Primer Review: thisworks in transit camera close-up

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Availability: This product retails at $45 for 1.35 fl. oz. (40 mL) and can be purchased at bluemercury.com and ulta.com along with their physical store locations as well as at thisworks.com (where it's currently on sale for $36), beautyexpert.com, dermstore.com.

Would I buy this again? I might, I like it.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to thisworks.com:

A handbag must have - it's a mask, moisturiser and primer all-in-one, for a long-lasting perfect make-up finish.

WHEN: this portable pick-me-up will even, plump and brighten skin instantly, ensuring you’re always ready for that close-up. Use daily or as a top-up whenever needed.

HOW: this high-performance Superblend features Bio Boost – our unique blend of anti-oxidant plant oils- to rebuild and protect the skin barrier, along with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Caffeine to rebalance and revitalise.

WHY: pure confidence in a bottle – reduces redness and the appearance of wrinkles, leaving skin looking and feeling naturally radiant.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Aloe Leaf Extract: Has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is rich in Vitamins A and C.

Shea Butter: Has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and soothing properties.

Chondrus Crispus Extract: Has anti-oxidant properties.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil: Has anti-oxidant and hydrating properties.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil: Has anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and soothing properties.

Caffeine: Reduces puffiness and inflammation; brightens and tightens the skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate: A humectant which holds 1000x its weight in water; helps hydrate and plump the skin.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil: Has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing, hydrating, and brightening properties.

Malva Sylvestris Extract: Soothes rough, dry skin.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Has anti-oxidant properties.

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract: This is usually used to stop bleeding but I'm assuming topical use is meant to soothe redness and eczema.

Bisabolol: Has anti-inflammatory properties.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (Lemon Balm): Helps calm, cool, and brighten the skin.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint Oil): Helps cool and brighten the skin.

What is the texture like?

This feels like a lightweight moisturizing cream and is very refreshing and cooling when it goes on.  

Is this scented?
This has a soft, herbal rose scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

So I've tested this as a moisturizer and primer in one step - meaning I didn't use any other moisturizer with it and found this to be hydrating enough for my dry skin on its own. I suppose you can say I use it as a leave-on mask too because I don't wash it off until I wash off my makeup. I find that makeup stays on very nicely on top of this and my skin feels soft and supple. I like the way this goes on and the way it smells. If you need a two (or three, depending on how you look at it) in one product I would definitely suggest checking this out.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation, nor am I being compensated, to mention it on this blog.