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

I like to mix up the products I use and try new things but I always find myself coming back to this primer, it’s smooths my skin and makes my foundation look poreless, it’s more in the prestige side but it’s worth the price

Ive used primers by Nars and Laura Mercier in the past, and was pretty happy. They definitely helped my concealer stay put, and Laura Mercier gave me a little glow. But I kept hearing about Smashboxs primer, and as Ive been trying to move more toward cruelty-free products (Smashbox/Estee Lauder is cruelty free as of 2017), decided to give it a try. OMG, I HAD NO IDEA BEFORE WHAT A PRIMER COULD DO. See, in the past, if I happened to forget my primer step, I wouldnt really notice a difference in application/texture, just longevity. Now, if I inadvertently skip my Photo Finish primer, I see IMMEDIATELY that my concealer is wearing differently (I use Tarte Shape Tape applied with a damp beauty blender). It will look dryer, more settled into my fine lines, and overall just more makeup-y. Ill actually clean it off and reapply with my primer! Smashboxs Photo Finish primer makes my skin smooth and baby soft to the touch, and makes my concealer look like my natural skin, just with better complexion.

This is by far my favorite primer. I have first tried a sample of it at Sephora and fell in love with it instantly. I have a combination skin and this guy helps normalize it . It is very light, feels like I have no primer on my skin and it really makes the foundation stay on all day long. As a matter of fact it dries rather fast which makes the foundation go on not as smooth so I never wait too long between applying primer and foundation however if I did I would probably end up using less foundation. One way or another its fantastic and it lasts months with a daily use.

Many reviewers state this is not the same product you get from a real store. It is the same as far as I can tell. It comes out very liquify at first, but if you shake it to mix it well it comes out more like a gel. Goes on smooth and great under makeup

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.

It is a great primer for me. I have oily skin, large pores, and am beyond fine lines:) It gives my skin a smoother almost matte finish that works well under loose powder or liquid foundation. I dont think it made me break out any worse than I normally do but I read this may not be true for everyone. Seems to be a controversial subject. All I can say is it works great for me:)

As a primer this does a very good job and the bottle had lasted me a really, really long time. Definitely makes the face matte in appearance and somewhat blurs pores. I often just put this over clean skin to go out without foundation. The only negative is that it doesn’t make a very good eye primer for me, I prefer to just have my primers be all in one. It’s a little too clear and too thin to be a good eyeshadow base.

I received this product sample in my Ipsy bag last month. I love it so much, I had to purchase a full size bottle. My skin is not oily at the end of the day. My mineral liquid foundation seems to go farther, meaning I use less and my pores (older skin) seem smaller. All in all, my first experience with Smashbox is a great one. I will be trying more of their products.

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I like this primer very much. Some say its watery therefore fake. I will admit, it came out kind of watery the first 2 times I used it but after that it had come out as thick as other Smashbox primers that I have purchase at sticks & brick stores. I do not think the product I bought was fake. Update: Bought this product again (through Amazon, same seller) & have decreased rating from 4 stars to 2, as this time I do question if this is a fake product. Each time I try to use this primer, when I start putting foundation over the primer I start getting little tiny pills (balls) all over my face. Yuk! It is not that I am using too much primer as I have tried washing my face, starting all over again, using a different Smashbox primer & I do not have these issues. Its either a fake or a batch issue. Probably should have changed it to 1 star, but as I have used Smashbox primers for years and never had this issue, it is possible ,as previous tube seemed okay, that it may be a batch issue and not an issue of it being a fake product..