same oil control function for my skin.

I just use the primer. Although I loved the skin revver upper I realized that the product contains parabens and my husband has a skin allergy to parabens so I had to stop using it. But I use the primer alone and I think it helps keep my face looking less oily, and I guess it is helping to keep my BE make-up in place.

It's probably dead skin cells that the glycolic acid is sloughing off. Just use it at night instead. I have this happen with my Ole Henriksen night gel and I just wash it off the next day and it's fine.

Try using this alone under your makeup. Also try a loose powder foundation.

no...but the foundation does

No, but the foundation does, and it's designed to go under the foundation.