Name: Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer
Brand: Rare Beauty
Rating: 4.2 (23 reviews)

The whisper

A radiant staple that earns a rare second bottle

This sheer formula is a standout for those seeking a lit-from-within glow. While it may not satisfy those needing heavy pore coverage, its ability to hydrate and finish beautifully drives repeat buys.

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"for my primer, I use Rare Beauty."

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這個是Rare Beauty的，有珠光很明顯的妝前乳。然後這個顏色它是比較偏珍珠白，就是暖暖的白色這樣子。它用在皮膚上的時候就是很像燈泡，一擦上去立刻就是水亮感。

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Users highly praise the Rare Beauty illuminating primer for creating a natural, "born-with-it" glow and a "water-light" skin effect without any heavy powdery feel. It is noted for being hydrating, effective at filling pores, and providing long-lasting radiance throughout the day.

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the rare妆前让我轻松拥有水光肌...不怎么遮瑕但有提亮效果，肤感不干

The Rare primer easily gives me water-light skin... it doesn't have much coverage but has a brightening effect, and the skin feel isn't dry.

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与我本身肤色融合地更好...更加有光泽而且肉眼可见填充毛孔！！！

It blends better with my own skin tone... it's more lustrous and visibly fills pores!!!

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简直妈生好皮...完全没有粉感...早上8点上妆，晚上8点脸都是亮堂的

It's simply like being born with good skin... no powdery feel at all... applied at 8 AM, and by 8 PM my face is still bright.

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Users overwhelmingly praise the Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Illuminating Primer for its ability to provide a natural, lit-from-within glow without glitter, though some users with large pores noted limited blurring effects.

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FAVORITE PRIMER EVER!!!!!

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This is my favorite primer, it’s the first time I actually went through a whole bottle of primer and had to order a second!!! Love

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Not much of a difference… I have large pores and mature skin and always looking for a good pore blurring primer

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It adds the most beautiful lit from within glow that you will ever see. It is a primer consistency. It's really sheer.

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I have dry skin and it sinks in nicely. It leaves a beautiful 🤩 glow on my face but not overly glowy (y’all know what I mean LOL) and there is no glitter or shimmer particles in it.