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Nice and smooth
This gives my skin a nice, smooth finish before applying foundation. I only use it on "special" occasions, since I don't wear foundation often. (And I think this product would clog my pores if worn too long.) Worked great for a big night out and my skin looked good in pictures.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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this stuff is awesome
i loved it, it made my skin so soft and gave me an airbrushed look!before i even joined this site i was just telling my sister that she needs to buy this!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Good primer
It feels very smooth and soft on my skin, and my foundation goes on easier and looks better. However, for half the price, the Bare Escentuals primer feels and glides on the same way but works even better.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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So-So
I use this in the summer time, it can be a problem during the winterThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Silky
This stuff really transforms your skin to velvet, but I noticed that when applying foundation afterward, it was just smearing around, and wouldn't stick to my skin.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Airbrushed to Perfection
If you want airbrushed skin every day, use the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. That sums up my experience with this unbelievably effective product. A tiny dab glides over a lot of face so it lasts a long time too. And does my face feel 'weighed down'? Nope. Feels good and makes me look good.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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The Best!
I just love this primer! Before using this, I had never used a foundation primer before, now I'm hooked. It leaves your face feeling like silk, you almost hate to cover it up with anything else. It primes your skin to accept foundation so beautifully that it just glides on and looks like you have no wrinkles, blemishes, etc. Highly recommend!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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Works well
I use this before applying my powder foundation and it works very well to keep everything in place and make my foundation more long lasting. Wish the price were lower.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Still searching for my HG primer
My gripes about the product are its price, and its longevity. I feel that it does help smooth and fill in pores but it doesn't help much with oil production. I still have to blot several times a day and that takes off some of the makeup no matter what. Over all I wouldn't buy it again full price, but its always seems to be added into a bonus with smashbox kits anyways.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 2 people said helpful
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My first primer!
This is the first primer I've ever tried, and I've fell in love with it. You only need one pump (a little bit goes a long way), and it leaves your skin feeling velvety and soft. All day my skin looked fresh and even, including the redness on my cheeks I sometimes get when the season changes. Worth the price, and definitely worth a try. It set a great base for my makeup, and I've even worn it alone without foundation and concealer. If a product can be worn alone, I feel it's a great product.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 2 people said helpful
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