Max Factor Miracle Prep Pore Minimising and Mattifying Primer, 30ml

Very good! Smoothes pores and drys fast! Excellent base for makeup!

This is an excellent primer. My make up stays on all day. It gives a really smooth base to spread your foundation over. It has no strong scent, which is great for me. Also, it really is matte. Many primers claim to be matte, but they are shiny and slippery.

Would recommend

Not something I got along with. Feels very oily and didn't seem to work as a primer. Not something I'd buy again. It may work well for some but it's not for me.

I have combination skin with a very oily t-zone, so I have tried many different mattifying primers from all different price points. I can honestly say that for me this is comparable (if not more effective) than my previous primer that I was seeking a replacement for, as I couldn't bring myself to pay the £30+ needed to replace it! I've tried this under different foundations and each have sat beautifully on top, with no pilling and have lasted all day. It is fairly runny to start but you only need a little and it absorbs quickly. I'm soo glad I tried this as it's now my go to primer!

Very Perfect for oily skin 👌

After trying for years, and failing, at huge expense to find something to control oily skin and pores on my nose I think I have finally found it! Even after a sweltering day gardening one quick blot and it was back to as if I had just applied my make up. No greasy silicone feel or moisture sucking feel like some much more expensive potions. This is different and it works for me. It's not expensive and also has sun screen. Hope it works for you, it's definitely worth a try.

I've never bothered with primer before putting on my foundation, but now I'm in my 40's I've noticed makeup doesn't have the same longevity as it used to. I needed a product which would tackle oily patches on my nose and chin and prevent foundation from absorbing throughout the day. This product works perfectly providing a light, but smooth base for foundation (usually mineral). I've found it really helps hold my makeup in place and prevents both oily breakouts and aids absorbtion. I can wear my makeup a good 5-6 hours before even needing to think about blotting. My makeup stays put all day (usually by evening it's patchy). The only downside is the small bottle and price however, a little product does go a long way and although quite runny it's glides onto my skin and dries quickly. Also the design of the pump means every single ounce of product is used (see my picture taken after the product ran out and I removed the outer packaging). Highly recommend, especially for mature skin.