Neutrogena Shine Control Primer by Neutrogena, Primer + Shine Control Review

Reviews / Neutrogena Shine Control Primer

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Shine Control Primer

Not much going for this primer. It has a very strong scent that doesn't fade and the primer itself is white. When I put it on, it gives my tan skin an ashy, white cast even with only a thin layer. If you wear a sheer wash of foundation or only spot cover, this cast will affect your overall look so you'd need a full foundation look if you arent fair enough (light skin ladies will have no issues). T...read morehe shine control isn't awful, but you can find primers that work better at the same price point ( I prefer L'Oreal ). So why such a low rating? It is unusable. I have no allergies and yet, this primer really irratated me like nobody's business. This is the only Neutrogena primer that has had this effect on me. My eyes puffed up, watered, and turned red. I had people asking if I had been crying. I even had to get some allergy meds, which didn't help. I've tried wearing this primer on several occasions, away from my eyes and nothing helps.

runee89 | 299 reviews

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10

Amazing primer!

I would say that this is up there with high end products. I love this!!!! I use it everyday and it really works amazing it makes for a flawless canvas that liquid makeup goes on flawless i will def be repurchasing this!

rayshaviolet | 245 reviews

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Its Ok...

Its not great, but it HELPS. It doesn't completely control the shine, but it helps with not producing so much of it. I've learned to use a small amount in sections because the first time I used it, I had a lot of the product on my hands and rubbed it all over my face, and it left all this white, ashy looking stuff all over. I had to wash my face and start all over. I assume its the rice, so I had ...read moreto learn to not be so overzealous. Because it was inexpensive and I generally like Neutrogena products, I won't say its horrible, but it could be better.

msbrown822 | 229 reviews

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not for me

this product BREAKS ME OUT like crazy!!! It's also VERY rough on the skin, almost like you can feel the rice in it

skyannamarie | 2 reviews

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7

Just another drugstore primer

if you are looking for a basic, cheap primer for oil control, give this a try. i have been using it for several months now and I am comfortable with the results. This is not a miracle working, life changing, angel singing product. It does the job for a few hours, but may require powder application throughout the day to keep the oil at bay

beautifulbeast | 13 reviews

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10

Works

I use this with my Revlon foundation and I love both so much!

michele_dicillo | 2 reviews

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7

It's preeeetty good

My skin gets pretty oily by the end of the day so I'm always trying new products that say they control shine. This product is alright. It definitely helps control it, but doesn't keep me completely shine free. However, for the price, I think I'll keep using it. The first time i put it on it was a bit grainy, which was the rice protein I suppose, but it was strange. So if you have a thing against weird textures, this might not be for you.

kdav94 | 11 reviews

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