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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    4.0
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    tracy021

    10 years ago

    I don't write that many reviews, but this is something I want to tell you all about. I think that it works best..maybe even made for women with pale complexions and pink/red undertones. The pump is...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    Yvetteski

    10 years ago

    I'm not sure which ingredient(s) is the culprit, but I used this once in the AM and by the time I washed my face I had small pimples dotting my face! I am an acne-prone, sensitive skin, Epiduo...

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

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    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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    catgrrl

    10 years ago

    I bought this for my wedding due to all the hype and great reviews, and I have to say, I was very disappointed. The packaging is great, and the price, but that's about it. There are two main...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lauren1686

    10 years ago

    This is the BEST! It's light, and goes on very smooth. It also absorbs very fast. I get very dry skin in the winter, but this has solved that! My makeup goes on smooth and even. I don't have to...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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    amandaisart

    10 years ago

    This is my second primer, the first being Maybelline's Baby Skin, and I really love it. Thr two foundations I'm working through right now are both long wearing, matte foundations designed for...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    sabs16

    10 years ago

    This is my HG!!! The price is a bit steep for a drug store product BUT if you get it on special I would absolutely suggest that you give it a try. I'm in love! I have nothing bad to say! My makeup...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    marchflower

    10 years ago

    I love this stuff! This is my first primer and I really love it. I don't know why some complain about the smell. I could barely even smell the sunscreen in it. I don't like heavy fragrances near my...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    Gerosee

    10 years ago

    Like many others I bought this based on its great reviews ,but ..WTH I'm disappointed the fragrance irritated my skin (sensitive) and I'd noticed a new blemish after every time I'd use this , which...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    socalsuperstar

    10 years ago

    I admit, I picked up this product on a whim. That said, I think it is a great buy for the money. I think these products are destined to have a lot of good and bad reviews as our skin tones,...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    wheaty

    10 years ago

    I don't post reviews often but was looking for a different primer and because of the good reviews, tried this Almay primer. I put it on for the first time this morning and am shocked that it got...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    cathykl

    10 years ago

    My skin: Combination, clog-prone, dehydration-prone and sensitive to many fragrance ingredients. Warm golden yellow and olive skin, my foundation matches: MUFE HD in #153 Golden Honey, MAC SFF in...

    About reviewer (399 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    ichigo90

    10 years ago

    This did not feel or work like a primer at all. I got it because of all the rave reviews but when I used it, it made me look super pale and pink (and i'm a pale person). It also made my foundation...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

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    incognito

    10 years ago

    I don't understand this product or all the glowing reviews. I should mention up front that I'm not a fan of primers in general as I don't have a problem with my makeup lasting (so primers are...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Dolly94

    10 years ago

    I absolutley love this primer, makes my makeup stay for max up to 8 hrs, which is not bad for a drugstore primer. I use it everyday, and do not have any complaints, love the packaging, the size,...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    Scalata

    10 years ago

    No one has mentioned the smell, it's gross. This primer has absolutely no pleasant scent to it. When placing on my face it felt sticky and uncomfortable afterwards, even with foundation. It was as...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    Itrain

    10 years ago

    this make me break out and also flake ALOT and did not increase wear of my foundation; some even went patchy/sat on top despite both having silicon bases? very strange and I will never buy this again

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    Ragdoll87

    10 years ago

    Great primer. I was using the Mary Kay primer and Youngblood foundation before this, and I felt like half way through the day my make up would ware off and my real skin color would come through (I...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MichPaon

    10 years ago

    I adore this product! It went on my skin very smoothly and absorbed well! It kept my makeup looking fresh all day! I was worried that it would make my skin look oily since it is a luminous primer,...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    theginger11

    10 years ago

    Hooray for pumps! I get so grossed out by anything I have to stick my fingers into. So pumps and squeeze tubes are my friend. This primer doesn't make me luminous which is a bit disappointing, but...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Quilley

    10 years ago

    Oh my goodness. It's so good. The texture, the packaging, the sunscreen, the brightness it adds...but there is one thing Almay either forgot or just does not care about. It comes in only 1 shade...

    About reviewer (365 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

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