Physician's Formula's was a trailblazer in formulating color-correcting products for sensitive skin, but our testers were not crazy about this trio of primers. Problem #1. The packaging and application. Twist the pen, and product oozes into the rainbow-colored brush. Simple enough, right? It takes a few twists initially to get any product to come out (the directions recommend 10-15 turns), but then, lookout ... ooze city. Every time we used the primer, after one or two twists (as directed) one of two things happened: 1) nothing or 2) too much product gushed out... and continued gushing. A lot of waste, a lot of mess and the brush doesn't "sweep" across your skin because the primer is very thick and sticky (think: runny toothpaste).

The upside? Although these primers appear chalky on bare skin, they do offer color-correcting benefits. The green formula masked redness and created a smooth surface for foundation, but after wearing it several days in a row with different foundations (YSL Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Matte Liquid Foundation), one tester said her makeup felt heavy and oily by mid-day.

The peach primer did a noteworthy job brightening another tester's skin. She also noted that the paraben-free, non-comedogenic, and oil free formula didn't make her break out (bonus!), but overall gave it a thumbs-down because "it felt sticky and turned my face into an oil slick."