Philosophy The Present Clear Makeup

I am a user of the Bare Escentuals products. I wear the foundation, mineral veil and blush everyday but needed *something* underneath as a "primer", to keep the makeup on all day, to give that "airbrushed" look while also moisturizing my skin, and I needed something that my sensitive skin wouldnt react to in a bad way. The Present, 2oz, by philosophy does all of what I asked from a product. A tiny bit goes a long way, because I would think that a bunch would just build up and cause that "streaking" effect other reviewers have commented on. I have found no such streaking even using a powder base and blush. My skin looks smooth, no oily patches, not shiny and it lasts ALL DAY LONG, i dont have to touch it up!!! A normal makeup remover does the trick at the end of the day.

I purchased this in hopes to smooth out the tiny pores on my nose. It works like magic! This time of year I am a self tanner. I put on my self tan first to a clean face. Wait for it to dry. Then I put on my Philosophy The Present Clear Makeup. You have wait two full minutes, then you can apply foundation if you like. I use a tinted moisturizer and follow with Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil. This stuff will fill in your pores and leave your face looking very smooth. Before I did not enjoy seeing my face up close because of those pores...you know what I am talking about, those things you see when you are in great lighting and looking into your compact! With this product you can not see them, I am amazed!!! I have had no adverse reactions to this product and I have been using it over a month now. My skin is normal to dry. I had tried a sample of this product before purchasing. When I finally ordered, I was a little saddened that Philosophy had removed the wonderful lavende... Read more

I had seen them use this product on QVC and I was interested in it. Finally broke down and got it and I must say this product delivers! It made my very sensitive skin smooth out and just glow. My pores look so much smaller. The redness in my face is gone. For a quick out the door in a hurry look, this one is the best.

After reading the positive reviews of this primer, I was excited to try it out before my upcoming wedding. I used it as directed and liked the results. My make-up lasted all day without touch-ups. My skin was in good condition, but after about 2 weeks of daily use of this product, my chin broke out with large, swollen pimples that were deep under the surface. I stopped using the product and my chin has since cleared up. Is this a scientific study? No, but it is my experience. I may consider using it when I get married, but I will be trying other primers also.

I have become a Philosophy fan after trying several of their products and have recently purchased about all of the skin care line! I had larger then normal pores (not overly large) in my T-Zone that have almost vanished after using Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser and the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash for the last month. The Present Clear Makeup gives my skin a smoothed out, soft focus look without having to use a liquid foundation. I use the Airbrushed canvas on top and I am good to go! My skin is the clearest it has ever been and people comment on how radiant my face looks! I recommend this product to individuals who need to smooth out the surface of their skin without using a liquid foundation and who want to use a mineral powder foundation but it is just not enough for them. The combination of the two works like a champ for me! :)