VINCENT LONGO Water Canvas Base, 0.88 Fl Oz

I normally use a primer before applying makeup. Primers help makeup go on easier and gives you a better "look" I was really surprised to receive the Vincent Longo primer in such a small tube-especially for the price! The directions say to just use a pearl size amount-which would make the tube last a longer.When I first used it I thought it was silicone based, but it's silicone free, fragrance free and oil free. This alone is a plus for my combination skin. It goes on smoothly, as expected. The primer helps with uneven skin tone and wrinkles. This particular brand worked even better then others I've tried. Maybe the fact that it's non-comodogenic (something I need with breakouts) and the fact that it helps your skin "breathe" had something to do with it. All I know is that my skin glowed. I don't know if I would actually buy it for $44, but I might use it sparingly for special occasions when I want to look my best.

I am used to paying premium prices for premium cosmetics and perfume, if it is worth the cost. While I like the look and feel of this product, I feel it is priced well above what it delivers for the amount you receive. It made my skin feel smooth and look more uniform, but I would spend my money on POREfessional rather than buy this product. Putting half on one side of my face and half of the VL on the other, POREfessional has better muting qualities and can be worn solo for a more even skin tone without a full face of foundation. Under BB cream and foundation they were tied as a base layer.There are a lot of great primers out there and I think it is VITAL that a gal go to the department store or Sephora and try them on in person before purchasing online. Every formula is different and testing many makes a big difference in finding the perfect one for your skin. I used to work a cosmetics counter in college and I can recommend updating your whole routine every few years because your skin changes as you age and what worked great for you at 27 may not be the best any more at 33.Tip: To create a flattering finish on your face after applying all your cosmetics, spray a miro-fine mist of water on your face. You can buy a can of aerosol Evian, or you can get a travel-sized bottle for hairspray and fill it from your Britta or other filtered water. This makes your face look more youthful by putting a microscopic dew layer on the surface that is present in young skin, in the light your skin and face will look fresher and more natural.

Great primer. I absolutely can tell the difference when I use it and when I don't. Vincent Longo products have never irritated my skin ro eyes, which can be sensitive to other cosmetics. This is a winner. Worth the price.

I have had the occasion to use several Vincent Longo products and I realize that this line of products provides a high quality product for a pretty hefty price. In most situations I have found you get a really good product for your investment. However, in this case, I am just not sure about this one.SIZEVincent Longo Water Canvas Base comes in a black tube which looks pretty nice on the product page, but in reality, when you get it, the small size is rather shocking. There is only .88 oz of product in the tube, which if you translate it, you can imagine three tubes of Jack Black lip balm and that is about the size of this product.TEXTUREI have tried many times to see what might be different about this primer compared to many others out there. I have to say after testing this repeatedly, I just don't see any advantage of using this primer.The feel of this product is that you use a pearl sized drop of this product applied around your entire face and eyes. When I do this, I feel a lot of silicone feel to it. This leaves my face feeling like it has saran wrap on it of sorts. It is hard to explain, but after a while of wearing this primer, I feel like my face wants to breathe and I want to remove it.AFFECT ON MAKEUPThis primer base definitely does smooth out the skin and does allow for the foundation and other face makeup to stay on the face nicely. It seems to make the makeup stay on well through the day and it does add to a nice appearance of the skin. I also find when using this, that blush does not tend to change color like some other primers can do. I still did not enjoy wearing it over time, however, so I am not sure it served that great of a purpose.FINAL COMMENTSFor the price, I just don't see how this product is worth the money. I have normal to dry skin and I didn't feel any particular moisturizing features from this base. I get much nicer results when using Swanson Vitamins Hyaluronic Acid Serum which is very similar to Lorac Aquaprime which was discontinued.I just don't like this primer and didn't feel it is worth the investment. You get so little product for a very high price. Using it under Vincent Longo Water Canvas Foundation does make it look very nice, however, if you have the money to invest and want to use them together. There are other options that are more cost effective, however if you prefer a less expensive alternative base to use.

I liked this product. You don't need much, it goes on smoothly and maybe it's my imagination but I felt like my skin looked better with it on. Even if I was only wearing a tinted moisturizer on top, it seemed to last longer and look better. I don't tend to wear foundation during the day, only when I go out, so I haven't given it an eight hour road test, but my impression is that my face looks better and the foundation wears better with this on.You don't need to use much at all, so it does go a long way. Nevertheless I'm not sure that the difference - which is pleasing, but subtle - warrants the price. However if you like using primers, this is a nice one and not as sticky in texture as the Laura Mercier one which I've tried before.