57%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Glycerin, Stearyl Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol [ /- Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)] ILN38097

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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10 years ago

I got a sample of this primer from my local Sephora. I was happy with it at first. I felt the primer glided so smoothly on my skin and I liked that the blue hue brightened up my fair complexion....

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen



4.0
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10 years ago

I apply this on my T-zone and on my cheeks, with my fingers. I then let it set for a couple minutes before applying foundation. It's a good primer for those with dry-normal skin, although I...

About reviewer (136 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I have very dehydrated skin. This primer helps to keep my skin from sucking all the moisture from my foundation which is usually my problem. I use Lancôme teint idole 24 hour and the primer helps...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

About 5 months ago, I purchased the mini version 12ml tube of the Smash box photo finish hydrating foundation primer (baby blue) and started using it daily for 3 months; not bad on a small tube. It...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

This is the first foundation primer I have used. I love Smashbox products, so didn't think twice about purchasing it, even for the fairly steep price of $42. Only a pea-sized amount is needed,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I bought this in travel size twice before committing to the big one because in my eyes it's pretty expensive for a primer even more then the original maybe that's just me but with my skin I've gone...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

This primer didn't do anything for me. I didn't notice a difference in my skin nor did it make my foundation last any longer. I will not purchase.

About reviewer (1594 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

This is not good for combination skin. As a middle aged woman with combination skin, it left a sheen to my face that accentuated my already enlarged pores. Not an attractive look. I even applied...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I really like this primer. It absolutely changed my makeup routine. This product is the only thing that makes my makeup not SIT on my dry spots, but hydrate them and mask them. I had tried the...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

This did not hydrate my skin. My foundation -- Smashbox studio skin -- looked WORSE with this under it. My skin looked more dry and sort of crumbly with this. And it has artificial color...totally...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen


3.0
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11 years ago

This primer is more like a cool gel and a skin treatment. However when I put foundation over it kind of accentuates the colour of the foundation more. I usually prefer my foundation to look subtle...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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11 years ago

I have very sensitive, dry, acne-prone skin and this primer works well under my foundation. Usually my foundation cakes up and other primers just dry up my skin and flake off. This hydrating primer...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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11 years ago

It's a good primer. It goes on smoothly, makes my skin look and feel silky, and helps my foundation last for hours. However, it's not as hydrating as they claim: it didn't dry out my skin like...

About reviewer (333 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

First, I must admit I am extremely picky with primers and that is because nearly all of the ones I have tried have broken me out or made me feel like I am wearing a mask. This primer is best...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Dark, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

Smashbox Photo-Finish Hydrating foundation primer is yet another primer that delivers very little for the price. At $42 for 1 oz. it should do more than it actually does. It’s no big secret that...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

This is probably good for people with normal or combo skin, but I have dry skin and this is just totally unnecessary for me. A rep at Sephora told me that I should always wear this under...

About reviewer (441 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

This primer is a must have for me in the winter time. My skin gets ridiculously flaky and when I wear this over my olay regenerist serum my liquid foundation looks and wears wonderfully through the...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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12 years ago

I did not care for this product. I have mostly dry skin, and this product did absolutely nothing for me as far as either skin finish, makeup application or makeup wear time. It was not drying-I...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

The best primer I have ever used, hands down. The worst part about it is the ridiculous price. I go 2 sample sizes for $12 and unfortunately, I'm hooked! It gives your face a nice clean canvas to...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I really like this primer. I recently purchased it and it has changed the look and feel of my foundation. I have very dry flaky skin and I need something that is going to hydrate my skin. I found...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesGreen