REVIEW - ETUDE HOUSE Dr. Oil Solution Shine Free Dual Primer

Dr. Oil Solution Shine Free Dual Primer

(Moisture & Pore Cover)

Description according to Etude House:
Moisturizing and pore coverage makeup primer improves foundation and makeup expression an longevity.

Directions found on the packaging:
1. Dispense primer onto hands and apply to the face. (this is for the moisturizer.)
2. Use finger to gather and apply pore coverage to enlarged pore areas. Spread and blend with fingers. (for the primer.)

Please note that there are actually 2 products in this tube. 1st is the moisturizer which comes in the tube and the 2nd product is the primer or pore covering stuff which can be found on the upper portion of the plastic cap/cover.

This product is oil and Paraben free. YAY! ^-^

Notice how they fit the tiny mirror conveniently on the cover of the primer? :o 

That mirror actually makes my pores look horrific. LOL!

Please don't forget that there are 2 parts/items in this product.

I have been using this product for more than a week and so far I have not had any break outs. YEY!

I first apply the moisturizer all over my face - it is not heavy nor sticky. :3 It's very light and is quickly absorbed by the skin. It has a very light scent which I do not know what to make of but is not irritating. 

It sort of feels cool and refreshing. The skin feels soft and and fresh after application.

See how light the consistency of the moisturizer is? :3 

I put way too much LOL! 

Now, on to the 2nd part. For the stubborn pores. >.<

Open the cap/cover to reveal the pore cover/primer and apply on pores and lines. I noticed that this product does significantly cover the pores. The scent is slightly milder than that of the moisturizer and it sort of has this tiny sparkles....?!? Seriously, I noticed that it does when I swatched it just now. The tiny sparkles make the face more radiant and bright but does not call attention to pores nor skin imperfections. :3

It does hold my foundation and makeup in place, and it did lessen the oiliness of my face. I really would have loved loved it but the actual primer-pore cover on top of the cap makes my life hard. x( I have long nails and it takes time to swirl my fingers on the tiny cap. Plus, I think it's unhygienic since it does not have an applicator.  :( I have tried using cotton buds to relieve this situation but I still think it's too much trouble and it takes a long time to apply. 

If you:

- don't have long nails as I do

- have tiny hands and don't mind dipping your fingers in the product

- looking for the perfect primer to minimize your fine lines and pores

I would definitely recommend this product to you! :3 Check!  But if you are like me you should reconsider and weigh down the pros and cons.

As for me, I think I'm going to start to look for another primer which is just as great but is easier to apply. x)

I hope this review can be useful to someone out there. ;)

xxx,

Sugar ^_^