65%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

as of 3/10/13: Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, O-cymen-5-ol,Polyurethane-40, Oleanolic Acid

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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12 years ago

I got this primer b/c it is water based & it since I am acne prone I do not want to aggravate my skin. I love how my foundation applies on after this primer. My foundation looks more natural. It...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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13 years ago

thank goodness i got a free sample of this and didnt waste any money on it. the sephora worker gave it to me because it would help control oil and minimize pores and keep makeup lasting longer....

About reviewer (187 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

I have always had oily skin, and have been on and endless quest for most of my life to find ANYTHING that controls oil to any noticeable degree. So far, nothing to rave about. I tried the cargo...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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14 years ago

This is a revised review from 2008. Edited for more clarity and added insight into the product and my experience using it. Most is from the original review, with some things re-written just to be...

About reviewer (230 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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14 years ago

This was expensive so I was expecting this to keep my oily skin at bay for at least 2-4 hrs. Well, I was oily with in 30 minutes! I tried this with various foundations, techniques, etc but the...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I am 26y/o and have a very oily t zone, noticeable pores on my nose, and mild acne on my chin. I went to Ulta in search of a primer that would help control my oil and and employee recommended...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

Having used clinique, givenchy, bodyshop, benefit primers...this one has been my absolute favourite. Too bad I can't find it anywhere in australia!! I have combination skin which gets pretty oily...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Used Smashbox Primer before (the green one) and this one is so-ooo much better. It wasn't heavy like smashbox and I liked the big tube. Very good product! I got a sample of Urban Decay's mattifier...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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15 years ago

Well i got a free sample of this about a year and a half ago and i loved it. I had also tried the smashbox primer but this one was cheaper so i bought this one. Well i loved it for about the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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15 years ago

I bought this from Sephora last year and was pleased with it for about a month or so. Unfortunately, I started to get even oilier throughout the day. My diet and water intake hadn't changed and I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

Also bought this because it was $6.50 in store at Sephora. Does nothing for me. Have to blot my face two hours after applying this. At least it doesn't break me out, I guess. Will be returning.

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I bought this because it was on clearance at Sephora. It does provide even coverage for my pores. It does provide a matte surface that helps my makeup last. I don't know if I'd buy it again because...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I love this stuff! It makes my fairly large pores almost disappear and provides a smooth base for my makeup. Works great with my Bare Minerals makeup. It also helps keep my oily skin matte longer....

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I usually don't write reviews, but this I just had to! I felt this product covered my dark under circles very well without leaving a caking, dry look. My under eyes actually looked brighter and my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I've got pretty decent skin to begin with, it's not perfect but it's pretty healthy looking with an even tone. I was looking for something to get me that truly "flawless" look. I don't hate this...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

Okay, I did a lengthy side by side of this, Fyrinnae, UD pore and the YSL and Cargo won by a landslide-or lack of an oil-slick!!! Sure, it's some weird brown color and Cargo isn't known for...

About reviewer (210 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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16 years ago

I prefer smashbox's photofinish over cargo's primer because smashbox photofinish does a better job at controlling oil. Initially, it looks great on my skin and it looks matte but after a couple...

About reviewer (300 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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16 years ago

As always, I got a sample of this first. I wanted something for my oily nose and this seemed like the proper fix. I am so in love with it!! It mattifies completely and keeps oil away for most of...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I have been searching for a really good primer that minimizes my pores and keeps my nose from shining like the sun. A Sephora rep recommended this primer but I had already decided to commit to the...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I am on my second tube of this. While it looks like you are putting dirt on your face, (it is brown) it does seem to have a generally good mattifying effect going on. While nothing in this world...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue