Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish Oil-Control Primer

Paula's Choice

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4.1

73 reviews
75%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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Water, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Ceteareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol

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    3.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAVE USED MULTIPLE SAMPLES. I tried this once before and did not think much of it but it was okay. My second time trying this I loved it. I would give it five stars but there are some qualms...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    makeupuser234

    10 years ago

    It works. I get really oily cheeks and I have large pores on my cheeks. I take just a tad of this stuff and pat it on my cheeks and chin and it leaves me matte, without spoiling my makeup, for...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    joeykeen

    11 years ago

    - I have combination skin, and my T zone gets v shiny by the end of the day - I have been using this under foundation on my T zone only, and I think it helps control my shininess by about 70% -...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    aspiecutie

    11 years ago

    I used this for quite some time. I even took it with me on my trip to India, since I wasn't entirely comfortable with my friends seeing me apply loose powder in the mirror. (Yes, I am a guy.) I...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Jocky80

    12 years ago

    I agree, this is not as matte and have the oilcontrol as smashbox antishine. This does not cover up/hide pores as great as the old clinique poreminimizer. BUT this does not clog up my poses or...

    About reviewer (266 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    inouerinn

    12 years ago

    My verdict is; - this is not as matte as Smashbox Anti Shine but it has the same attitude like Smashbox Anti Shine. - it doesn't sit well and/or look good under sunscreen/foundation. - no...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    melodysg

    12 years ago

    Tried this under makeup and over makeup and without makeup. Best oil-control performance on no-makeup days. Better performance when over makeup better than under makeup. I use clean fingers to...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    emysiu

    12 years ago

    Every primer I've tried (Smashbox Photofinish, Monistat, Milk of Magnesia, etc.) has always caused clogged pores for me. This is the only exception so far. It goes on smooth, no clogged pores, even...

    About reviewer (101 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LetsSwap

    12 years ago

    This product has dethroned my previous HG of mattifiers (Shiseido for Men). Reason being that this product doesn't make my face feel congested as with the Shiseido. This leaves a nice matte finish...

    About reviewer (145 reviews)

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    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    UrrUrr

    12 years ago

    At first I thought this sucked so bad and didn't do anything because I put it over primer, under foundation. Then I decided to put it over primer and foundation. After waiting for about 1-2...

    About reviewer (182 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    mapn

    12 years ago

    I got a few complimentary samples of Shine Stopper with my Paula's Choice order. I’ve only tried a few mattifying primers before. Unfortunately, Shine Stopper just isn’t effective enough for my...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    artemis16

    12 years ago

    This product goes a long way to strengthen the overall performance of my make-up. I have combination skin and make sure I use products that do not encourage oiliness, but this is essential for me,...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    nguyening22

    12 years ago

    HORRIBLE product. I have oily skin and within about 30 minutes of using this I was oily again! And yes, I used to correctly as directed. Thank goodness I only bought the sample version and didn't...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    lizzea

    12 years ago

    Quite outstanding, I tried the milk of magnesia trick but was never totally satisfied with the result.. it was matifying but I felt like I could see the product on my skin (which is not what I...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    KerryGold

    12 years ago

    Shine Stopper lives up to its name. If you're fed up with your oily skin, try this. And I MEAN "try" because I think it's one of those things that work for different people in different ways....

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    hpunkinway

    13 years ago

    I cannot stand powder, yet have oily skin in the warmer parts of the year. This product is fantastic at keeping the oil at bay, and doing nice things for your skin. I highly recommend this, as I do...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    judibean

    13 years ago

    I have been on the search for a mattifying primer for months now, in anticipation of summer. I thought I would settle for Too Faced, which makes my makeup look great in the beginning, but loses...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    julia_s

    13 years ago

    This product is amazing - it has only one shortcoming: it's no better than another product at the tenth of the price. (Can't stand the suspense? Read the next line : ) Performance: Yes, Shine...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

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    4.0
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    polarpooch

    13 years ago

    i have extremely, insanely oily skin, so i am always realistic about "oil control" products. this one is pretty good. i didn't find it did anything under my makeup, so i tried applying it OVER...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Deandra

    13 years ago

    Shine Stopper does exactly what it claims - provides a matte finish when applied under makeup, reduces the appearance of pores, and I have noticed that I don't need to apply powder as frequently...

    About reviewer (835 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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