Smart Shade CC Luminous Primer

Almay

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3.6

75 reviews
64%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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Titanium Dioxide (4.3%), Zinc Oxide (3.3%). Purpose: Sunscreen. Inactive Ingredients: Aqua ((Water) Eau), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Alumina, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Acetylglycyrrhetinoyl Hydroxyprolinate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Lactobacillus, Hydrolyzed Triticum Monococcum Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77591, 77492, 77499).

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    5.0
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    janetcaffin

    8 years ago

    This product is fantastic as a face sun blockout. Even though it is a low SPF the fine film stays on your face and hands even after swimming in the surf. Great for kids and easy to apply as you...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    BBraeuer

    8 years ago

    I am really not sure what this product is supposed to do. It is a primer, however I don't feel like it smooths my skin as it is supposed to do. Not like the other primers I have used. Also it is...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Heidness

    8 years ago

    I got this, for starters, on sale for something like $8, so that's not bad. I wanted something with a physical sunblocker and that it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to make an SPF of 15 is...

    About reviewer (422 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Wakeupformakeup

    9 years ago

    Ew? This primer has an odd cheap smell to it and the texture makes it feel drying. As soon as i put this on my face, i can smell the odour and it does not correct my colour at all. It only makes me...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Halpal422

    9 years ago

    I'm actually surprised looking at the decent reviews for this product. I have combination/oily skin and this product made my face a straight up oil slick. Putting it on without foundation feels...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    neptunesglow

    9 years ago

    I bought this for the natural sunscreen ingredients. It does make skin look a tad paler, but foundation or bronzer helps with that. Chemical sunscreens may protect skin from UV damage such as...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Olive, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    pollinad

    9 years ago

    PROS: Does not break me out Does not irritate my sensitive skin Has SPF 15 CONS: Does not really do anything else??? I don't notice any actual "complexion correcting" occurring when I use...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    soonermitzi

    9 years ago

    This stuff made my face and foundation look AWFUL. Since I tend to be ultra sensitive and dry, I thought a luminizing primer would be beneficial. Not so. Made 3 different foundationa look like...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Lenox877

    9 years ago

    I like this primer,it evens out skintone,has a slight moisturizing effect, has SPF 15 and gives a healthy glow to skin.It works best with water based foundations and I found that it looks best...

    About reviewer (161 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    kandykaylin

    9 years ago

    I had some mixed emotions about this product. I was looking forward to the luminosity and supposed skin benefits in it; however, when I applied this, it left my skin looking very white and,...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mielr

    9 years ago

    I like that this primer has a chemical-free sunscreen spf 15. I was a bit hesitant to buy it at first because of the pink tint, but the pink doesn't show up AT ALL on my face. It just leaves sort...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    CupcakeSoldier

    9 years ago

    I hate this. I regret buying it so much that I had to write a review on it. I don't normally use primers, but I was having issues keeping a new foundation from giving me flaky face so I just...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    knous1234

    9 years ago

    This broke me out very bad. I didn't start getting cystic acne until I started using this.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    HapaKikui

    9 years ago

    Pros: -allows for a smooth foundation application -reasonable price -no fragrance Cons: -white cast even for me (I'm pale) -makeup longevity minimal -only SPF 15 -broke me out like crazy

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    danseboheme

    10 years ago

    This is a greasy, silicone-y product that gave me an ugly pinkish red tinge to my skin. Unless you have extremely yellow/green undertones to your skin, this can make you look vaguely sunburnt. I...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    montinez

    10 years ago

    I like it, I didn't think I would because of the pink tint and the shimmer. Actually, had I known about that before hand I wouldn't have bought it but I'm glad that I ended up liking it. It's...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    DanielleRosenaLouise

    10 years ago

    This has a very pinkish colour in the bottle, but fades out on the face. It makes me look paler, but this is fine as I put foundation on top of it. It definitely neutralises my redness, so the CC...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    BrooklynnDrue

    10 years ago

    The consistency is creamy and thick, has a pinkish/whiteish tint to it and instead of blended into my skin and absorbing, it basically made my entire face appear as though I just took a white piece...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    KailSunshine

    10 years ago

    I adore this primer. I recently discovered it at my local Target on sale. I was needing a new primer and spend so much money on more premium brands at Sephora that I thought I would give it a try....

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    lilimac

    10 years ago

    I have used ELF Mineral Primer in the past and it was ok.. Then I tried Benefit POREfessional..and that was just okay too. To me, not worth the money for the tube. Went on to see if there...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

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