Peter Thomas Roth | Instant FIRMx® No-Filter Primer, Instant Skin Tightener, Skin Firmer, Makeup Primer For Face, Blurring Face Primer

I have oily acne prone skin and trying to keep foundation on my skin all day during an Arizona summer is nearly impossible. But this product is perfect for just that. As long as I wash my face at the end of the day, it doesn’t cause more breakouts.

I don’t think this works anything close to what the advertisements show. First, no where did I see in the description that this was a “matte” finish product. (See the box I received.) So I ordered some from another source and it was matte as well. I would never knowingly purchase a matte primer for my 57 year old skin as it makes your wrinkles more defined! And second, there was no protective seal on the bottle opening so I have no idea if this was a previous return or what as the other bottle I purchased from the other source did have a seal. The bottle seemed full but there was NO seal on it. As far as helping with wrinkles, I didn’t notice ANYTHING. The videos show major changes and lasting for hours. My wrinkles aren’t that bad, but I expected to notice something. But nope. NOTHING. I tried it a couple of times. Even put on one side of my face but not the other and just let it dry all evening to make sure I was allowing it to dry properly and I did not feel hardly any tightening and could not see any difference. I also feel like bc of the matte finish it just made my wrinkles stand out more! My photos show what I received. However the last picture is what the description shows “now”. That was not there when I bought it. I went back and checked as soon as I received it to see if I missed something and nope. It did NOT say matte finish anywhere in any photos or description at that time (that I could see anyway) like the box I received that clearly states matte finish. This has since been updated here. So I’m guessing that this has been a complaint from others and/or they now have this new option (Hydrated Glowing Finish). Just out of curiosity I also got the one in the black tube and same thing. No noticeable difference between before and after. For me, neither were worth the price and I personally do not recommend either PTR face tightening product.

I love using the Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx® No-Filter Primer! It truly delivers on its promise of instant skin tightening and firming. The lightweight formula glides on smoothly and helps blur imperfections, creating a flawless and even base for makeup. My skin looks smoother, more lifted, and ready for makeup application. It’s perfect for those days when I want my skin to look its best in just a few minutes. A must-have for anyone who wants an immediate boost before applying makeup!

I bought this based on the reviews of firmness and been using for several weeks. I apply the appropriate amount and let it dry for 3 minutes. Initially I saw some flaking but that has subsided. I’m not sure how firm my skin looks but like that my makeup looks super smooth. I’ll keep using hoping for firm results.

A lot of people don’t rate this well; but I don’t think they are being fair.What this is, is a topical temporary tightening cream.What this is not, is a miracle.So I don’t know what yall expect here. I am 57 and do not use any other cosmetics so I can’t speak to that. But if you can dab a little bit of the same brand tightener into this product you will have a nice tight face and neck. It wears well most of the day for me at work.I quick set it with my blow dryer on cool and if I get my mixture right I am tight through lunch. Your facial movement and humidity outside will play a role in the length of time until you start to loosen up. But I love it. I am a user of wrinkle relaxer injections and I do that far less because this product makes up the difference.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Recommend

This product is not as described. It seems to be designed more for visual appeal than practical use on the face. While it does create a temporary tightening effect, it does so by leaving a white, chalky film on the surface of your skin that’s meant to blur imperfections—but that’s where the benefits end. You can't apply anything on top of it—no makeup, moisturizer, or serums—because they disrupt the film and cause it to wipe off completely. Facial expressions? Forget it. The product cracks or loses effectiveness the moment you move your face.I've experimented with it in countless ways: applying it before and after serums, mixing it with moisturizers or makeup, and nothing works. In fact, combining it with other products releases a strong, ammonia-like smell that’s irritating and burns the nostrils.Unless you're okay with walking around with a stiff, expressionless face covered in a white film, I do not recommend this product.

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