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 see what all the hype is about...I didn't use it all over my face, just where I put my concealer because it gets cakey and cracked towards the end of the day and lose some of its coverage power....

About reviewer (126 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue



4.0
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14 years ago

I searched all over my (small) town for this after reading the amazing reviews. Finally I caught it on-stock at Wal-Mart. I don't notice anything outstanding as far as the longevity of my...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is great as a blister preventer too. Put it on where ever your summer sandals rub. My husband is a cyclist and uses this on long rides to keep from getting "monkey butt" (both on the bicycle...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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14 years ago

I used this powder-gel once and it just didn't mesh well with my skin. I'm really surprised that it is like the $20, $30, $50 primers that are being sold, can't believe how large cosmetic companies...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this. Just love it. I apply it before anything other products on my face, just on my cheeks, nose and chin, that T-zone area that gets shiny and this will keep the oil at bay. It's never...

About reviewer (221 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

An absolute MIRACLE! I use this product as a make up primer, I have used loads of more expensive brands ( some as high as $50 for less than an ounce!) And NOTHING comes close to working as well as...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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14 years ago

If you have acne-prone skin please be careful with this, I used this about twice and broke out!

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

HairBrown, Relaxed, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I had been using smashbox photo finish primer in a sample that i received with a purchase. I used it for several days and I really enjoyed it and decided I wanted to buy the full size. I went...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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14 years ago

It's a pity it didn't really work for my sunblock. Every time i apply with sunblock, the combination became messy. Argh And for those who are acne-prone, pls watch out. This product breaks me out

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

This primer definitely keeps my foundation on for longer. I have noticed that my makeup does not fade at the end of the day as much as it did before. My foundation still fades from my nose alot (it...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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14 years ago

At first I did not feel any difference between having this on and not, but then I began to be a wee bit more generous with my application and that's when I notice that some of the smaller pitted...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

While I won't dispute this works well as a face primer, if you really do your research on it's ingredients you would know that unless you have perfect, acne-free oil-free skin, YOU SHOULD NOT BUY...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

who in a million years ever would've thought that this would make a great primer?! haha! this makes my makeup stay on a lot longer/makes my face very smooth for my liquid foundation/and what i...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Would I buy this product again? I have MANY times and will continue to do so. Its the best primer I've ever used. No breakouts, my makeup looks morning fresh even at 4 in the afternoon. I...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

First of all, after reading a review on toilet seat covers for blotters, this isn't so bad. lol;p! Well, knowing that this stuff goes..eh..hum (clearing throat) there, using it on my face was...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I have been using this as a primer for about two years now. It provides a smooth canvas for application of my foundation. This product is just as good as the more expensive primers out there, but...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

This was a great find through MUA. It works amazing as a primer. My skin feels nice and soft and perfectly prepped for my foundation. My foundation definitely looks alot better with this stuff...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I really like this product as a primer...I feel that it does leave my skin feeling so smooth (like satin) My foundation application goes on so much more smoother with this product! And the...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I LOVE this primer! I am on my second tube and I use it everytime I wear makeup without fail. Right now it's summer and the temp gets as high as 120 (I live in the desert haha) and this primer...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

HG!!! I could not believe something like this would work so well as a primer. It made my makeup go on so smooth and my skin looks flawless with less makeup!!! I would totally repurchase again...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown