I really like this product. It's a great primer and obviously a great price as is Catrice in general. The only thing it is lacking is being more moisturizng, I do have really dry skin so I just make sure to put a good moisturiser on before-hand.

I was never a fan of primers because I always questioned their purpose, until I found Catrice Prime and Fine. I love the tube its packaged in, as its easy to carry around in my handbag for quick touch-ups during the day. It is fragrance free and I love the texture! It sets my make-up nicely and gives my skin an airbrush finish!

This product is definitely a re-purchase and Catrice has never disappointed with their quality of make-up!

I do think the anti-shine base primer makes provision for a smooth make-up application. It just does not control oil at all. I would not repurchase this product, but for someone with dry skin it will probably work better as it does not dry the skin out.

The price is probably the best thing about this primer, but I would rather pay more for better results!

I love most Catrice products - especially their price tags! ;)
I LIKE this primer - not my absolute favorite, but it does the job at a very affordable price. :)
- preps your face for foundation
- a bit too shimmery for me (contains glitter particles)
- The green does eliminate some redness in the skin, but not majorly.
- Average compared to MAC prep and prime
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this works for me,my foundation use to be reddish on my face and since i have been using catrice anti red base my foundation looks much better,no more redness no more flakiness it appears smoother and my face glows.this product really helps

I've been looking for a primer for quite some time now but the only primers I have been seeing are super expensive and I was on a strict budget so had to look for a more affordable option .



I was walking around Dischem looking for an affordable primer I could test out and came across the Catrice Prime And Fine Pore Refining Anti Shine Base. This Catrice primer which only retails for about R80 which is quite affordable in comparison with other primers like Smashbox or Revlon.

I was a bit surprised when I squeezed out some of the product and found that it wasn't a silky silicon formula that I know most primers have , the Catrice primer looks like an ordinary moisturiser with a white creamy substance . I squeezed out a tiny drop of the primer and rubbed it well in to my skin.


My first impressions:
In this instance what you pay for is really what I got. This primer just didn't give me the flawless celebrity look I was hoping for, it did however leave my face with a matte finish. honestly I really didn't see it make much of a difference besides leaving my face matte , it didn't do what a primer should do which is to make my foundation last longer.

I expected much more from Catrice as I know they have amazing quality products that so many others have raved about.
This primer just didn't work for me. I do think it might work better with someone who has bigger pores to help prevent it from being so noticeable and for someone who suffers from oily skin and not dry skin like I do.

Atleast I wasn't too disappointed with the money I wasted on buying this primer because it didn't cost too much, still sad that this didn't work for me though. Hopefully other Catrice primers would do a better job, I personally wont be repurchasing the Catrice Prime And Fine Pore Refining Anti base

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I purchase the Catrice Prime and Fine primer in the green shaded option for skin that is prone to redness. I battle with some broken capillaries around my cheeks and nose area due to incessant nose blowing from allergies. Because of this endless I like to try to 'mask' this.
This primer is so well priced it almost feels like your cheating! It is a smooth gel like consistency and absorbs into the skin leaving it covered, smooth, with reduced pores and an even base to carry on with the rest of your make up.
I do find that this shade of green is a bit too dark and that it melts into your skin a bit too fast and sometimes doesn't cover all the red areas that you want but that is quickly trumped by adding another layer and then continuing with your makeup routine.

What is a Foundation Primer?

The Primer easers application of foundation and are meant to create a barrier between foundation and skin.

Top reasons I wanted to try Catrice Prime and Fine:

-I’m a budget girl, so I’m always on the look out for inexpensive products, however I don’t expect the highest results unless I bet my money on it, meaning R450 price range or more. The Catrice Primer retails for R79
-My skin tends to become oily by 11am during working hours and powdering my face constantly, annoys the shit out of me + my pores are somewhat enlarged on both sides of my nose area

Texture: It feels a nice mix of gel/cream.
Feel: Minimal stickiness. Once absorbed it is fairly touchable and not uncomfortable.
Moisture: Moisturises well
Smell: Not much of a scent (which is ideal for sensitive skins)