Photo Finish Primer

Smashbox

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3.2

1832 reviews
47%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/ Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua, Eau), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

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    1.0
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    gingerc

    a year ago

    I don't understand the hype about this primer. For my skin it did not work. My face looks worse after using this under my makeup. It makes my nose super oily and the MAC foundation disappears or...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    summerseabreeze

    2 years ago

    My favorite primer so far, after going through quite a few of the top ones (Lancôme La base. Benefit etc). It's the perfect base for foundation, fills in pores, fine lines, helps with the longevity...

    About reviewer (809 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Canadianpetite

    3 years ago

    Had a sample of this. Have to preface that I don't wear foundation on a daily basis so I tried this maybe twice in the same week but not on consecutive days. Pros: - skin feels smooth - did not...

    About reviewer (269 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amanda23

    5 years ago

    This has been my go-to primer for awhile. I am not an avid primer user although I am becoming one because I really do notice that it extends the life of my foundation and makes my makeup last...

    About reviewer (285 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Booberry89

    5 years ago

    I've been using this for awhile now and it's good but doesn't really look great in summer or any type of humidity.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    ChristopherCupcakes

    5 years ago

    I bought this on recommendation from a girl in Ulta. She said it was the best selling primer. I have also seen so much hype on this one but I had never tried it, so I thought why not? It was...

    About reviewer (275 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Emilylewis17

    5 years ago

    This used to be my holy grail primer!! So far I’ve used up one full size , 1 travel size and am working on another full size now! I used to use this everyday under my foundation!! I worked in a...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    lushlife505

    6 years ago

    I love the way my skin looks when I apply this. It blurs everything a bit and makes it looks so nice But that is where it ends. It does not prolong the wear of my foundation by any means. When I...

    About reviewer (1268 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    JamJam21

    6 years ago

    this primer has got to be my favourite. its really keeps your makup in place and smooth out your skin so your foundation will look almost flawless. although i did notice it did dry my skin out a...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    cocoabrielle

    6 years ago

    My “go to” primer since the first time I tried it a decade ago to help hide the awful deep lines and pits I’m plagued with:/ I LoVe the illusion of healthier and smoother skin helps me to create...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    vqanh1986

    6 years ago

    Expensive Doesn’t do a single thing Flakes very easily Better off with Milani primer, which has the same texture and cost 1/4 the price

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    avu@ualberta.ca

    6 years ago

    Absolutely a piece of junk Quality: no oil control, no blurring, no pore filling, no nothing. Flakes very easily. Price: $40 CAD or something like that at SDM here in Canada. One of the most...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Productjunky72

    6 years ago

    Have tried so many primers but this just works the best for me. It's only one that smooths my pores and keeps my makeup on all day

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    shimmersweetie

    6 years ago

    I recently purchased a gift set with a bunch of Smashbox bestsellers in it, including the famed Photo Finish Foundation Primer. Turned out to be a huge no for me. My foundation slid right off my...

    About reviewer (151 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Georgie2013

    6 years ago

    I wore this primer to an even on Saturday, it was all day 12 hours so I needed something to hold my makeup in place. This however didn't do anything apart from break me out in pimples on my cheeks...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    kitty55

    6 years ago

    The worst primer ever!! Total greaseball two hours after applying. Too much silicone!

    About reviewer (190 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Deserts

    6 years ago

    Didn't do anything for my skin. It did last quite a while, maybe because I wasn't using enough. I didn't know how much to apply because it wasn't doing anything maybe except making my skin feeling...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    FlowerBombBabe

    7 years ago

    For the life of me, I can't understand how this has below 50% repurchase rate!! It's my HG, I never found a better primer and I tried quite a few. It absolutely smoothes skin surface and gives an...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    etherealpink

    7 years ago

    This is exactly like NYX primer for oily skin. At first, being an oily skinned gal, I felt that this might be too oily, but it did dry to a velvety soft finish once applied. My favorite primer is...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    reneeamags

    7 years ago

    I have no idea why the ratings and reviews for this product are quite bad. I am an obsessive makeup collector and own way too many primers, but Smashbox Photo Finish primer is the best one I own....

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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