I was using the Fenty pro filter primer but when I finished it I decided to give the ordinary one a go since it’s also a mattifying primer. I was amazed by how long my (minimal) makeup last. I only use concealer and bronzer in the summer but with the hot weather, it disappears through time, but not with this primer. And no shiny t-zone whatsoever. It really is an amazing primer, you can add makeup on top or wear it alone and you will look poreless and shine free, just beautiful bare skin (or perfect all day flawless makeup).

My powder smudges after just two hours and you can see powdery stains on my T-zone very clearly. Though my T-zone is always oily it still looks better without the primer anyway.

I wasn't expecting much from a £4 primer but it is amazing. Before this primer, I used to hate the MAC Studio fix fluid foundation, but this primer is a miracle maker.

One of the best primers I've ever used. My biggest pores in the nose area are still there after using this but the rest of my skin is basically flawless.

No matter what different skincare and make up product combinations and different amounts of primer I tried with this, I couldn't find a way to stop it making my skin slick and wet to the touch with oil within a few hours, more so than it would ever otherwise be. I don't wear foundation beyond just powder so maybe that would change things, but I couldn't see any effect on my pores and it definitely wasn't mattifying!