Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer for Women, Transparent, , 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

The feel of this primer is amazing! I saw an older woman on YouTube who was suggesting application of makeup and she used this. It just glides on and doesnt feel heavy. It really does minimize pores (especially in the T-zone) so that any BB Cream or Foundation goes on SO smoothly. Ive used other brand name primers (Bare Minerals, Arbonne) and other brands (Ulta, Avon) and this, by far and away is the best. You only need a little as it goes a long way. The price is fairly competitive in that although it is more than the Smashbox website, you have to consider the shipping cost which equals it out. Walmart online has it too but it is only .4 of an ounce for $16.00 so its basically the same. I highly recommend it. However, I only give it 4 stars as it, unfortunately, has silica (which makes it smooth) which is of environmental concern and has actually been banned in products in parts of Europe. The amount is small since its the fifth ingredient listed.

Without a doubt, this is the best primer on the market. I have tried so many and NONE are as good as this one. It smooths your skin and makes it so much easier for foundation to stay put. Im buying more to give as gifts to friends.

I have been using Smashbox Photo Finish makeup primer for several years now. I am 59 years old, with aging skin. This primer is the best I have ever tried. It goes on like silk, feels like silk, and my makeup goes on like silk. It lasts all day, and my skin actually glows. Prior to finding Smashbox Photo Finish, I had used other primers that left a Sticky or goopy feel to my skin, and my makeup was kind of hard to apply. This stuff is magic. I see that Smashbox now has other versions of this- pore reducing, firming, color correction, etc. But for me- this is my go-to primer and will forever be. I love this primer and would/have recommended it to several others. Give it a try- you wont go back to trying to apply makeup to bare skin.

I’ve tried many others. This is the best with or without makeup

This is by far the best product for super oily skin - great in winter and even better in summer. Worth the price

I honestly wanted to love this stuff. Ive been seeing the product in my local Ulta for years, wanting so badly to try it on my terribly oily, poorly textured skin. Everyone seems to recommend it, said Id love it and it would change my make-up loving life forever. I put off purchasing it all these years because its so expensive...and I knew that even if I loved it, I cant see myself committing to pay that much on a regular basis every time it ran out. But, I finally broke down and purchased it on Amazon since I have Amazon Prime. And uh...yeah, I dont get it. I mean, sure, it makes my face FEEL good...but as far as the aesthetics of it...its just not there for me. It doesnt keep my make-up on any longer than any other primer...in fact, I dont think this keeps it on nearly as long as E.L.Fs $5 primer for me. It doesnt mask my pores any more than anything else either. So, for the price, theres no way I can give this any more than just 3 stars. Sorry, make-up fanatics...its not for everyone after all.

This lasts forever because you only need a very little. A little goes a long way! This keeps my oily pores in check. My makeup stays on twice as long as it did before I started to use this!

Originally, when I got this product, I was really worried because it was much thinner than previous bottles that I had used. However, I shook it really good for a couple of minutes and tried it again and it was good as every time I had previously used it! I had never used a foundation primer prior to getting a sample of this product several months ago....never again will I wear foundation without this! Great price that beats everywhere else I have looked for this product!

great base for makeup

A lot of people have raved about this product and although I like it a lot, I dont find it to be as miraculous as everyone else. It doesnt cake and does do a decent enough job of mattifying and blurring imperfections, but I find it average. I also have the NYX one and for a third of the price, I feel its a better value. However, NYX doesnt last as long and if you apply too much, it can flake. Overall, I just feel like $30+ for a tiny bottle of primer should have a little more wow factor and staying power. Im still looking for the perfect primer, let me know if any of you have found it.