NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Shine Killer Mattifying Primer, Vegan Face Primer

I have tried so many expensive products as a primer. Most of them fail, allowing makeup to highlight pores and fine wrinkles. This one does not disappoint. It goes on a startling shade of black, but after it is absorbed you cannot see it. It makes my skin feel healthy, it is not greasy or thick, it glides on, it magically blocks my pores and fine wrinkles. I ordered several of them because it seems every time I like a product it goes away, ROFL

Why have I not discovered this sooner?! I honestly never thought a product like this would deliver and it has! I reside on the coast with very high humidity. Usually I would blot my face with a tissue a few times but now I only blot at my hairline. My face remains matte even after 12 hrs of wear. I typically use high end make-up but when my face gets oily it completely ruins the look. I'm happy to say that's a problem of the past. How this is not rated 5 stars by others baffles me. This pairs well with NYX Marsh mellow primer to blur pores then apply the shine killer sparingly. I have mature skin, 49 yrs old with small to medium-sized pores.

Bought this in place of a liquid foundation. Works really great as a base coat with applying only a powder base.

This primer I must have. I try to keep 3 containers 😂 no lie because I don’t want to run out. I’m super oily & it controls the oil under my makeup for up to 9 hours and no other oil control primer does that. Here’s how ya do it best: wash or use a face scrub to cleanse & remove oils first, apply two thins layers of the NYX charcoal primer (only one on the nose), let it set fit 3 minutes then enjoy applying all the makeup in your routine. I’m oily so I stick with MAC & I get that perfect photo finish WITHOUT looking ashy & my skin is light brown with gold undertones. Good news-you can totally wear this alone! Bad news-don’t put it on your forehead as it may break you out if you’re oily up there. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT

I definitely would not call this shine killer. It initially minimizes shine upon application, but I don't find that it controls shine throughout the day. It does have a very lightweight, silky feel and has a good price point. And it does not seem to break me out which is a plus.

My favorite primer. Goes on smoothly. A little bit goes a long way. Makes makeup application so much smoother.

I purchased this for my mother because she has very oily skin and her makeup doesn't last throughout the day. This is very thick so when you apply your foundation, it may seem difficult to blend in at first but once you've applied your foundation and powder, it gives a nice matte finish. I'd day after about 8 hours, her skin looked a bit shiny and in some areas the makeup has worn but it definitely helps more than other primers I've used for her.

I love NYX but don’t love this. I have super oily skin and wanted a primer I can wear to work or errands with some powder that is cheaper than my Smashbox Oil Control, which is what I usually use alone and also use when I do full makeup. Sadly the NYX primer didn’t even come close. It went on weird feeling and took no shine away and the black sand settled in my smile lines. I guess I’ll just have to continue spending twice as much on Smashbox