It's been a while since my previous makeup review. Lately, I've been all about skin and hair care rather than makeup products, but it's so refreshing to come back to my roots once in a while! So, as you may have guessed, today we are going to take a closer look at a skin primer, the one that makes your skin lie...because it's the "Skin Liar" by Elizavecca. This Korean brand is mostly known for its skincare products, but they also have quite a few makeup products in their range, so I wouldn't miss trying it for the world!
About the Elizavecca Skin Liar
The Elizavecca Skin Liar* is a silicone-based makeup primer that promises to create flawless, airbrushed skin, preparing it for further makeup application. The name skin liar implies, of course, that the results are supposed to be so natural it's almost like "lying" about your skin's true look. It is quite a fun and clever naming!
In addition to skin-smoothing ingredients, the formula is reinforced with caring and hydrating ingredients. We'll definitely dissect them further for more information! This primer is meant to fill in pores and fine lines, all while keeping skin balanced and hydrated. Elizavecca also claims it has a whitening and wrinkle-reducing effect on the skin, which, as always, sounds intriguing.
- Where to buy?
You can buy your very own tube of Skin Liar via Amazon or the official Elizavecca store. You'll get 30 ml (1.01 oz) of the primer for approximately $18.
Packaging:
Let's begin the review with the packaging design. This is my official statement: Skin Liar has the most original packaging design among all the Elizavecca products I've tried so far! The product has been on the market for a while, so you can spot the original Elizavecca logo on the box. This time, the product's theme looks like an 8-bit platformer game (something in the style of Super Mario), where it has to navigate through a world of pesky pores and blackheads. It's super cute and unusual. I love how it was made. Who is the brilliant mind behind the design?
Texture and Scent:
Elizavecca also claims that this is an essence-type primer, so you'll need to shake the bottle well before applying it to the skin. The texture is truly fluid-like and seems to have two different consistencies: a peach, silicone-like cream and a translucent, oily-like fluid. When you shake the primer, these two textures combine to create a single texture with a silky feel.
Makeup lovers who understand color correction know that a peach primer's shade is meant to cancel out dark spots, creating a more uniform and even complexion. Oh, how I wish Elizavecca would create a green one so I can finally cover my broken capillaries! The scent of the product is similar to a BB cream or foundation, nothing too strong, so it won't bother your nose.
Ingredients:
And what about ingredients? Well, Elizavecca never fails in this field, but let's inspect, shall we? As I`ve already mentioned, the Skin Liar is a silicone-based primer (take it into consideration when shopping for a perfect primer + foundation combo!), so the main ingredient in the formula is Cyclopentasiloxane, which is a type of synthetic silicone widely used in personal care products. It's valued for its smooth, silky texture and a non-greasy feel, making it a perfect base for primers and hair serums.
Another major ingredient in the primer is glycerin, a non-allergenic agent that has a strong capacity to attract and retain moisture from the air and from deeper layers of the skin. This is a simple yet powerful ingredient often underestimated in skincare products!
But my favorites in the list are Niacinamide and Adenosine. You'll find them in many Elizavecca formulations. Niacinamide (Vitamin B), for instance, is a must-have for healthy skin. It helps your skin to produce ceramides and other lipids, which in their turn protect the skin barrier and youthfulness. Adenosine, on the other hand, is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell of the body. It is responsible not only for boosting skin's overall health and appearance but also for stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for skin's firmness and elasticity. If there is one ingredient we all need to concentrate on in our beauty routine, it is this one!
How to Use Skin Liar Primer?
To use Skin Liar Primer, first ensure your face is clean and moisturized. Before applying, shake the bottle well. Dispense a small, pea-sized amount onto your fingertips or a makeup brush. You can add a tad more later, if necessary. Gently smooth a thin, even layer over your skin, paying special attention to areas with pores or uneven texture. The lightweight, silky formula is designed to blur imperfections and create a matte, porcelain-like finish. Allow the primer to fully dry and set for a minute or two before proceeding with your makeup routine, as this will help extend the wear of your foundation and create a flawless foundation.
My Experience:
I've always had quite large pores in the middle of my face and a generous amount of sebaceous filaments on my nose. With age, these "craters" became even more prominent, so a good primer that can fill them up is exactly what my skin needs. But the texture of Skin Liar is so lightweight that it doesn't seem to cover them all up, although it delivers a natural result without a cakey effect, which is a huge plus.
In my experience, less is always more when it comes to makeup, so such a subtle correction is much appreciated. You start understanding it with age, when the skin stops appreciating heavy layers and textures. The staying power is on point, too. It doesn`t seem to rub off like some primers, and with a correct setting, it lasts all day long.
Final Verdict…
Hydration: 👍👍👍👎(7/10)
Texture: 👍👍👍👎(6/10)
Overall: 👍👍👍👎 (7/10)
The primer is great, especially for the price. Caring ingredients? Check! Feather-like feel? Yes! The main pro of the product is its light, almost invisible feel and look on the skin. At the same time, some of you may find it a con, as it doesn't really fill in the deep pores. I try to understand and accept my current skin condition; therefore, for me, it is great! The primer doesn't clog the pores (even though it has a few different silicones in the formula), but it softly smoothes the skin. You can wear it on its own, if you prefer, just don't forget to use sunscreen.
For those of you with oily skin, this primer is a great choice as it delivers a semi-matte, smooth finish without causing excessive dryness. Those with dry skin will also find the finish comfortable, although it's still important not to skip exfoliation.
