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The Contenders:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, $36
NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer, $13
The Breakdown:
We hear about the "blurring effect" in makeup everywhere these days. Blur creams, blurring primers ... you name it. If we're not using high-definition makeup, we're blurring. Smashbox's Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer was one of the first "blurring" products on the market, and its smooth finish that fills in pores and makes makeup look seamless is truly extraordinary. But as much as I love the Smashbox formula, after taking a look at the ingredients in NYX's primer, I found the two products are nearly identical. The NYX primer also kept my makeup in place all day long, didn't leave a greasy feeling and blurred the pores in my trouble areas. Both are winners, but NYX is a clear bargain with equal results.
The Winner:
NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer
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Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, $36
NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer, $13
The Breakdown:
We hear about the "blurring effect" in makeup everywhere these days. Blur creams, blurring primers ... you name it. If we're not using high-definition makeup, we're blurring. Smashbox's Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer was one of the first "blurring" products on the market, and its smooth finish that fills in pores and makes makeup look seamless is truly extraordinary. But as much as I love the Smashbox formula, after taking a look at the ingredients in NYX's primer, I found the two products are nearly identical. The NYX primer also kept my makeup in place all day long, didn't leave a greasy feeling and blurred the pores in my trouble areas. Both are winners, but NYX is a clear bargain with equal results.
The Winner:
NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Eyeliner That's as Easy as Tracing