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


5.0
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17 years ago

I stumbled upon reviews of this product while researching foundation primers here, and I'm so glad I did. I opted for the fragrance-free version and compared it to a sample of Smashbox's Photo...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown



4.0
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17 years ago

I was a Sephora and tried out the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer on my hand. Oh gosh, it felt like slime. I could feel the silicone and it made my skin feel gross. This is that, minus the slimy...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

There was no picture, so I uploaded one so you can spot it in the store. What can I say, it's a decent primer for cheap. BTW, the creativity of humans never ceases to amaze. :)

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Feels light and silky, not heavy at all. all you need is a pea size amount to smooth over entire face before MU application. works, feels and looks just like smashbox primer for a fraction of the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I read about using this velvet-like silicone gel as a primer on the blog So Frugalicious not long ago. I've been using Smashbox clear primer for several months and have been really happy with it. ...

About reviewer (157 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

This did absolutely zero as a primer for me. It did not help my makeup stay on longer nor control oiles. My pores and fine lines were still very visible if not worse plus it felt really heavy. ...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

Oh thank GOD I found this!!!!!! Pretty much the same as Smashbox but SO MUCH CHEAPER!!!! i love it and will continue to buy and buy and buy, while keeping the money I would have spent on...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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17 years ago

This is a great primer. I also used this when I couldn't wear makeup during surgery and this helped make my skin look smoother without color. It reminds me of Velvet Skin Coat primer. The only...

About reviewer (272 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

My first ever primer! I found out this product here and wow, it does wonders! I love how my makeup looks natural and it stays longer! It doesn't have a smell too. When I put it on my skin it feels...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Don't let the Monistat name fool you, this is NOT the yeast infection medication. This is just a simple silicone gel that makes a great makeup primer. I found this to be quite similar to any of the...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I've used this for a couple of years now after learning about it on MUA. It's as good as anything on the market. Mineral makeup goes on evenly and looks just-put-on fresh for hours.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

ITA with the reviewer below. I won't wear foundation without this and it is awesome under MMU as well. Just check the ingredients ~ has several of the same included in other HE primers. (I...

About reviewer (800 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

After hearing about this product, from our very own forums and outside sources, I had someone pick this up for me from a US drugstore (as this is not available in Canada). I'm just kicking myself...

About reviewer (1606 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I read about how makeup artists were using this product as a foundation primer in other makeup forums and was curious what all of the fuss was about. Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel by...

About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown