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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    3.0
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    pattie0911

    14 years ago

    This is a decent primer. got it from Paris and used it couple of years back. It does give a good canvas for foundation to glide on and did not break me out. doesnt make me greasy too.. but there...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bijoux912

    14 years ago

    i love this. i used to just use a tinted moisturizer (neutrogena healthy defense spf 30- light tint) and set it with pur minerals and it looked great at first, but it faded within a few hours to a...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kaxel

    14 years ago

    I received this in a swap with a friend. I rarely use primer because I am lazy, but thought the packaging of this one looked chic (it doesn't look like the photo here, but more like a giant Chanel...

    About reviewer (387 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Katie75007

    14 years ago

    I am a huge fan of Smashbox; I use Halo religiously. I wanted to love the primer (there is always a sample with Halo), and I tried it several times...however, I have never been able to make it...

    About reviewer (223 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    libertas93

    14 years ago

    This was recommended to me by magazines and the ladies who helped me at ulta. When I saw that it was "best of sephora", i thought it would be worth paying the higher price for a great...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    izzybella

    14 years ago

    Wow so I've been on MUA for nearly 7 years and written 1000+ reviews and I've yet to review this product?! Better late than never I suppose. Foundation glides on easier but it doesn't do anything...

    About reviewer (1644 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    hnn

    14 years ago

    This primer creates a really nice surface to put my makeup on, and my makeup doesn't wear off the whole day. However, the only complaint I have is that it doesn't really mattify, or control oil...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Cristy1970

    14 years ago

    Okay, I've been using this off and on for about 3 years and I've finally decided that I love it and it does, indeed, make my makeup not only last longer, but wear more beautifully. I wear Laura...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    CoconutCutie

    14 years ago

    Overall, I DO like Smashbox Primer...A LOT. BUT, it's pretty pricey for the amount of product and since I've discovered from drag queens that Monistat Anti-chafing Gel works as well or better for...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    kstan75

    14 years ago

    this stuff is fairly expensive for the amount you get, so i'm a little on the fence about it. one of those things that you say "for that price it better do SOMETHING!?" i don't have any major skin...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Olive, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ruth1999

    14 years ago

    Horrible for me - maybe good for some. At first I thought I was going to love this product, it went on silky smooth, filled pores and fine lines, and my foundation would glide on beautifully. This...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    jlstruck

    14 years ago

    I received this primer as a sample in a beauty tube so I couldn't say what I thought of pricing. The primer gives a very nice smooth finish for you to apply your foundation. Foundation goes nicely...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lindawhite

    14 years ago

    this is the first primer I tried and I really like it. I like both the original version and the green correction version. however I now like the monistat chafing gel better because the monistat...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    Laphrena

    14 years ago

    Will not repurchase this item - in fact, have returned it. I have combination/oily skin, and I want a base that will mattify my skin for the day. This is sadly not the one. I liked the silky,...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    nikkohli

    14 years ago

    I liked this product but since moved on to the photo finish light. Pros: Gives your face a soft, smooth canvas--foundation just glides on. Didn't break me out. Cons: Only lasted...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    kozley

    14 years ago

    I used this for about 6 months and while it is a good primer it caused all sorts of blackheads and comedones on my cheeks. I know this product is to blame because once I quit using it my skin...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Pimentp

    14 years ago

    I have been using this for a few months now. It is really good, and does not break me out. Since i have very sentive skin. I would recomend this!

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    MAAB1989

    14 years ago

    It fills in my pores, which really makes foundation application easier. It makes my skin feel and look smoother, which is what I like most about it. However, I find that it makes my skin oily after...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    chatterboxlee

    14 years ago

    I love Smashbox but this is a no no on my list! On the first day I used this, my makeup held pretty well but did not stay entirely fresh which I don't mind because it was hot that day. But the...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    loanlou

    14 years ago

    The primer works and makes my makeup stay on all day, but it is really expensive and the packaging makes it impossible to use all of the product, a good dupe for it would be the palladio face primer.

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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