- “I could really tell that my skin was getting mattified”3:32–3:36
- “Really, truly mattifying”
- “It blends in easily. It's smooth”4:36–4:40
- “But just an absolutely instant mattification there”4:42–4:47
- “This primer really impressed me with the mattifying blur, but what I need to do is keep a closer eye on the staying power all day, but it truly in application, it's really doing what it says it will do”28:35–28:40
- Source: Catrice haul and try-on - Apr 7, 2026
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Extreme Blur Mattifying Primer"I could really tell that my skin was getting mattified."$10.00
Soft Glam Foam Primer"Oh my gosh, it has a really nice smell."$8.00
Glass Like Pearl Primer"It's a little bit thicker. It has kind of like a creamy texture."$8.00
Aqua Splash Grip Primer"It is hydrating. So, I think the added little moisture boost is nice because we're going to do like kind of a mattifying longwear foundation that's also thin, but this is really good underneath and it's not sticky and annoying like some primers are to put on."-
Prime & Fine Pore Refining Anti-Shine Base"I have been repurchasing this product for years and years."-
Magic Shine Eraser Gel-To-Powder"This is a non-drying, lightweight, sheer solid gel that you can use as an alternative to powder to cut shine and to help with oil breakthrough for touch-ups during the day."-Browse more
- “This has an immediate blurring, mattifying impact. Like it just totally erases shine”
- “And you can still have all your moisture, but you're just not going to have a shiny finish on top of your skin”
- “It almost feels velvety at first and then it just glides into a totally lightweight slash weightless type of feeling”
- “If pores are an issue for you around your nose, let's say, like this is a great product to try. It is truly effective”
- “Every time I use it, you know, I get the same consistent results”
- “This is one that really does deliver on what it says it's going to do”
- Source: Elite drugstore makeup GRWM that looks more expensive - May 9, 2026
- “It feels really smooth, like it kind of feels like one of those more silicone-based type of primers, kind of like the Benefit Pore Professional, or like the Maybelline Baby Skin”7:19–7:24
- Source: Catrice makeup 8-hour wear test and honest review - Jun 11, 2026
- “This one does kind of pill up a little bit, like it doesn't melt into the skin in the same way the Milani one does”21:16–21:26
- “It takes a lot of work to get it like blended into the skin”21:35–21:42
- “Every foundation I pair with this primer ends up breaking down on me after just a few hours”21:49–21:58
- “It really just doesn't pair well with any foundation I've tried”22:15–22:19
- Source: Worst makeup of 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
- “Oh my gosh, it has a really nice smell”4:53–4:59
- “Wow, that is so glowy”4:57–5:01
- “I love the foam consistency. It is very fast absorbing and initially it gives a lot of hydration, but the dry down is radiant, but it doesn't feel too heavy on the skin”5:01–5:05
- “It's also slightly tacky, so I do feel like that's good for prolonging your makeup”5:10–5:16
- “I love how fast absorbing this is. It's a really lightweight primer”16:41–16:46
- “I think it's perfect too because the foundation is so matte. This is nice and hydrating, but still very lightweight. I love the way this feels”
- Source: Full face of Catrice makeup under $10 - Mar 7, 2026
- “It does feel very wet when you put it on”
- “I would say I feel like I've just put on a basic hydrating primer, but it started as foam and it does not feel sticky either”2:23–2:28
- “I'd have to say it's giving a little more moisture than you expect out of something that just starts as foam”2:41–2:44
- Source: Catrice haul and try-on - Apr 7, 2026
- “It's a little bit thicker. It has kind of like a creamy texture”2:41–2:46
- “Initially on the skin, I wouldn't say that it feels incredibly hydrating. It doesn't feel bad at all. It just kind of sinks in pretty quickly and I would say the glow overall is pretty subtle”3:04–3:09
- “This one is starting to pill a little bit. You can kind of see it over here. It's not interacting well with my skin care products”3:34–3:37
- “I don't think my skin necessarily looks super glowy. There's a little bit of a glow there. For something described as like a glass skin primer, I would probably expect something a little bit more intense”3:12–3:17
- “If you're someone who likes a subtle glow and doesn't want anything, you know, too slippery feeling on the skin, maybe you would like this, but again, it's just not interacting well with my products underneath”3:37–3:41
- “The only one that I wasn't really sure about was the Catrice primer, but now that I have all of my makeup in place, I feel like this looks good on my skin”27:35–27:38
- “I need to try this with some other, you know, moisturizers, sunscreens and see how it works”28:57–29:04
- Source: New drugstore makeup launches for spring 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
- “I find this product to be very, very thick”
- “I don't think it is hydrating”
- “It almost looks like you applied just like a pink kind of sparkly primer to your skin”18:32–18:40
- “Nothing about this, in my opinion, gives like glass skin”18:40–18:44
- “I just I wouldn't recommend picking this up”20:09–20:12
- Source: Worst makeup of 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
- “It is hydrating. So, I think the added little moisture boost is nice because we're going to do like kind of a mattifying longwear foundation that's also thin, but this is really good underneath and it's not sticky and annoying like some primers are to put on”1:25–1:30
- “This one gives you that gripping benefit, but it's so much easier to apply”1:48–1:52
- Source: All drugstore wedding guest makeup look - Jun 16, 2026
- “I have been repurchasing this product for years and years”1:27–1:32
- “This is a really great option if you have large pores, if you have a lot of texture, and you like a nice smooth base, but you don't want a slippery smooth base”1:38–1:42
- “You want something that dries down and keeps your skin matte throughout the day”1:46–1:51
- “It doesn't feel dry. Like, it has a nice creamy texture”2:01–2:07
- “It blends right in almost like a moisturizer, but it really does keep my skin from getting too oily throughout the day”2:07–2:11
- “If you have a super dewy, super glowy foundation and you're wearing it on top of this, it kind of tones down the glowiness in a really flattering way”2:21–2:27
- “I love this product. I think it's an amazing option”2:43–2:49
- Source: Best drugstore makeup for hot weather - May 18, 2026
- “This is a non-drying, lightweight, sheer solid gel that you can use as an alternative to powder to cut shine and to help with oil breakthrough for touch-ups during the day”3:35–3:43
- “It leaves an invisible soft matte finish without looking like powder and without disturbing your makeup underneath”3:47–3:52
- “This is a really nice product to have on hand if you have normal to oily skin and you get some shine or oil breakthrough on occasion or no matter what skin type you have, if you're going to be in a hot, humid environment”3:53–4:00
- “My only complaint with this product is that there's no mirror in the compact, but for the price, I really can't complain about that”4:22–4:26
- Source: Best drugstore makeup products of 2025 - Dec 4, 2025
Brand note
Catrice is a drugstore brand that keeps coming up for its ability to deliver high-performing formulas at a fraction of the cost of department store alternatives. The Gel Glide Long-Lasting Lip Liner is the clearest anchor here — creators describe it as creamy, richly pigmented, and genuinely long-wearing once it sets, with several calling it better than high-end options. The True Skin High Cover Concealer also gets consistent praise for its hydrating, high-coverage finish that wears well without turning cakey or dry.
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