There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determine that, in fact, they really do.
On Trial: GLAMGLOW SUPERMATTIFY Clarifying Oil-Control Face Primer
Tester: Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, has combination skin and hates getting shiny
The Brief: You know that scene in Mean Girls when The Plastics start criticizing themselves in the mirror? Let’s just say that I would be Regina George, the one whose “pores are huge.” So when I heard that GLAMGLOW’s new primer reduces pores and helps prevents shine throughout the day and fights breakouts, I was sold on giving it a try.
Inside the GLAMGLOW SUPERMATTIFY compact, you’ll find a tiny pink spatula, a mirror, and the actual primer that’s made with charcoal and oil-balancing clay. To use, start with enough primer to cover a quarter of the spatula and massage the product between your fingers to activate the acid blend. Then apply it to your desired areas — simple! And let me tell you, a little bit of this product goes a long way.
Let’s talk about first impressions: The GLAMGLOW primer feels like silk on your skin. It doesn’t feel like the product is sitting on top of it (you all know what I mean). And when I rub it on my nose, specifically, I notice that my pores instantly become more even. While you'd think that an additional makeup layer underneath foundation would be problematic for acne-prone skin types, this primer is actually enhanced with a pimple-fighting formula. It creates a smooth surface for application and fights those future blemishes.
The primer was designed for those with normal, combination, and oily skin, and it's made with a six-acid blend (lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, tartaric acid, and pyruvic acid) to help keep skin clear. This was music to my ears, as I tend to get oily and break out in my T-zone. Since that’s the problem area on my face, that’s where I apply the GLAMGLOW primer, but you could certainly use it all over your face if needed!
I’ve applied this primer in the morning more than a dozen times, and I’ve never had the need to touch up my face by late afternoon — which I consider a true testimony to a good primer. Have you ever looked at yourself in a mirror for the first time all day and wondered why no one told you to, like, spruce up? That’s especially true during the summer — for me, anyway — so I’m excited to see how it holds up when it’s 90 degrees outside.
Closing Argument: As someone with combination skin, I’m happy to have found a primer that keeps helps control the inevitable shine that comes from being a human. On the flip side, the GLAMGLOW SUPERMATTIFY Face Primer didn’t dry me out either. It's possible that this product has struck the perfect oil-controlling/hydration balance!
GLAMGLOW GLAMGLOW SUPERMATTIFY Clarifying Oil-Control Face Primer
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As the senior editor of social and social news, Caitlyn covers the tastiest, coolest, and strangest products for BestProducts.com, and she is the lead of social strategy for Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Bicycling Magazine; her work has also appeared in POPSUGAR, InStyle, Stylecaster, among others. In her free time (if there is such a thing), she’s probably watching reality TV, online shopping, or cuddling with her dog, Waffle. She is a Wawa-loving Jersey girl who went to Monmouth University for communication, journalism, and interactive media.
