The makeup tutorial Goddess Nikkie, known as “Nikkietutorials” once suggested that Nivea MENS post shave balm works as a great primer. I did not even question her opinion as her makeup application is impeccable.
For those who are a little confused right now; I’ll explain to you the reasoning behind it. The main ingredient is glycerin and what is great about glycerin is that it is a great substance to apply to your face to provide a tacky base that enables foundation to adhere to the face for a longer amount of time.
I’m happy to say that I have tested this out for over a month now and I continue to use it pretty much every day. It’s great because it truly does increase the longevity of my makeup and also it’s moisturizing without making me oily.
What’s best is, I do not even feel guilty for using this everyday as I purchased this massive glass bottle (that will last a lifetime) for under $10!! If you have tried it or plan on trying it let me know.
Great idea! I might have to give that a go!
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Yes! Let me know how it goes x
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I got this on offer for half price and paid about £2.50! I was a little dubious as to whether it would irritate my skin but it didn’t and it works great on me too. Great post Xx
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Me too I was very apprehensive as I have acne prone skin but it was fine, glad you liked it lovely x
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I’ve wanted to try this for ages! Does it really work? is it good for dry skin? x
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I personally don’t have dry skin but I know as a fact it works great for dry skin as I’ve recommended to my friends with dry skin and they love it too! It really does prolong my foundation I notice less fading at the end of the day
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I was wondering if it caused breakouts, you’ve sort of answered that one. What’s the finish like? Is it matte x
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I have rather acne prone skin and it hasn’t caused any breakouts on me or anyone I know. As for the finish; it is a tacky, hydrating finish but it does not make me oily, it gives me a healthy complexion. Let me know if you have any other questions x
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Great review! I want to get one of these also 🙂 thanks for sharing your review on this 😀
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You’re welcome beautiful! Glad you liked it!
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Also try mixing a drop of pure glycerin to moisturizer, and then applying foundation and makeup.. That just works as decent as a primer!
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Thanks for the tip lovely!
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So much hype about this product, and since it’s going to be summer soon, I have got to but it! Great review love! x
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Thanks beautiful! I believe it’s worth the hype!
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Does it have to be the sensitive skin one ?
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I personally haven’t tried the original bc I have acne prone skin but I’m sure the formula is very similar
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I should’ve picked a bottle up when I was back home — they only have the original balm in the local store instead of the sensitive skin (alcohol-free) one 😦
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Oh that sucks babe! I haven’t tried the original therefore I don’t know exactly how it will perform in comparison to the sensitive
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I’d assume it’s not sensitive-skin friendly LOL hence I’m not willing to risk it 😀
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Going to Target tomorrow. I am so getting this. I hope my store has it.
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Let me know how you like it!
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Been wanting to try this!! Did you get the sensitive one?
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Yep! I haven’t tried the original
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Yes! I have heard great things about this but have never tried it out! I have oily and acne prone skin, do you think if I used this as a primer that it will make my skin worse?
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I have exactly the same type of skin with absolutely no reactions!
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Oh great! I will definitely try this out then! Thank you!
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I wanna try so badly but I’m gonna try to go through my other primers first so I don’t waste them 🙂
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You know what I do when I have the time and want an absolutely poreless effect; I apply this all over my face then I go in with a pore minimizing silicon type primer and concentrate it on the areas with more visible pores and it works amazingly! I have very sensitive acne prone skin and experience no reactions x
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That’s amazing!! I’ve been using the Ulta flawless face primer but I just picked up the Benefit Porefessional primer in a pack today so maybe I’ll try the Nivea shave balm with that on my cheeks where I have the largest pores!
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Haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard great things!
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This stuff is so amazing!!!! 🙂
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I plan on picking up a bottle at my local walmart
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Let me know what you think babe!
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I would have never thought to use men’s shave balm as a primer… I should try this!
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I have seen Nikki use this in her tutorials as well. I really need to give it a try x
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Awesome let me know what you think x
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Wow. I just bought this yesterday and I got buy one get one free. 💋
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That’s awesome! Xx
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I haven’t heard of this until reading your post. I definitely will be purchasing that nivea shave balm this weekend. Thanks for this and great review. You’re beautiful😊
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Aw thank you Hun! Xxxx
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You’re more than welcome.❤
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Really great post!
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Thanks babe
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The glycerin!!! That’s why! Thanks
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Exactly right!
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Your blog is full of great ideas!! I’m so going to try this!!
❤️Rhi xx
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Thanks lovely xx
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No way! That’s incredible. My hubby may wonder where the heck it disappeared to but what the hell…I’ll give this a go 🙂 Thank you! Great read!
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Thank you xx Let me know how it goes!
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I thought I was the only one who know this could be used for a primer as well. I love your blog!
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I love this as a primer!! X
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