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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    Girlstalk

    15 years ago

    I really hate this product. The texture is horrible, if feels greasy and chuncky and it doesn't do anything for my skin. It's just not worth the money. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! Update...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    stephintampa

    15 years ago

    I really loved this when I first started using it. I loved the way that it made my skin feel and "seemed" to make my makeup look better and use less foundation. But now, not so much. I just...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    live4rn

    15 years ago

    I am one of the people who really doesn't like this primer. I feel like it did absolutely nothing for me. I didn't get any pore minimizing benefit, makeup didn't stay on longer, and application...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    greeneyedbeauty

    15 years ago

    Okay I've used this product quite a bit now and nope dont like it. Why? The texture is very oily and greasy. I honestly felt like I was rubbing Crisco on my face. (it also made me feel somewhat...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    scanmike

    15 years ago

    I was able to sample this and I hated the way it made my powder mineral makeup look. It seemed as if the makeup was floating on top and not on my skin. It made the foundation look more noticeable....

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    vivcheung

    15 years ago

    I previously wrote a review about what a waste of money my Smashbox Halo mineral foundation was. But, I now have different thoughts about it since using the Smashbox photo finish primer first...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    rnteacher

    15 years ago

    I love this primer. I ran out and did not truly know the difference it made under my makeup. It is really worth the price. It makes my pores less visible and makes my makeup glide on. Makeup stays...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    alexis1433

    15 years ago

    I purchased this product on ebay for only $18 and I love it. IT makes my skin look flawless and feels so nice when i put it on my skin. I got the bronzer photo finish primer and even got a comment...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Evilyn1983

    15 years ago

    It did help my makeup last a tad longer, but it did NOTHING for my oil/shine. Was really hoping I'd like it, but I didn't. I bought it and used it 2-3x max and then gave it away. Maybe it would...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    KraftyGirl

    15 years ago

    Meh. I received a very generous sample of this and am glad that I didn't fork over $40 for a bottle. It's not that it's a bad product, it just doesn't live up to the hype. Laura Mercier's primer is...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Beautyinajar

    15 years ago

    I will not be buying this primer again because it broke me out. If it wasn't for this reason, I'd buy it again because it does allow my foundation to apply a lot smoother.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    mzcali4nia

    15 years ago

    This is the best primer I've used so far. This feels so light and silky, and helps my foundation blend into my skin beautifully. It does make me a little oilier and I tried using the light version...

    About reviewer (130 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    hollyholly

    15 years ago

    After reading and watching rave after rave after rave about this product I decided that I MUST purchase it whilst on a a tip to Hong Kong as Smashbox isnt avaliable in Australia :( I was...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    spiceandsugar

    15 years ago

    I have heard people RAVE over this stuff. I ordered a few items from Sephora, and this was a sample option so I decided I would give it a whirl. Not only is it very greasy, it broke me out like I...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    killahshortiee89

    15 years ago

    I had liked this over mufe's hd primer because when it set, it had a powder like finish to it. My skin also felt smooth and tight in areas so that pores and fine lines wouldn't be so visible....

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Kiki91768

    15 years ago

    So I got this as a sample from sephora and I loved it. I use MAC prep+prime but photo finish has become my primer for special occasion because it gives me a great finish. I think once my MAC...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dianasheglova

    15 years ago

    Another product with praise for nothing! I always use the MAC prep+prime, I gave this a shot since absolutely everyone is in love with this! I had high hopes for this, but found it to be so greasy...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    FabSkye

    15 years ago

    Love this product but it's comparable to the Sephora brand primer though.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    SparkleGems74

    15 years ago

    This is too heavy. I hated the way it felt on my skin. I have used other silicone based primers and this one just didn't feel good on. I like my primer to smooth my skin and to not feel it on, this...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ThisGirl0

    15 years ago

    I got this product in a sample size from Sephora. I just used it to see if it was going to do anything. I applied on a lot of it... basically used half the sample because I've heard from other...

    About reviewer (174 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

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