Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer

Smashbox

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3.4

467 reviews
55%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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2018: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol **** Previous ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oligopeptide-10

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    4.0
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    AnOmali

    16 years ago

    I don't know what all the negative reviews are for unless people are using this product inappropriately. If you have dry skin - MOISTURIZE (duh) - if you have excessively oily skin - don't...

    About reviewer (269 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    calistarose

    16 years ago

    Thank goodness I got a sample of this from Sephora because this would have been a HUGE waste of money if I bought the full size. This is not for dry skin. Ten minutes after applying my foundation...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    annos

    16 years ago

    I had great hopes for this since the Photo Finish primer is so hyped. Bought the "Light" version since I have oily skin, especially in summertime and when I first put it on it really does make skin...

    About reviewer (303 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    cloudy888

    16 years ago

    I don't feel particularly attached to this product. I think it made my makeup last maybe a little longer but I am not going crazy over it. It did not do what it did for the other reviewers who cant...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pink1223

    16 years ago

    I liked this product, but wouldn't say that I can't live without it. I think it actually did make my makeup last longer, but if I even had one flake of dryness on my cheeks before using it (of...

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

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    kcielo

    16 years ago

    I've been on the hunt for a really good primer. From Smashbox, I tried the Bronzing Photo Finish and it did not do anything to help me look less like a grease-ball after a couple of hours, so I...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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    vandael

    17 years ago

    I have a love-hate relationship with this little black and white bottle. I love the results and finish I get when I prime under my foundation, but i hate that it clogs my pores and makes me break...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    bittersweetjess

    17 years ago

    I wanted to like this SO badly. I was hoping this would do for my face what Urban Decay Primer Potion does for my eyes: keep whatever product I put on in place until I take it off. Unfortunately,...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    bbygurgles

    17 years ago

    I absolutely LOVE this product! It really does do what it claims. It's oil-free and is 60% water based so it did not clog my pores, just fill it to create an even-skin look. It quickly mattifies so...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    waimingsiu

    17 years ago

    i received this as a sample from sephora...and LOVED it. i was using the laura mercier primer for awhile but have now completely converted over to this one. it doesn't clog my pores and helps...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    BeagleLab

    17 years ago

    Didn't like this at all. It was too drying on my skin.

    About reviewer (276 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    MilesDevin

    17 years ago

    This does nothing to control oil, but does do a decent job of priming the skin. Not worth the hype. I prefer Clinique's Pore Minimizing T Zone Shine Control or MUFE All Mat over this any day....

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    missy0202

    17 years ago

    A very good idea. A primer that is oil-free for sensitive,acne prone and oily skin. Too bad it doesn't work. Goes on very smoothly and looks great for about an hour and then my oily skin is back....

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    ChristinaSF

    17 years ago

    For about 2 weeks, I wore this primer on the left half of my face, no primer on the right. I topped the primer with my usual foundation. On the upside, it did not cause me to break out, which...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ahwannabe

    17 years ago

    Went on nicely, but left a chalky residue. Probably okay if you have really pale skin.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    anglomania86

    17 years ago

    I bought this several days ago and the first time I tried it I wasn't overly impressed. It seemed to make areas of my face super dry and flakey which didn't look good at all, it also made some...

    About reviewer (79 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Christi_W

    17 years ago

    This would be a great primer, if it didn't make my skin so angry. After the first couple days of using this, I broke out in the places I usually do once a month, so I thought "okay, maybe it's a...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    mmtt

    17 years ago

    My sister used the regular formulation for her wedding and never looked shiny (even thought it was in Hawaii). She suggested I use the light version as I am prone to having break outs. I was SO...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tideturns

    17 years ago

    i actually really like this stuff- i wanted to hate it because of the pricetag but it really does help my makeup stay on longer and makes my pores less noticeable once makeup goes on. i recently...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    gummibalu

    17 years ago

    I love this primer, its the only primer i'll use under my makeup. It does all the great things the regular smashbox photo finish primer does except its lighter = better for oilier/acne prone skin...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesGreen

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