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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17 years ago

UPDATE: After using for a few weeks I did break out in little white heads so I've since stopped using it. I'm pretty sure it was due to the powder content. I've been using Prime Time by Bare...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



1.0
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17 years ago

This did not make my face look any different than before. All it did was make my make up rub off SO quickly. It kind of broke me out and the next day after using I noticed my face would look dull...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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17 years ago

I bought this as a lemming after seeing the reviews on MUA. I have used the Smashbox primers, Laura Geller Spackle, Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch, Becca Mineral Primer, Laura Mercier...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

As long as you don't mind looking for it in the vag cream aisle, this is a great primer for its price!!

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Exactly same results as Smashbox photofinish and a LOT cheaper. I'll never buy smashbox primer again.

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

Thank God for MUA! When someone rec'ed this product to me for a primer, they saved me a good $35. I used to use Smashbox photo finish, and it was alright I guess...I tried a few other primers other...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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17 years ago

I was expecting to be blown away by this product based on all of the rave reviews found here. In a nutshell, this is for me a inexpensive alternative to getting Velvet skincoat from DHC. Which I...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This product alone is the reason I love MUA. I would never, in a million years, have even fathomed buying chafing relief powder to use on my FACE. I have used all sorts of primers, from the cheap,...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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17 years ago

I have tried other primers with no success on my sensitive skin. This product was no different. Although I can certainly see why others would love the texture and effect, this broke my skin out...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I have read such rave reviews on this product I bought it last weekend. I have to say it doesn't live up to the hype I've read, however I feel it must be dependent on skin type. I have very dry...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

Wow! My initial reaction to this is that it's better than my BE's Prime Time. Prime Time i felt was ok, but within 2-3 hrs, my face is oily, but with monistat, my face is relatively oil free. Well,...

About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I am always too lazy to write up reviews but I had to for this product. I have this to use on my bikini line after I shave, but decided to give it a go as a primer this morning after having read...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

Never in a million year did I think I would one day put anything made by Monistat on my face, but here I am doing it every morning. I used BE prime time and Smashbox photofinish, but I have to say...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

1. The price of the product cannot be beat. If you're a poor undergrad like me, high-end products are usually not in your budget. This one will run you $7. 2. This took a few days for my skin to...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

After reading about this on here and on LJ beauty_101, I purchased Monistat. I knew I needed primer because my makeup is usually melted off by lunchtime, no matter how much I powder, and I wanted...

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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17 years ago

Sorry to be the lone descenter, but I am a primer junky...turing 40 in a few months and have lines on my forehead, laugh lines, one between my eyes and large pores on the side of my nose (pretty,...

About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

Brilliance in a tube. Does the job of any cosmetic primer only better, softens lines, keeps any oil at bay without dullness and keeps makeup in place all day. This must be an absolute dream for an...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

This is my new favorite product! A small amount of this gel made my skin feel incredibly smooth. I applied mineral foundation after and it went on beautifully. The best part, though, was the fact...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I cannot believe I just added Monistat to my MU arsenal...but it actually works. It really just smoothed everything out and it doesn't feel at all like you've put anything on. Plus like another...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Exactly the same as Photobox primer! Loved this and so far (4 weeks) hasn`t made me breakout at all, in face my skin looks really smooth. I recommend this, you will not be sorry to try this.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen