Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer - 28mL

• This is a cushiony gel-primer from Rare Beauty (by Selena Gomez) described as “a cushiony gel primer that smooths away the look of pores and fine lines, boosts and extends makeup wear, and actually hydrates skin while fighting shine all day.” 

• Net volume: 0.94 fl oz ≈ 28 mL in the full-size packaging. 

• Key features include:

  • Minimises appearance of pores and fine lines. 

  • Helps extend makeup wear and combats shine throughout the day. 

  • Includes hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid; includes soothing green tea extract.

• Formulation: Vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic. 

 Key Benefits

• Smooths and blurs skin texture: The gel formula visibly evens out texture, creating a smoother base for foundation and helping makeup apply better. 

• Pore minimising & shine control: For your context (beauty-lifestyle visuals, model imagery) having a primer that helps reduce the appearance of pores and manage shine is particularly useful for clean, polished imagery.

• Extend makeup wear: Because you may have long shoots, travel/lifestyle sets or high-res product/model work, this primer’s claim to improve longevity is advantageous.

• Hydrating yet mattifying hybrid: Many primers either mattify (which can dry skin) or hydrate (which may risk shine). This formula positions itself as doing both: cushiony gel, hydrating actives + shine control. For your region/conditions (may include warm/humid shoots) this balance is valuable.

• Fits premium brand aesthetic: Rare Beauty stands for inclusive, modern high-quality products; using this primer aligns with a luxury beauty-lifestyle visual identity.

 How to Use

Here’s how you might incorporate it into your workflow (especially helpful given your model/brand imagery and product photography focus):

1. Prep the skin: On clean, moisturised skin apply your skincare (serum/moisturiser) as usual.

2. Apply primer: Use 1–2 pumps of the primer and smooth onto face with fingers, focusing especially on areas where pores or texture show (e.g., cheeks, nose, T-zone). As per official instructions: apply 1-2 pumps to clean, moisturised skin, blending with fingers. 

3. Foundation/concealer: After primer, proceed with your base makeup (foundation, concealer etc). The smooth base created by the primer helps foundation glide on and look better.

4. Usage options:

   • If you’re doing a minimal-makeup look or going makeup-free: the primer alone can be worn for a smooth, finished skin look. 

   • For shoots/travel: you might concentrate primer in problem zones (pores/shine areas) rather than full face, depending on model/skin type.

5. Camera/visual tip: Because your imagery is high quality, check how the skin surface reads under your lighting (studio/ daylight). The primer should give a soft-focus effect rather than “matte flat” or “heavy sheen”.

6. Model kit/travel use: Consider having this in your kit for both base and touch-ups. If you’re on location, ensure the product is stored well (not overheated) so its gel texture remains optimal.