76%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Dimethicone (1.2%) Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane. ---------------------------------------------------- COMPARISON: SmashBox Photo Finish Primer 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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13 years ago

You want a dirt cheap primer that works better than 90% of what's out there? This is it. Feels silky going on, keeps foundation even, no irritation. I would say its fairly decent at controlling...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue



4.0
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13 years ago

After reading glowing reviews on YouTube and MakeupAlley, I had to try this product. And I am pleased to say it works! I have oily skin, but this product does not make me any oilier. I can't say...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

For it's main purpose, this product is great. *ahem* But as a primer, I would NOT recommend this for acne-prone skin. I tried this primer for the summer and noticed that I started breaking out...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBlack


2.0
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13 years ago

I wanted to like this product but I have to say I will not be purchasing again for the following reasons: 1. The "primer" did nothing to help my MU go on smoother or stay on longer. 2. ...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

If you have acne prone skin, BEWARE!!!!! I wanted soooo bad for this to work for me. I was looking for a makeup primer to give me that dewy, flawless, smooth look. I was so excited to hear that...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I'm a little bit on the fence about this product. It goes on like a dream and makes my skin sooooo incredibly soft. The thing is, I'm not sure how well it's controlling my oils. I notice a slight...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I was really hoping this would make a great primer.. but it felt almost greasy.. and the makeup kind of slid around on my skin instead of staying where it was. It feels nice on your face without...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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13 years ago

Definitely works as a primer. Really makes my face flawless, and my mineral makeup goes on beautifully. Also, makeup stays looking fresh all day. One caveat is that it does clog my pores. As long...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBlack


4.0
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13 years ago

I have been using this everyday for about 2 weeks now and I must admit that I'm quite impressed. I have very oily skin (like my skin looks oily within minutes of applying foundation) and mattifying...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I'm so glad that someone on youtube had brought this to my attention as being a great substitute to a high end primer! The main ingredient is that found in silicone primers. The consistency is...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

When I first read this I thought it was a joke. After reading a ton of reviews I decided what the heck I will give it a try. I have used this now for about 3 months and I love it. I have oily skin...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

Love this stuff! I've been using it for a while now to prime my eye area. Very recently I started using it on my entire face to prime it for foundation. Wow...this has made such a difference in how...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

MUST BUY! A couple of amazing things that I like primer for is:long lasting make-up and it SMOOTHS out my undereye fine lines! I previously used MAC primer(bc I like MAC products) and ran out. ...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I caved in, i's sad to say, to the hype -__-, As i don't use foundation too often, I can't really say how well it works for that purpose, but when it comes to an eyeshadow primer... oooooh ...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Let me start off by saying I was somewhat skeptical about this. I have been looking for a primer forever that actually holds my makeup in place. I have normal/dry skin, especially in the winter and...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBrown

EyesOther


5.0
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13 years ago

this is the best discovery ever! i was using the smashbox photo finish primer (my all time fave) but i kept hearing about gurus using this gel as a foundation primer so i decided to bite the...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

Definately works for my skin type! I doubt I would have EVER thought to try this stuff as a primer. It's genious! It does leave the area around my forehead and nose a bit dewey-feeling later...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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13 years ago

Ok... If we're talking about using this as a PRIMER to save $ i would NOT reccomend to do so. I'm a Penny Pincher and recntly tried this a REGRET it! Its awsome for what its SOPPOSED to be used for...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Okay, I am just going to be blunt. This powder gel is an amazing primer. My skin becomes baby soft, my makeup goes on flawlessly, and my makeup lasts longer. And it is CHEAP. Watch the YouTube...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

I avoided trying this for a while simply because I couldn't stand to use something by Monistat on my face. But I finally broke down and tried it, and I'm so glad I did! I haven't used Smashbox,...

About reviewer (133 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen