The Present is a "clear makeup" for perfect, airbrushed skin. Formulated to be used as a last step prior to any makeup to form an invisible barrier that "seals in" moisture for chronically dry skin and active ingredients from treatment products while keeping out harmful environmental elements by acting like an invisible band-aid. It also contains lysozyme, a natural antimicrobial agent to keep skin radiantly "clear."
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Amazing Primer, I Use with Bare Escentuals Makeup Comment: 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.
Customer Rating: Summary: Clear Makeup Comment: 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 lavender-like fragrance. It has zero smell.
I am a Product Junkie - I highly recommend this one!!! Don't forget to try their cleanser also, Purity Made Simple. It is the BOMB. Very mild and works fantastic. Customer Rating: Summary: Really is a "present" Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Not good for every-day use Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Nice "Soft Focus" Effect! Comment: 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! :)
