Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer

Smashbox

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3.4

467 reviews
55%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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2018: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol **** Previous ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oligopeptide-10

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    4.0
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    dgee

    14 years ago

    wow, I can't believe this doesn't have better reviews. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this product. Actually, I do...I'd use a ton of those messy oil blotting sheets and watch my makeup...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Amie

    14 years ago

    I promised i wouldnt rant about SA's anymore but my goodness, do these companies have any idea who they have employed to work on their counters? I went to get a sample of the line and Pore primer...

    About reviewer (189 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

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    flawlessbackflip

    14 years ago

    i bought this for oil control, which did nothing. it doesn't control oil at all. and it also pills off sometimes which is super annoying. i sometimes have dry spots around my mouth and it doesn't...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    LuvlyLady

    14 years ago

    I purchased the product a while ago, but haven't done a review about it cause I wanted to give a chance. My experience with this product was bad. The formula has too much polymer, dimethecone,...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    rachel85

    14 years ago

    i really wanted to like this product because it is a smashbox product and i like them ... well it did a ok job .. but it made me break out a lil bit and the container it came in the pump wouldnt...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Kathy11

    14 years ago

    This is a fantastic primer! My foundation looks awful after a couple of hours so I asked a makeup artist friend for a recommendation and she said Smashbox Photo Finish is a staple for her. I...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    thinkpink1718

    14 years ago

    I bought this at Sephora in the 2 oz formula. It is cheaper per ounce and I like the package a lot better. It's a lot easier to get ever bit of the product out of the container. I love this...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    iluvgreen4eva

    14 years ago

    i use primers only special occastions i guess lol this is hands down the best ever, its oil free way lighter than the original and does the same thing trust me!!super soft surface, less pores and...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Veeh21

    14 years ago

    i just recently bought this primer and its amazing. i have acne prone skin with oily skin as well.omg makes my makeup lasts forever and im way less oily.my laura mercier used to make me super oily...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jmaclove

    14 years ago

    PRODUCT UPDATE: I had to knock this product down a lippie because if I don't use an acne treatment underneath it I start breaking out. Not sure what additive is causing this to happen. I still use...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ELdotPdot

    14 years ago

    Maybe this product works for some people. I unfortunately did not have that experience. Being somewhat new to makeup, I bought this product after not trying it at full price. Not a great idea. I...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Kinky, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    aquelarre

    14 years ago

    This is the first primer I bought. I like it because my skin doesn't break-out and the make-up lasts longer. It's quite expensive and doesn't last that long if you use it everyday. In the Summer it...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    guiltypleasurexD

    14 years ago

    After using up my whole bottle of MAC Prep + Prime primer (the one w/out the SPF), I figure I'd move on to another primer. After hearing so much about Smash Photo Finish, I thought I'd give it a...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Joanna95

    14 years ago

    I really like this primer!!!!! I used my MAC Prep+prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment before, to control my oily skin under my foundation, but this works really good too. It does absorbe the oils on...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    silkpuppet

    14 years ago

    I have only ever had one problem with my skin: trying to find a way to keep it matte. I bought this product on a whim at Sephora. The idea of a primer always seemed useless to me as I only wear...

    About reviewer (343 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Bindi7

    14 years ago

    I have changed my mind on this - YOU MUST TRY A SAMPLE OF THIS IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN. This is a great product. It is the best primer i have come across for oily skin and trust me i've tried a few...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bluesky008

    14 years ago

    I like this primer. I have oily skin, but after i put on this primer, my face is not oily for at least 8 hours!that is really amazing to me.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    PositivelyRadiant

    14 years ago

    So many people overlook the importance of a foundation primer but a good primer, like Smashbox's Photo Finish Light, makes all the difference. The silicone ingredient works double-time by filling...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Stefanie1986

    14 years ago

    I reall really wanted to like this product, but after about a month of using it I broke out like crazy! It cleared up after I stopped using it so I will not be buying this again.

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    littlegray

    14 years ago

    This is actually my primer of choice, I just haven't re-purchased it because it is quite expensive, and you can easily go through the entire bottle in 2-3 months. My pores are pretty large, and it...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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