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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16 years ago

This was my first experience with a primer and I think I will revisit this product. I didnt notice any difference with my makeup but maybe I will like it more now. I've been using MAC Prep + Prime...

About reviewer (484 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



2.0
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16 years ago

I purchased this product after reading a review as an inexpensive alternative. Initially it works very well on my face as a filler/primer, and the ending texture was silky and smooth. ...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

perfect. a cheap, IDENTICAL alternative to smashbox photo finish. enough said.(:

About reviewer (19 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

The two times I tried this it left my typically oily face feeling itchy and dry after about an hour. I couldn't wait to get home and wash it off. I'll give this another shot though, as it did...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

OH MY GOD - i have combo/oily skin, more oily .. I used Lorac Aquaprime but that was just like putting water on my face for $32. I used Smashbox at Sephora, and then bought this at Wal-Mart for $5!...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I have tried the Velvet Skin Coat from DMC and really liked it. Not terribly priced, but definately more expensive than this. After trying the Monistat I discovered the consistency of it is a...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

This product sums up why I love MUA so much. I never would have that to use CHAFING GEL on my face as a primer. I have a love/hate relationship with Smashbox Photofinish...love the product, hate...

About reviewer (113 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

My gosh, who would think that I would discover a miracle primer in the feminine care section of the drugstore?? I heard so much hype about this product, and I must say it really does live up to...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

works better than smashbox, in my opinion, and much cheaper

About reviewer (211 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I really like this product for its intended purpose as well as for the makeup primer purpose it reminds me alot of MAC Matte Gel, since this one is pretty thick and so is the Matte Gel, I think...

About reviewer (142 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I had read about this online, and decided to risk the $5.99 while I was shopping in Target yesterday. I have somewhat dry skin and I sometimes use Smashbox Photo Finish primer under my Bare...

About reviewer (512 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Living in Hawaii, I never leave home wearing a dress without this! Swipe a little on the thighs, and you'll be much more comfortable with this!

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

after reading all the wonderful reviews, i was sadden to find out how bad this powder-gel was for my sensitive skin. i bought it for use with my newly discovered mineral foundation. not only it...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

EDIT: Still wear it every day and love it more than ever!! This is my go to primer and I recommend it to all my friends!!! BUY THIS PRODUCT!! Smooths out my pores around my nose like no...

About reviewer (194 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I recently stumbled on the use of this product (which i had for other reasons, lol ) on makeup alley.....since i was looking for a new primer to replace the just ok revlon beyond natural smoothing...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

Why did I listen to people and try this as a primer? It didn't work, made me greasy and shinier than before. The worst part is it made me break out. I now have 2-3 cystic acne bumps.

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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16 years ago

After reading several great reviews for this product I thought I would try it out-after all it is so much cheaper then all the other primers on the market. Well, never again! As soon as I put it...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

I heard all the rant about this on youtube, and how well it works as a face primer. I just had to get it and try it. I couldn't find it in any drugstore so I bought it from ebay. I tried it as soon...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

AMAZING PRIMER! I can't believe how silky this made my skin feel, and my foundation is so smooth. I love that it's pretty much unscented (I hate heavily perfumed makeup). It's so cheap and it's the...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

Maybe everyone else got a better one than I did becuase this product left my face a bit cakey and flaked my foundation a bit. I really wouldn't buy this product again, but I will continue to try it...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown