Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
My go-to primer is almost gone… but should I stay loyal or risk trying new?
In this video, I weigh whether to repurchase my beloved Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base or “cheat” with one of the many tempting alternatives you recommended. From luxury splurges like Sisley and Tatcha to practical picks like Embryolisse and even drugstore dupes, I’m putting the dilemma under the microscope.
We’ll talk about:
• Why my skin changed (thanks, perimenopause) and primer actually started to matter.
• The advice, product tips, and wisdom I received from my viewers and patrons.
• How to tell when sticking with what works makes sense… and when it’s worth exploring something new.
📌 Creators mentioned:
@HebaS
@sampsdoesmakeup was the patron kind enough to share primer pictures with us 💛
📌 Videos mentioned:
youtu.be/I02AjamUXxw
📌 Follow my No-Lust August NO BUY here:
patreon.com/collection/1639020
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Both offer the same extra videos – I post on both platforms so you can choose the one that's more convenient for you. Patreon also has a free tier, where I post blogs too!
If you'd like to make a one-time donation to my equipment fund (currently being used to save for a camera, since mine is dying):
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📌 Primers discussed:
BOBBI BROWN | Vitamin Enriched Face Base
go.shopmy.us/p-22947227
TATCHA | The Liquid Silk Canvas
go.shopmy.us/p-23349761
MERIT BEAUTY | Great Skin Moisturizer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350170
EMBRYOLISSE | Lait-Crème Concentré
go.shopmy.us/p-23350361
HOURGLASS | No. 28 Primer Serum
go.shopmy.us/p-23350558
TULA SKINCARE | Filter Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350774
SISLEY PARIS | Double Tenseur
go.shopmy.us/p-23350862
LAURA MERCIER | Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350991
📌 The microphone I use:
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: The Primer That Works… But Tempts Me to Cheat
00:25 Why This Empty Jar Feels Like a Big Deal
01:05 From “Primer Is Fake” to “Primer Changed My Skin”
01:59 My Beloved Bobbi Brown Face Base
02:32 Déjà Vu: Is This Just Completionism in Disguise?
03:21 Your Advice: The Best (and Funniest) Primer Tips
13:27 The Not-So-Short Primer Shortlist
15:46 Repurchase or Risk? The Pros and Cons
16:50 Inside My Head: 5 Stephanies and a Makeup Monster
17:53 The Framework That Should Make My Decision Easy
18:32 I Need Your Help Deciding
19:17 The Bigger Question: Contentment vs Curiosity
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📌 Links & Discount Codes
If you shop through my affiliate links & use my codes, my channel makes a small commission. It's a great way to support me if there's something that you plan to buy. But keep in mind: makeup is just dirt, and skincare is just soothing goop. The true joy comes from using what we have. 😉 ♡
♡ SALT NY: go.shopmy.us/p-11974406
Use code STUMBLEINSTYLE on Salt NY's website for 10% off
♡ CALECIM: calecimprofessional.com/discount/StumbleInStyle
Use code StumbleInStyle on Calecim's site for 15% off your order
♡ ZEESEA COSMETICS: zeeseacosmetics.com/?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code StumbleInStyle at Zeesea for 15% off your order
♡ QUEEN MUSIA: go.shopmy.us/p-4373006
Use code StumbleInStyle on QM's site for 10% off your order
♡ UNIWIGS Top hair pieces: go.shopmy.us/p-9344075
Use code TSS15 on the Uniwigs site for 15% off your order
♡ INH HAIR: fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
Using this INH link gives you 25% off orders over USD 100.
♡ ESUM Cosmetics: esumcosmetics.com/?aff=99
♡ NIRA at home laser treatment 25%-off link: nira.refr.cc/ReferralProgam/u/thestylestumbler
♡ SLEEP & GLOW Beauty Pillows: go.shopmy.us/p-18622066
Use code StumbleInStyle for $/€/£15 off pillows & blankets and 10% off the rest of the catalogue
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My go-to primer is almost gone… but should I stay loyal or risk trying new?
In this video, I weigh whether to repurchase my beloved Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base or “cheat” with one of the many tempting alternatives you recommended. From luxury splurges like Sisley and Tatcha to practical picks like Embryolisse and even drugstore dupes, I’m putting the dilemma under the microscope.
We’ll talk about:
• Why my skin changed (thanks, perimenopause) and primer actually started to matter.
• The advice, product tips, and wisdom I received from my viewers and patrons.
• How to tell when sticking with what works makes sense… and when it’s worth exploring something new.
📌 Creators mentioned:
@HebaS
@sampsdoesmakeup was the patron kind enough to share primer pictures with us 💛
📌 Videos mentioned:
youtu.be/I02AjamUXxw
📌 Follow my No-Lust August NO BUY here:
patreon.com/collection/1639020
📌 If you'd like extra content, join Club Adagio on
Patreon:
patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
YouTube:
youtube.com/TheStyleStumbler/join
Both offer the same extra videos – I post on both platforms so you can choose the one that's more convenient for you. Patreon also has a free tier, where I post blogs too!
If you'd like to make a one-time donation to my equipment fund (currently being used to save for a camera, since mine is dying):
paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R2K69HDKW3FCS
📌 Primers discussed:
BOBBI BROWN | Vitamin Enriched Face Base
go.shopmy.us/p-22947227
TATCHA | The Liquid Silk Canvas
go.shopmy.us/p-23349761
MERIT BEAUTY | Great Skin Moisturizer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350170
EMBRYOLISSE | Lait-Crème Concentré
go.shopmy.us/p-23350361
HOURGLASS | No. 28 Primer Serum
go.shopmy.us/p-23350558
TULA SKINCARE | Filter Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350774
SISLEY PARIS | Double Tenseur
go.shopmy.us/p-23350862
LAURA MERCIER | Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-23350991
📌 The microphone I use:
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: The Primer That Works… But Tempts Me to Cheat
00:25 Why This Empty Jar Feels Like a Big Deal
01:05 From “Primer Is Fake” to “Primer Changed My Skin”
01:59 My Beloved Bobbi Brown Face Base
02:32 Déjà Vu: Is This Just Completionism in Disguise?
03:21 Your Advice: The Best (and Funniest) Primer Tips
13:27 The Not-So-Short Primer Shortlist
15:46 Repurchase or Risk? The Pros and Cons
16:50 Inside My Head: 5 Stephanies and a Makeup Monster
17:53 The Framework That Should Make My Decision Easy
18:32 I Need Your Help Deciding
19:17 The Bigger Question: Contentment vs Curiosity
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
📌 Links & Discount Codes
If you shop through my affiliate links & use my codes, my channel makes a small commission. It's a great way to support me if there's something that you plan to buy. But keep in mind: makeup is just dirt, and skincare is just soothing goop. The true joy comes from using what we have. 😉 ♡
♡ SALT NY: go.shopmy.us/p-11974406
Use code STUMBLEINSTYLE on Salt NY's website for 10% off
♡ CALECIM: calecimprofessional.com/discount/StumbleInStyle
Use code StumbleInStyle on Calecim's site for 15% off your order
♡ ZEESEA COSMETICS: zeeseacosmetics.com/?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code StumbleInStyle at Zeesea for 15% off your order
♡ QUEEN MUSIA: go.shopmy.us/p-4373006
Use code StumbleInStyle on QM's site for 10% off your order
♡ UNIWIGS Top hair pieces: go.shopmy.us/p-9344075
Use code TSS15 on the Uniwigs site for 15% off your order
♡ INH HAIR: fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
Using this INH link gives you 25% off orders over USD 100.
♡ ESUM Cosmetics: esumcosmetics.com/?aff=99
♡ NIRA at home laser treatment 25%-off link: nira.refr.cc/ReferralProgam/u/thestylestumbler
♡ SLEEP & GLOW Beauty Pillows: go.shopmy.us/p-18622066
Use code StumbleInStyle for $/€/£15 off pillows & blankets and 10% off the rest of the catalogue
♡ Would you like to make your own affiliate links? Use the following link to join ShopMy: shopmy.us/join/thestylestumbler
📌 Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thestylestumbler
