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


3.0
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15 years ago

I have very oily skin and I've never used a primer on my face. So with all the high reviews I decided to give this a try. The first time I used it my makeup seemed to be flawless for more than a...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

I only use this product as a primer for my eyeshadow, that's all. I break out a lot, so I do not use for the whole face, but work wonders for the eye make up. I allow around 10 minutes to let it...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I haven't tried using this as a primer because I don't wear foundation of any kind. I do use this, however, for its intended purpose...as a chafing gel and without it, I'd be miserable. I don't...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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15 years ago

Throwing my hat in the ring for this one. I waited a long time to try it. I'm pleasantly surprised! Even better than my Laura Mercier. A must-have product if you use mineral makeup. I can see...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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15 years ago

I broke down and tried this product because I wanted to know what all the hype was about. Like a lot of reviewers here, I did NOT like this product the first time I used it. The thing that worried...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

Ok I have to write this because everytime I see this on here I ask myself: The person who wrote the first review on this: What the heck was their thought process of putting something that...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

i really didnt like this product the first time..but i think it was because it has gone really liquid-y under some heat. I tried it a second time and I am amazed at how it covers and glided over my...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

Before I broke down and bought Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (I hate even typing the name. It's embarrassing. I don't want to admit to Monistat or chafing...), I had loads of questions. First...

About reviewer (347 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

Ok, I never ever thought I would replace my MOM as a primer but in search of that softer matte, flawless finish I bought this- mainly because it was the cheapest "primer" at the store. A pea size...

About reviewer (176 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

This is very similar to Lancome LA BASE PRO. I am attracted to this due to the price. I mixed it with liquid foundation, and the foundation immediately turn very light on skin, which is a plus. I...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

When my mineral makeup settled into my fine lines on my forehead (how embarassing) I thought I'd look into using a primer. I'd never used one before but after reading the reviews here I found...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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15 years ago

This made my skin absolutely, silky soft - just like the other ladies did. It held my makeup great. I'm in high school and my school day lasts at least 9 hours every day. My m/u looked pretty...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

HairRed, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I read about this powder gel a couple of days ago on this website. At first I thought Monistat?! That's in the wrong category for primers. After reading a few reviews and searching a few other...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

My friend was trying to get show me the benefits of a primer (she uses Smashbox herself, but will only use it on rare occasions when she has to look flawless) but Smashbox was just WAY too...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

This product is very similar to Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. For my skin, I thought that while it did make my face incredibly soft, it took away the "life" from my face. It looked too dry once I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

There isn't much I can add that hasn't already been mentioned by other reviewers, but I'll chime in anyway about how great this stuff is. Definitely HG primer .... after using Pure Luxe original...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

This is my HG! I have never tried a primer before, except a Mary Kay eyeshadow primer. I was skeptical of this and was expecting to break out so I was surprised. It dries very quickly too and I use...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I actually use this for its intended purpose and adore it! I'm a runner and triathlete. Since being pregnant and having my daughter nine months ago, my thighs aren't bouncing back as quickly as...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

I LOVE this product. I was using BE Prime Time every morning before applying my Bare Minerals, but at $25 a bottle it was getting way too pricey. I think the Monistat works even better, because it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

It makes a GREAT primer!!! My make-up (makeup forever HD stuff w/loose powder on top) looks great all day! I do have to blot just a little around my nose towards the end of the day just once but...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen