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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14 years ago

At first I wasn't sure whether I liked this or not, but I stay pretty fresh for at least five hours without blotting. Usually I can feel the oil building up on my face throughout the day and I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



5.0
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14 years ago

OMG love this! First of all, let me give you a run-down of my skin: the worst oily sensitive skin and every primer I've used causes huge cystic acne. But with summer here in Los Angeles I am...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

After I had read reviews on this product, I decided to try it, and I wish I'd known about this sooner as it works as good as other primers, but is less expensive.

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

Appears to be silicone based so if your skin is sensitive to those products then you will get acne. Potentially the worst kind of acne which is cystic bumps deep under the skin that take forever to...

About reviewer (1600 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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14 years ago

This didn't work at all for me. It was easy to smooth on, but that was about it. I didn't notice any difference when I layered on my foundation. It didn't break me out, though.

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

After reading great reviews about this being an alternative to expensive primers I wanted to get it a try. I've been using this product everyday for 2 weeks now. I have no break outs, and no...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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14 years ago

It does make my skin feel much smoother, but for some reason it makes my sunscreen "ball" up. It doesn't seem to make my foundation stay on any longer either.

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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14 years ago

I got this to use as a primer after seeing reviews. It does make your skin feel smooth and look a bit smoother but I did not see much help in making makeup last longer. It also broke me out so it...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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14 years ago

PROS - makeup goes on smoother/looks better - little goes a long way - prevents eye shadow from creasing CONS - will not fill in pores - no oil control COMMENTS: Now, this isn't...

About reviewer (574 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

I really enjoyed how this stuff felt on my skin. It made my skin feel like satin! It really kept my makeup looking decent too. I tried this out on a day where I went to work and then to the beach...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

As soon as I read the reviews on here I could not wait to try this product as a primer. I currently use ELF Mineral infused Its okay I don't really know if it makes a diff. When I put this on it...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

This stuff is amazing! Does the exact same job of any of the higher end primers or even drugstore primers for much less! You get SO much more product with this as well. Most primers don't give you...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I have skin that is oily and have large pores. I'm so oily that my face shines like a christmas decoration! For year I've always wanted to wear foundation especially on special occasions, but every...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This was my best beauty Frugal find ever!!! The climate in my area is very humid and swelting hot.I was invited to a pre New Years Eve party to ring in 2010.We were having a rather muggy christmas...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is the steal of the century! I tried Monistat CRPG today as a face primer and gave it a real test. I used it under my powder foundation this morning, worked out for 1.5 hours in a warm fitness...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

HG primer..I've tried Smashbox, HD,Korres and lord know what else. I was pretty happy with Korres, except for the price. When I read the reviews for this product I have to admit I was skeptical,...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

OMG! After reading about this here on MUA several months ago, I always seemed to forget about it but just yesterday at Target, I remembered and I bought it. I used it today, it was hot, sunny, and...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

So after reading some many great reviews by all of you, I decided to go and get myself one of this and I have to say "HOW I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS EARLIER!!!" --- I was so impressed by how smooth...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

Wow!! I was shocked actually at how great this works!! After reading the reviews on here and spending tons of money on expensive primers I decided to try it. This is the best primer i've found yet....

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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14 years ago

I heard this was an exact dupe for Smashbox photo finish so I gave it a try. It does the exact same thing at a cheaper price, I no longer use it though because having really oily skin, a primer...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown