Too Faced Hangover Rx- Review and swatch

I have finally got my hands on the ever so popular Too Faced Hangover Rx! I have wanted this primer since I saw it, but after going into my local Sephora and swatching it, I was not sure how I felt about the consistency. After reading many spectacular reviews I decided to finally get it and give it a chance. You can buy Too Faced Hangover Rx at Ulta, Sephora, TooFaced.com or any other retailers that sell Too Faced products. You get 40mL/1.35 fl. Oz for the retail price of $32. I ordered mine right off the Too Faced website.

When my package came I was so excited to finally try this! The box the primer comes in is even adorable! It is baby pink and white with black and gold writing. The actual tube of Hangover Rx is in a pump form which is great; it helps keep the product sanitary and mess free. Also with having the pump you are able to disperse the perfect amount out. The primer tube is also baby pink with the same black and gold accent writing. It looks beautiful on display on my vanity!

Now, let’s get onto the actual review of the primer. I have used this every day since I have got it and went from absolutely hating it, to thinking it was so-so, and to finally thinking "where has this primer been my whole life?!"

You may wonder how did I change my mind so drastically and I'll tell you why, it's all about how you use the product. Everybody is different-different skin, different makeup routine and I just had to use the primer the right way for me. I want to start off by telling you a few things about myself and my skin, and what works best for me. I have normal skin, not dry and not oily. My skin can become a little dry in the winter but I've never experienced any dry patches. I wear a full face of makeup daily which includes moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, bronzer, blush and highlighter (as well as eye and lip makeup), so I need a good primer to lock my makeup in place for at least 8 hours. My favorite primers were Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, Smashbox Photo Finish primer, and Benefits Porefessional. That's a little background about me just to help you understand where I'm coming from.

The first day I wore the primer I put it on more like a lotion. I think this is because of how the formula is, it's not thick like other primers I've used and literally looks like a lotion. I put way too much on! I let it dry for about 5 minutes and applied my makeup like normal and thought my makeup looked pretty good. I was impressed.....until I went into the car and looked in the mirror and to my horror I had patches of makeup missing all over my cheeks! I was mortified! My makeup was separating and I was on my way to the mall with no way to fix my face. I was so embarrassed! I hated Hangover Rx!

 I decided to give it another try and not use my normal moisturizer and just skip that step in my makeup routine. The next day I used the primer but just like all of my other primers, a little bit and not some huge amount. I let it soak into my skin for about 5 minutes and applied my makeup like normal and my makeup looked beautiful! No horrible missing patches and no makeup separating. I really liked Hangover Rx! 

The last few days I have begun to love Hangover Rx! I'll tell you exactly how I'm using it. I am now able to skip my morning moisturizer and just use the Hangover Rx! I have been using a small amount of Hangover Rx about one full pump; I then dot it all over my face and press it into my skin. I do not rub it in because when I did that, it felt a bit chalky and even flaky. Pressing it into my skin works wonders! I have then been applying my Smashbox primer just on my T- Zone. This combination has been perfect for me! My skin feels so hydrated, like it never has before and my skin looks flawless. I also notice how my makeup stays in place a lot longer.  I want to note that this is not a pore filling primer and why I think for myself using another primer on my T- Zone works well.  Just make sure when you use this primer you let it dry for about 2-5 minutes.

Swatch of Hangover Rx 

I love how my skin not only looks more hydrated, but feels it as well.  I think that's what I love most about this product. I could just imagine how great this primer would work on dry skin! On the box it claims that after people have used this that "100% said makeup went on smoother, 100% said makeup looked more radiant, 100% said skin look more hydrated, 100% said that skin had the appearance of a full nights rest" Down below I have included pictures of what Too Faced has wrote about Hangover Rx. 

I can completely agree with that! Just make sure you don't use a lot or you will end up looking like a hot mess like I did on the first day! :))

The nice thing about Hangover Rx is that it is Silicone free, made with coconut water, electrolytes and probiotics! It's like goodness for your face in a tube! It has a nice light scent where you can slightly smell the coconut but nothing overwhelming. The texture feels smooth like lotion. It is not running or drying on your skin. A little goes a long way! I know it will last me awhile! It leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated! I have also included the ingredients in Hangover Rx.

If I had to give this a score it would be an 8/10! Have any of you tried Hangover Rx? What are your thoughts on it? Make sure to follow me on Instagram @adrienneroyale and thank you for reading!

XOXO

Adrienne Royale