Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer by Smashbox, Primer + Shine Control Review

Reviews / Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

1

not for me.

I don´t think this primer is good for my skin type. The first time I tried it it wasn´t absorbed, and when I put on my makeup it looked flakey, because the primer blended with my foundation. The end result was a lot of little primer bumps all over my face. I tried the primer on my hand to see if the same thing happened, but it didn´t- it actually blended into my skin perfectly and created a smo...read moreoth base. Probably because I have a different skin type on my face and body. So I get that this is a good primer, just not for my skin type (combination-dry)

queenofthegreen | 49 reviews

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5

flawless face...for a bit

The primer helps my makeup look completely flawless the first few hours after application but it doesn't really stay on for much longer than a few hours. The price is too high for it not to last all day.

jerseygirl87 | 3 reviews

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9

Very Soft and Smooth

I like to use this an alternate primer for nights out-it seems to work better with my liquid foundation than it does my powder foundation. It definitely helps conceal pores and make my face smooth for makeup application. I don't know if I could wear this everyday but I think it's quite a great product with a luxurious feel.

Kamala_Kirk | 43 reviews

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9

I love this primer!!!!

If I am gonna spend some big bucks on anything in my makeup box, this is it!!! This primer does so much and you only need to apply a little bit! I always wait for Ulta to have their Wishbox so I can get more bang for my buck! I have stayed true to this primer because it is a true friend to me. :)

zelda_nneka_abadom | 4 reviews

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9

Review subject

i love this product. honestly it stays on and does its job. it helped kept my foundation in place and i love it.

un4got10ndr3am | 3 reviews

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5

Overpriced

I have this in the bonze color (no make up days in the summer) and clear. I tried in green to reduce redness in the winter but it was like sludge (switched to MUFE in green). My fav primer is Amazing Cosmetics although I may try Airbonne after reading the ratings. I have been using BB Cream these days (I like skin79 in Diamond) which is a primer, antin ager, sunscreen all in one product, and its fantastic, so I may just not be needing primer anymore (less products is better !!)

liz48170 | 43 reviews

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7

good

pretty good primer it is very silky to the skin but its not the best primer i have used.

sandyc | 64 reviews

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8

nice primer - but not my favourite

Gives you a nice silky skin as long as it is on your skin. But dries out the skin in the end - you will have a good night care cream afterwards!!

makeupaddicts | 1 reviews

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3

Not impressed.

For the price, this seems to be an average primer. It doesn't seem to make my foundation last any longer and my skin still gets really oily.

kristen_nol_williford | 20 reviews

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2

Okay but not worth the price...

I have the typical oily tzone and the rest is normal skin. As soon as I applied this it started rolling up and flaking off... sort of like dry skin. Once I brushed all of the excess that had rolled up off of my face I was left with greasy looking and feeling skin.

reppep29 | 1 reviews

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