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


2.0
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16 years ago

After reading all the great reviews I thought I would give it try. Unfortunately this product is not for me! Seems to make me create more oil which is odd because it definitely has a...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen



5.0
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16 years ago

Yes, this works! I've tried other primers, but I got the oilies early on. There seemed to be a greater amount of silicone... these toners were... liquidy. This product blended right in. With...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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16 years ago

I had a couple of tubes shipped to me in the UK after reading the rave reviews here. I'd been using the Smashbox Photo Finish primer and was quite happy so the idea of something just as good but at...

About reviewer (177 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I love this! I have always had problems with my make-up lasting through the day, no matter what I tried, but this keeps it fresh! I also love that it makes my face feel soft!

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Product is a bargain in comparison to other primers. $7 for a generous tube (a tiny dab spreads a long way) versus $20-$65. It goes on silky and helps with pores and oiliness. Helps for a super...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I have combination/acne-prone skin and I've been using this as a primer for over two weeks and it hasn't made me break out! I was hesitant to get it when I read the reviews of some people breaking...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

I bought this at CVS for around $7.00. i have an oily T zone (especially on my forehead), but didn't notice any decrease in the oil with this product on. It felt smooth upon application and...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I purchase this little gem at my local Target in the feminine hygiene area and it was on sale for a little over $5. Originally, this product was made as a skin protectant for chafing relief. ...

About reviewer (254 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I hadn't used a primer before this one...and now, I'm so glad I didn't have to go through all the name-brand expensive ones. It makes my skin feel amazing! I've got larger pores and the gel smooths...

About reviewer (176 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

I used Smashbox on half of my face & Monistat on the other half. The only difference that I could feel was that the Monistat was heavier. At the end of the day, my foundation, blush & eye makeup...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

I bought this as an alternative to my Laura Mercier Oil free primer. I wanted something I could use everyday so I wouldnt waste the expensive LMOFP. I actually haven't stopped using this since I...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesOther


3.0
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17 years ago

I finally tried this product today... The benefits stated by other reviewers: - To help minimize oil - To help minimize the appearence of large pores by "filling them in" - To make...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Oh my gosh! I stumbled upon these reviews here looking for a good value on a primer. I have only used one primer before-it was a sample of Smashbox's Bronze Photo Finish-so I have little basis of...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

Makeup primers are a step that I will skip if I am short on time. They can be pricey considering the frequency of use. I thought I would give this a try after reading on Makeup Talk that the...

About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Wow! I am sold on this! I tried it for the 1st time today and it held up solid for 9.5 hours (when I washed off my warpaint!). I have an oily T-zone and I was nervous about it but let me say, my...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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17 years ago

I bought this after reading tons of testimonials praising it online, and at only 7.00 I figured, "Why not?" After all, other primers can set you back 30-40 dollars apiece. However, it didn't make...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I bought this product because I loved using DHC's Velvet Skin Coat, but I wanted a more inexpensive alternative. At roughly $6.00 a tube, I figured I had nothing to lose. If It didn't work on my...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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17 years ago

I was pretty skeptical of this, but decided I had little to lose. I am happy with it. I wanted something to keep me from getting oily during the day and this definitely does the trick. I do not...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

This is a great primer. It has no scent and no color, so this makes a perfect base for my liquid foundation. My foundation last a few hours longer and it's also easier to apply. I also like the...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

*****Update: So I'm upping the rating on this product. When I applied eyeshadow the first time, minus this, my eyeshadow came off in a couple of hours. With this, my eyeshadow stayed on--true to...

About reviewer (142 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown