Comparison: MUA (Makeup Academy) Professional Primer vs. Collection 2000 Primed & Ready Smoothing Make-up Primer.

As we all know, make-up primers are probably one of the most expensive item to buy on the make-up market. There are so many to choose from and from packaging we don't 100% know how they work, and when we do purchase one and are not happy with it, that's around £20.00 down the drain. As a high-street make-up junkie, I am always trying to find the essential products at the best price. 

A while ago, I came across the face primer by MUA which is probably my favourite high-street brand due to the amazing quality and prices. The primer cost me £4.00 which is pretty reasonable for a primer. I was really excited to have purchased this primer and expected great quality and value judging from my experiences with other MUA products. I have to say that this product has lived up to my expectations. The primer is hydrating to the skin and is very moisturising, considering I have very dry and sensitive skin. The formulation is creamy and very smoothing. However, I would have liked it to have a greater lasting power for make-up. As I only wear foundation on days out where I am exposed to the outside environment, I would have liked the primer to make my foundation last longer on my skin. All in all, I like this primer and would recommend it to people who are looking for a cheaper alternative to a regular face primer. 

MUA Primer

My most recent purchase of a primer was for the Collection 2000 Primed & Ready Smoothing Primer. This primer, compared to the MUA primer at £4.00, was priced at £5.99 which is again a reasonable price for a high-street primer. However, the product was only filled half way up the bottle (the product was sealed when I bought it). This was a little disappointing, however, with this primer, the positives definitely out way to negatives. I only need the tiniest bead of the primer to cover my face which means I know the primer is going to last me a long time. Compared to the MUA primer, this one isn't very hydrating to the skin but has a few moisturising qualities. I find that after I apply it, it feels very natural, as if I haven't applied anything. The primer smooths out my skin really well and keeps my foundation and other make-up in place for the whole day. I love this primer! I would highly recommend this primer to anyone who wants a reasonably priced primer that is long-lasting and smoothing to the skin for a flawless make-up finish.

Collection 2000 Primed & Ready Smoothing Make-up Primer

Out of the two primers, I would repurchase them both but if I had to choose one, I would say the Collection 2000 primer is a better option as it is the primer that 'does what it says on the tin'. I think that if you are looking for a primer that is hydrating and moisturising, the MUA primer is perfect, but if you want a smoothing and completely flawless finish with some hydrating features, the Collection 2000 primer is perfect for you.