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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12 years ago

This didn't stop my eyeshadows from creasing terribly. But when I apply it after my lotion and sunscreen, it's great in keeping my face from being sticky and greasy.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack



5.0
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12 years ago

I read about using this awhile ago as a makeup primer and I thought wow that is weird. Let me just say it works. I have used many primers from cheap $3 ones to $40 dollar ones. I love the...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I'm so glad I switched from Smashbox to this. It will save you so much money. This is good for everyday, but I'll still use Smashbox for a night out. I don't like to wear a lot of makeup for work...

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I purchased this as a primer for my face (got the tip from a beauty blogger on youtube) and this is how I use it: I put my moisturizer on, then my foundation (L'oreal Visible Lift), then I squeeze...

About reviewer (378 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I barely wear makeup, used this a primer a few times and it worked well. BUT, what I do is, I put one some lip balm, wait about 5 minutes and then dab some of this stuff on top of my lip balm. My...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

I use this as a primer. It works. I wouldn't say as well as Lancome's La Base Pro, but it works well enough. It makes my foundation last longer than if I have used nothing at all. This also...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

Use this product all the time as a primer. I find it works very well. I have blended it with foundation or concealer and it work well that way too. It is inexpensive and that works for me too. I...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this primer. It really controlled my oil - much more than Smashbox - and made my makeup last all day. Yesterday, I needed to go from a day to night look. Normally, I would have had to wash...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I like how this product makes your skin feel like butter! and helps makeup go on nice and smooth. Im not sure if it makes my makeup stay on longer? but it makes application a little smoother. I...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I have very Oily Skin and needed a Primer to control it. I was a little apprehensive using a Chafing Gel on my face, but I had heard good things about it and the price is very reasonable so I said...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

Yuck. Makes me feel like I'm wearing a rubber mask on my face. Ok, I'm not a big fan of primers, so maybe they all have a tendency to feel this way...but I have tried some others that don't feel...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

This is pretty good as a primer for the price and given its main purpose.My foundation does apply smoother but it does not keep my makeup on much longer then usual, perhaps an extra two hours. I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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12 years ago

This is my HG of primers. It's the perfect consistency, it's long lasting, it feels great going on. I have tried many other primers and NONE have beaten this for value, and lasting ability.

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I'm very happy with this! i've used the smashbox photo finish primer for years, and this feels similar, only thicker. i end up using quite a bit, but it spreads really well, and doesn't seem to be...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

I'd buy it if I couldn't afford my better primer. This has the same active ingredient as most primers however ALL INGREDIENTS ARE NOT THE SAME, thus, it is NOT the same product! It does feel...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

idk why everyone raves about this stuff. it's crap. yes it has dimethicone but that and it's consistency are all it has in common with smashbox pf. it made my skin slightly smooth but not for long....

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

Now I don't know how to live without it! It's such a wonderful product that leaves my skin all smooth and fair. One day I found my skin super oily after I applied my foundation and I got all...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

I decided not to use this as a face primer because all the reviews regarding it causing breakouts scared me. I used it as an eye primer instead. IT'S AWESOME! It made eyeshadows and liners go on...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

It does make your makeup go on smoothly and look good, but it honestly does not help with staying power. The only reason that I didn't give this a good rating is because it made me break out too...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Multi purpose in a box ! I love this stuff but not for what it is intended for lol.. I use it for a primer under my make up and it works wonders I am extremely oily and this keeps my pores looking...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown