I have been so pleased with this product that I simply had to review it…

I received That Gal primer in a Benefit sample set that Sephora sold around the holidays – it included Some Kind of Gorgeous, That Gal, Posietint, and High Beam, all in small travel sizes for $10.  As with any other foundation primer I’ve ever tried, I was dubious whether I would get the desired effect…

The first thing I noticed about That Gal is that the consistency is much different than the typical silicone-based primers – it comes from the container looking much like a lotion, and a soft pink one at that.  It feels less greasy than many of those other primers too, absorbing quickly into the skin.  Another thing I noticed during application was the very pleasant, slightly floral scent – it’s not overpowering – just a sort of clean, slight fragrance.  As far as the product’s claims,  I don’t know whether it truly does “brighten” or not, but it does seem to, at least temporarily, on my skin.  I think this may be in part because I have fair skin, and the pink primer tones down any areas of yellowness and dullness.  However, it does make my skin feel extremely soft and smooth, giving a great base for my foundation.  That Gal definitely prevents that awful ‘foundation sitting in the pore’ look that reminds me of some horrible flesh-colored pimple.  I’ve noticed that my foundation lasts all day when using this primer.  After 4 hours or so, I will still start to get a bit oily in the normal areas – my nose and chin – and blotting will be necessary – so if you’re very oily this product is not for you.  I personally will be purchasing the full size when my sample runs out… despite the $28 price tag (this is my holy grail primer so I would probably pay more!).  Many of Benefit’s products seem to fall into this price range, but I think many of their line is worth the price for their quality.

Overall, I’d recommend this as a great everyday primer giving you a smooth, even foundation application and making it last… as long as you don’t mind shelling out the $28.

I did this look a long time ago and forgot about it – I loved it – I think red eyeshadows make my eyes look so friggin blue!

Eyes:

TFSI Rule e/s Orange e/s Cranberry e/s Coppering e/s Sketch e/s 100 Strokes e/s Night Maneouvers e/s Motif e/s Blanc Type e/s Dipdown f/l on upper lash line and brows Espresso e/s on brows and… NO MASCARA – I forgot it!

Lips:

NYX Hebe l/s Benefit Full Finish l/s in Sassy Frass Cult of Cherry l/g

I used a lot of ideas from MakeupbyTiffanyD’s video tutorial – I think she really nailed the eye colors!

I think Soft Brown makes my eyes look so blue!

Face:

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Stila Perfecting Concealer in Shade A Hush CCB Eversun BPB Springsheen Blush MSFN in Light Medium Soft and Gentle MSF

Eyes:

TFSI Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Skinny Jeans Hush CCB Luna CCB Soft Brown Typographic Ricepaper Phloof! Shroom Matte brown from Neutral Palette for brows Blacktrack f/l Benefit Badgal Mascara Ardell falsies

Lips:

Sockhop l/g

MAC Peachykeen Blush – This has become my “everyday” blush.  It’s a gorgeous peach with a hint of shimmer that blends easily and looks natural, not overdone. 

NARS Makeup Primer  - This is the ultimate, most perfect primer I’ve ever used.  Never greasy or pore clogging, my makeup lasts all day long as promised, and since I use the SPF 20 version, I get the added bonus of a boost of sun protection.

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Skinny Jeans - This is a perfect base for silvers, browns, greys, deep greens, and smokey eyes.  It’s a taupey, shimmery grey-brown that, as the name implies, won’t crease and acts as a great base to give shadows more vibrancy.

MAC Blankety Lipstick – This is MY nude of choice.  It’s not so light it makes your lips look zombieish.  There’s a slight hue of brown that gives your lips color.  The shade and formula are wearable enough for everyday.

NYX Sheer Gloss (Clear) – This is a great, cheap drugstore brand clear gloss for applying over lipsticks that you want to give some extra shine too.  It feels great on lips and comes in a squeeze tube (with brush) so it can be applied with your finger without contaminating the color.

Face:

NARS Makeup Primer MUFE HD Foundation in 110 Benefit Erase Paste in Fair Pressed Blot Powder in Medium Emote blush for contour Melba blush Redhead MSF

Eyes:

UDPP Rave Pearlglide e/l Fascinating eye kohl UD AC/DC e/s UD Ecstasy e/s UD Sphinx e/s UD Oil Slick e/s UD Nylon e/s Carbon e/s Vellum e/s UD Oil Slick liquid liner Black Russian Pearlglide e/l Benefit Bad Gal mascara Omega and Espresso e/s on brows

Lips:

Lollipop Lovin l/s

Face:

NARS Makeup Primer MUFE HD Foundation in 110 Benefit Erase Paste in Fair Pressed Blot Powder in Medium Emote blush for contour Peachy Keen blush Redhead MSF

Eyes: UDPP Delft p/p Mutiny pigment Atlantic Blue e/s Naval e/s Plumage e/s Vellum e/s Blanc Type e/s Fascinating Eye Kohl Fly-by-Blu Pearlglide e/l UD Oil Slick liquid liner Zoomlash Black Omega e/s on brows

Lips:

Nude Rose l/s in first pic Lollipop Loving l/s in second pic