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

I looovvveee this primer. Ive tried about 6 other primers but nothing works quite like this. Its unfortunate that buyers are receiving fake products. What I ordered from Amazon was the real stuff. But in future, I think Ill buy it in person at Ulta. However, Smashbox primer really is the best at providing a nice smooth, even canvas a.k.a. my face! Heh. And my makeup lasts way longer than without it.

I must say I was a little hesitant to buy this product because of the price but Im glad I did. Being in my mid-thirties and having oily skin gets old fast. Ive always had oily skin and always will. I used this for the first time two days ago right after my am cleaning routine. I then proceeded to use a very light mineral powder foundation, blush etc. I was about 10 hours into my day and no visible shine! This primer did the job. I gave it a 4/5 because I can still feel the oil if that makes any sense, but you cant see shine. This product really impressed me and I will definitely buy it again when its time. Its worth the money.

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!

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.

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.

Great product. I’ve used the eye primer for years and decided to try this as well. It does not disappoint. Makeup goes on great with this and stays in place.

I was looking for something to help keep my make-up on my face and this product does the trick! It also smoothes out my skin as a primer should -- making my clinique foundation slide on easier and not stick to dry skin, etc. Its worth the price. Ive used it every day for over a month and it looks hardly used.

I like it but not in love with it. Works great and feels so smooth and silky....But for some reason it make my t-zone get extra oily. I’ve tried translucent powders etc but it’s just something the keeps reoccurring. Honestly, I see the same as I would using NYX primer.

Love this product!

This clear primer helped me apply my foundation so I dont look made up. Id given up on foundations because of my 59 year old skin. However, this primer did the trick. After an evening with friends, I had little if any foundation caught in my wrinkles. I dont know how well it lasts over a day, but I am aiming to find out.