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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    5.0
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    mybeadifullife

    11 years ago

    This is my favorite of all the smashbox primers. its just feels so lightweight, its translucent, makes my makeup apply smoother and gives powders something to stick to, making them last longer....

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Kittykatss

    11 years ago

    In my teens I had pretty bad acne on my cheek area ( I am now 40) , and because of my sensitive skin I ended up with deep scarring and large pore issues on both cheeks. I have a really pretty face...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kfigz

    11 years ago

    I actually like this primer. It definitely helped with my oily skin. However, after trying multiple primers, I am sticking with the ELF mineral primer. It works just as well and is much cheaper.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    shengqix

    11 years ago

    It honestly doesn't do anything, doesn't prolong my foundation, doesn't control oil, doesn't have spf. the only good thing is it is pretty light, so i don't feel heavy putting this on before...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    elidee14

    11 years ago

    This did nothing for my extremely oily skin. When i first apply it it my skin feels really soft and looks matte but after an hour or so my skin gets oily and looks greasy.

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    maiarinha

    12 years ago

    I don't think this primer does much for me. It's an ok primer but not a super nice one. Also I didn't notice my foundation lasting any longer with it, so I won't repurchase it, but I will use it up...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    fushigisushi

    12 years ago

    I had tried the regular Smashbox Photo Finish primer a few years back and thought it was okay and was intrigued when they came out with one which was for oily skin. Still not impressed. Although I...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kattleya

    12 years ago

    I have combination skin where my forehead is oily and my cheek is normal with large pores around the nose area. So that said without primer that area will look greasy 4 hours after i put on my...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Stefania09

    12 years ago

    My t-zone has been ridiculously oily lately. My makeup has been literally sliding off my face so i've been desperately searching for a primer to work some magic. i went into Myer Melbourne after...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    sarahdude9

    12 years ago

    This is my first primer. It didn't make my foundation stay on any longer or help my makeup look smoother. Luckily I only got a sample size.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    CathS

    12 years ago

    I love this primer! Smooth, velvety & silky texture. My pores looks so much smaller after i apply this (on my T-zone only) and it helps my makeup to stay in place! Also it makes my skin feel really...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Princesseren

    12 years ago

    I got this because Sephora discontinued the primer I was using and the MUA recommended this as a substitute. I must say that I really like it. It is soft, matifying and reliable. It works well with...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    FlawlessRayne

    12 years ago

    Love this primer! I live in Phoenix where its over 100 degrees over half the year. I have oily skin and have always had problems with makeup melting off my face because of the heat. however this...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    simplyashleyj

    12 years ago

    This is hands down the best primer. It is the only one I have ever tried that's worked. It helps to even my skin tone, smooth my skin, and keep the oils at bay throughout the day. Another great...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    xannieee

    12 years ago

    I've used this for half a year and I think $36 is a lot for a primer, but it's so worth it's money. It doesn't feel greasy or anything and it keeps my makeup on for a long time. It doesn't break me...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    SarahB07

    12 years ago

    First and only primer! Yes that's a little silly to admit but if something works why change it? My skin is very dry and sensitive/acne prone so when searching for a primer I did quite a bit of...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    kuchka

    12 years ago

    I love this primer. I feel I jumped on the primer bandwagon late, but since using this Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light; I see what a difference a primer can make. My make goes on smooth and...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    romagrey

    12 years ago

    This primer confuses me so much! It is the first primer that I have ever used. I have an oily t-zone, and prior to trying primer, I would look like a hot mess by 1 or 2pm, cakey from having to...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    enebish

    12 years ago

    I have VERY oily skin.. I'm usually an oily mess after an hour or two after wash. Before this primer, i used to blot every 2 hours. This stuff dries pretty quickly. So there's no "wait 5-10 mins...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    Sunflower5418

    12 years ago

    Unlike the original SB primer which is silicone based this one is water based. I know some people like it because it is lighter and might be better for oily skin, but I found that It didn't really...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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