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


5.0
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14 years ago

I remember using something like this years ago when I was younger and doing pageants, so it was really nice to see a review and a reminder of this product. I was really excited after reading the...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack



1.0
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14 years ago

Ha, gave me cysts in a day. Tried it again a few times again and same thing happens. Sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin should probably avoid.

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

I was very skeptical about using this product as a face pirmer.. but I have to tell you.. It's amazing. Before I even thought of purchasing, I compared the ingrediants to the most popular face...

About reviewer (410 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


4.0
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14 years ago

I was skeptical about this after reading that it's not so good with oily skin, but I tried it and was pretty impressed. I mean, it's not a miracle for oily skin, but my foundation did last a lot...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

First a comparison of the ingredients for Monistat and Smashbox: Monistat Chafing Gel: Active: Dimethicone 1.2%. Inactive: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

"THE BEST PRIMER EVER"

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I was a bit skeptical at first about purchasing this product. I had watched many youtube videos saying this was better than smashbox photofinish, so I went out and bought it. I actually really...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


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14 years ago

I put on moisturizer, then Neutrogena Sunscreen 70, then this as a primer. Used 10 days. I have normal skin. It "pilled up", particularly on my nose, and then was worse after applying...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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14 years ago

Haha I remember when I first went to buy this and I was walking back & fourth around Walmart by the personal hygiene aisle where this is stocked hoping no one would see me grab it but got impatient...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Warm

HairRed, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I bought this 2 days ago after reading the reviews here. I have never used a primer before so I have nothing to compare it to, but was looking for something that might help reduce some large pores...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

Feels kind of cool on my skin at first but totally makes my face sweat, and I don't think it really improves the look of my foundation.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Love this product. Though I don't use this as a primer, I love using this on my skin (hands, thigh area that rubbed against a wet pair of boarding shorts, sensitive area on of my feet that got...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Ok, so the name itself kinda scares you away right? Who would want to put a chafing relief gel on your face and use it as a primer? Uhmm wrong! I absolutley love this product. I never used primer...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

Great, cheaper version of a great face primer.

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this stuff. It dries to a powder feel, and it really sets my make-up well. I am acne prone, and I use this after my moisturizer, and I have never had any breakouts because of it. I wish it...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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14 years ago

I have been a loyal user of Smashbox Photo Finish for years and was very hesitant to try this. So glad I did. Works just as well. Highly recommend.

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I bought this today after reading everything on here + my loreal one was coming to an end.. and when i came home i looked up the ingredients of Smashbox photo finish primer, here they are...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

The price is great. I think it works as well as smashbox primer.

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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14 years ago

i bought this after reading many reviews of how great it was! so i went to my local walmart and bought it. it's cheap and the feel of your skin after using it feels really smooth and it does create...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

One word.... YUCK!!! I really wanted to like this so I could save money. However, it's nastiness city for oily skin!! It felt greasy, my makeup slid right off, makeup had a hard time gripping...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen