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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    3.0
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    eerielle143

    15 years ago

    This is pretty pricey for what it is. I think it is okay. It is light and has a lotion texture unlike the original. Overall, it is much better than the original.

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    15 years ago

    I bought the sample size of this product 3-4 months ago and am still using it! I am glad that this primer does not break me out; it also smooths the appearance of my face. It also helps keep my...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Other

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    cdoll12

    15 years ago

    Pros: - helps to create a smooth canvas - is formulated for acne-proned skin and oily skin. I found it doesn't make me break out - short set time (i found that with the original photo finish...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jubeywho

    15 years ago

    This primer works really well to have the appearance of smooth skin. This is the first primer i've used so i dont have anything yet to compare it to. I dont think i will buy it again because of the...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    StphVal

    15 years ago

    Let me start off by saying that my foundation rarely last a whole day, I'm lucky if it even stays put till noon. So after 2 years of reading about this primer, I decided "well why the hell not"....

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Rhythm21

    15 years ago

    Things I love: -soft, clean finish -matte but not ghostly -smooths fine lines & pores -evens out my skintone My only gripe is that I notice it sometimes dries leaving whitish, dusty patches...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    SonyaAdams

    15 years ago

    I have both the old (tinted) and new (lotion-like) versions of the Photo Finish Light Primers... both leave my skin very dry and somewhat flaky, making liquid and cream foundations look powdery...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    0ubliette

    15 years ago

    I really wanted to love this! I'd always shied away from primers because my skin is super finicky (rosacea, very oily to very dry depending on the day) to the point where I don't even wear...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    jaden08

    15 years ago

    I simply gave this product two lippies bc it does apply my foundation very smooth but everything else about it fails miserably. I will stick to my current holy grail- clarins instant touch smooth...

    About reviewer (208 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    switchbladie

    15 years ago

    first off i needed a new primer. and i heard alot of good things about smashbox. everytime i went into sephora and asked a lady for their opinion they dragged me to the smashbox section. SO...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    donyell43

    15 years ago

    Pros: leaves skin silky soft & matte, improves the appearance pores & fine lines Cons: no spf & a lil pricey

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    DragonRhia

    15 years ago

    I've tried a couple primers and basically gave up after this one. It caused my skin to break out with tiny pimples, something that rarely happens. Advantages: goes on smooth and does help make up...

    About reviewer (126 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    pmegosh

    15 years ago

    Well this was the only primer I tried so perhaps there exist better primers... I thought I would never need one but boy I was wrong! The first time I used it, I guess I didn’t blend well or I...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    zepgirl6

    15 years ago

    i use this on special occassions when i want to have that perfect look...it does help my foundation apply smoother and last longer...now im not sure its worth the money since it is expensive and...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    cosgirl

    15 years ago

    Leaves a satiny, smooth finish on my oily skin and my foundation lasts and looks much better with it. Way overpriced for the amount you get, but I seem to always buy what I like regardless of the...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sharee20

    15 years ago

    my favorite of the smashbox primers...feels very light going on and sinks in quickly...how much it helps with foundation i'm not sure will wear a while and update later

    About reviewer (680 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    iwannabeakennedy

    15 years ago

    I first got this as a sample and my friend actually asked me what I was using because my skin looked great. I bought the full size when the sample was up. smooths over imperfections and gives a...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Arachne

    15 years ago

    Horrible product. I was miserably disappointed. I don't even have oily skin and this stuff did nothing but make greasy. It did absolutely nothing for me but make me a hot mess within an hour....

    About reviewer (232 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    amy1S

    15 years ago

    Instead of buying the more expensive bottle, I opted to buy the sample size ($16 at sephora) because I wanted to try it out first. I have to admit, a little goes a long way. Don't over use it or...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Paulinecheyram

    15 years ago

    For those of you who dont usually use a primer for your foundation and are wondering if a primer is worth 36 bucks... I say YES. This primer doesn't help much with oil control, but it makes me skin...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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