47%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/ Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua, Eau), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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10 years ago

The first time I tried this primer I haaaated it. After a couple years I decided to give this a second chance and I am very glad I did. My issue the first time around was that I was too heavy...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel



4.0
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10 years ago

Great primer, such a smooth finish. The 1.7 bottle goes a long way and does not have to be repurchased often. I probably will experiment with other Smashbox primers before I make this a staple for...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


4.0
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10 years ago

Good primer, I like the "slick" ones. Went on well, did its job. I can buy drugstore primers that work just as well on me for a fraction of the price.

About reviewer (288 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I received two sample sizes of this product when I bought the the Smashbox Liquid Halo foundation back in April and I'm still on the second now which speaks volumes about value for money. The...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairOther

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I got this primer a couple of years ago when I was on a Smashbox kick. I purchased the clear/transparent one, not the purple or colored one. As far as consistency it felt like DHC Vevet Skin Coat,...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

To be fair, this product is OK. It applied easily, blurred the look of my pores and helped my makeup last all day and night. On the negative side, it did nothing to control oiliness, felt really...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This is my favourite all-time primer. I'm surprised to see that people tend to have mixed feelings about this product. Anyway, the primer is very thick, almost like a gel. It applies easily,...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


1.0
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10 years ago

I got this as a sample and it glides on nicely and I liked it until my face broke out everywhere! Will not be purchasing.

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

This is great for dry skin as it seems to hydrate my skin while smoothing it out perfectly. I only use the tiniest amount and spread it all over my skin, and allow it to dry for a few minutes...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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10 years ago

First, I thought this primer was great. It made my skin smooth and nice, so I kept using it. Until some days ago, when my face suddenly got all red and irritated after applying my primer. I didn't...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Update: the one in the purple container is horrible. Not sure if it doesn't mesh with my moisturizer or what but it's going back.

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

I bought that off Sephora at a 12ml for 10€ and I had read so many things about this primer and I never used any primer before. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin and I didn't get a rash or...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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10 years ago

Product Works, but at the Cost of Complexion! My mom has gotten a ton of samples of this over the years, and she has also bought it a couple of times. Every single time I have ever used this,...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I have done extensive research and tried many primers, and this one is by far the best and non-oily. It helps with the look of my pores and the texture of my skin. I very much recommend this product.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Love it!! best primer ever!

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

Having an oilier skin type, I am always looking for way to keep my foundation from wearing off. I have been using photo finish for a while now and I do think it really helps to preserve my...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

I do love this primer! The SA put this on me for my prom day and my foundation looked PERFECT all day on a warm june afternoon. I then decided to buy the smashbox try me kit, where I got to use the...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I received a sample of this as part of a purchase of the smashbox halo hydrating powder. It's a great primer that makes your make-up last all day. Make sure that it's dried before applying the rest...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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10 years ago

Got a sample of this stuff, tried it out (was skeptical)... I did not have to touch up my makeup ALL DAY. I was completely shocked! I would definitely recommend this, except for the price. Doing a...

About reviewer (154 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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10 years ago

I was fine with the feel of this on my dry cheeks, but halfway through the day my foundation (Max Factor Weightless) looked cakey and I had tidemarks. I had to take the foundation off my cheeks...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGray