mattifying toner vs. primer

JillH410

So I've never really used a primer under my makeup before, but thought I'd give it a shot. I was looking on sallybeauty.com and found this:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Shine-Control-Mattifying-Toner/SBS-655024,default,pd.html

Anyone know if this would be similar to a primer?

rouquinne

"leaves an instant matte shine"????

huh?

it's either matte or shiny - not both.

but i wouldn't use that as a primer because it's not one.

luvmylocs

i really like smashbox anti-shine for when i'm going out. for my daily look i wear the meow oily skin primer. it's a white powder but it works well under my meow foundation. have you checked makeupalley.com for reviews on the product you were considering? i think a toner is always good to use but i find a cream (smaskbox) or a powder (meow) will give the best and most lasting mattyfying results.

WurlyLox

Love this stuff - seldom have to use powder when I apply this before makeup:

www.makeupartistschoice.com/products/SuperMatte_Antishine-86-61.html

I've used it for several years. You can get it other places, too. A tube lasts me probably six months because you use very little of it at a time.