I slapped P. Louise 24/7 Base on before sunscreen last week. Looked like I’d rolled my face in dryer lint.
This stuff is good — but it’s a diva about what goes under it. Timing isn’t a suggestion; it’s the whole game.
It’s a silicone-based primer-slash-skin perfector. £18. The claim that got me: “blurs everything without moving.”
Pore Fill Without The Cake
Dries down matte but not flat — like a soft-focus filter in a jar.
Water-Resistant Grip
Holds makeup through sweat, tears, and my toddler’s tantrums.
AM/PM Dual Life
Use it alone at night to blur post-wash redness. In the AM? Only on bare, dry skin.
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No magic here — just smart chemistry. Silicones do the heavy lifting, but there’s a few soothing bits hiding in the base.
- Dimethicone: Fills divots and stops shine cold
- Vitamin E: Keeps it from suffocating your skin
- Silica: Absorbs oil without making you look dusty
- Glycerin: The only hydration — thin, not heavy
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Feels like silk cream — slides on, then vanishes. Absorbs in 12 seconds flat. No stick, no shine.
Week two hit me: it pills like crazy if your moisturizer is even slightly tacky. I switched to a gel cream in the AM. Problem solved.
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Pores? 70% smaller looking. Makeup? Lasts 3 extra hours. Pilling? Gone once I stopped rushing.
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It’s a solid primer for the price, but it’s not idiot-proof. Learn the order — or deal with the face lint.