Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

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  Nice

  by hotshoeing (11 reviews)

  I have just started using this product with my bare mineral foundation and found that it works great. I have oily skin and this does help control the shine and greasy feel. I think I have found a new product to my collection. October 16, 2007, 1:41 pm

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  Was a skeptic, now a believer!

  by stilemichelle (2 reviews)

  I have always had pretty nice skin, never had to wear any foundation, just a light translucent powder. I have recently moved to a different climate and my skin has turned from easy to difficult. I always look like I have dry skin (when I have always had combo), and I have slight bumps on some parts. Even though I do not ...wear foundation, it was recommended to me, I try Smashbox Photofinish after my lotion, before my powder. Let me tell you, my concealer goes on even, my powder is smooth and I have no shine, but a nice even glow, and those little bumps I was talking about...they are non existent now. I also have very sensitive skin and I feel that this has actually made my skin better. Love it, and will always use it! April 22, 2008, 2:14 pm

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  buy the tube

  by kutiekirsty10 (6 reviews)

  this stuff is pretty awesome. if you have good skin you don't really need it. mine is pretty clear, but i still go to this stuff when i just need to control shine and am not wearing much other makeup or when i really just need my foundation to look flawless. (still, maybe i love it because im told to by sephora/qvc/everyone... else). by one complaint is the bottle. eventually you have to screw off the cap (which breaks) and use a q-tip to get to the bottom. avoid this problem by buying the travel-size squeeze bottle. February 21, 2008, 2:07 pm

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  silky!

  by karynlg99 (3 reviews)

  The point of this product is to fill in tiny gaps in your skin's surface, making the "canvas" even for makeup application, thereby making your makeup look better and more even. Without a primer, sometimes foundation and powder will settle into small creases or indents in the skin. Also, these come in different col...ors. I use the green one to even out redness in the face. It feels really good when you put it on, and even though it's a small bottle, it lasts a long time--you only need a small amount. Now they come in SPF--just in case you aren't using the sunscreen you should!! Overall, very good product, and around mid-price--some of the good primers can be very very expensive--like one I saw was $95 for a small jar. This is only about $38. Good option for makeup. November 30, 2007, 11:56 am

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  Surprisingly effective

  by Jessica8 (171 reviews)

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  I got a bottle of this as part of a set and wasn't sure I would ever use it, but after one try I became a believer. It feels great on my skin, keeps my mineral makeup on all day, and wards off shine. I have tried a few other brands of primer, but this one has the best texture (easy to apply and non-greasy). It is rather ...pricey, but one bottle lasted me months with daily use. Also, it saves me some money by preventing me from having to reapply my makeup during the day. Next I'm going to try the oil-free version for summer. May 14, 2008, 9:59 am

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  Great Product! Worth the Money!

  by akim015 (2 reviews)

  After becoming a mom, I have just recently started to get back to "me time", wearing makeup and all that jazz. I ultimately had to sort of "rediscover" and relearn make up, and when I came across this in a sample form, i was amazed at how well it makes me look. I'm getting better with my mineral makeup, ...and the primer works great for me and gives me a smooth look. I love it! April 28, 2008, 9:58 pm

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  Can't live without it~

  by NurseNatalie (16 reviews)

  I have been using Smashbox Foundation Primer for quite a while now. The best way to get it is to visit QVC and get it when it's included in a kit; by itself it's quite expensive. I always have a stash of this because it's included in some Auto-Delivery kits so I'm never without! This goes on great on my skin, doesn't dry it... out, and does what it says it's going to do--smooth over fine lines and wrinkles and doesn't allow your makeup to set in those fine lines. I work 12 hour shifts and my makeup stays on for most of the shift. The only bad thing about it is you can never get quite to the "end" of this bottle that it comes in, I usually end up using a Qtip to get the rest of it out but since I'm usually in a hurry I don't have time to do this, and just end up opening up another one. If they could put it in a squeeze tube that would be so much nicer, you could get that much more product for your money. April 10, 2008, 12:14 pm

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  love it

  by yukitea (18 reviews)

  I felt the texture on my fingers and was worried that it would be too oily or greasy on my face, but I was proven wrong. Once on my face, it felt very smooth and clean, not greasy at all. I have some acne, as well as scaring and dryness in the usual areas, but the product seem to blend all that into a smooth canvas for my... diorskin forever foundation. My liquid foundation glided on smoothly and the primer helped the foundation blend seamlessly around the tough spots. Its deffinately worth the extra time and money. March 4, 2008, 10:39 pm

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  Did my pores get bigger?!

  by SJofAZ (44 reviews)

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  I got a sample of this from Sephora. It felt so silky and smooth going on that I thought I was instantly hooked. That is, until later in the day when it seemed like my pores got huge. I tried a little more the next day, and the result was the same. I understand this product is supposed to "create a perfect canvas&q...uot; but I was unimpressed. February 12, 2008, 1:25 pm

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  Best Primer Ever!

  by sugarpixy (7 reviews)

  sure its a bit on the expencive side but just a dab will do and the bottle lasts forever. With this as a base any liquid or powder foundation will glide on flawlessly. if you have any imperfections in the skin like Acne, Scars or large pores, this will help fill them in and make them look like they arnt even there, while le...aving your skin feeling fresh and smooth and ready for all day, and wont leave you greesy or with shine. This is one product that I use EVERYDAY and if I should run out must be replaced first thing. Try it you will love it! November 30, 2007, 2:46 am

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