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

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.

One of the least greasy of those I have tried. Goes on nicely. Would buy again. Note: I usually use Arbonne, but it costs too much - especially with shipping. This is the closest that I could find. It is a little oilier than Arbonne, but does a good job. I do not have oily skin so it does not affect me in any way. It absorbs into your skin in a couple minutes and there is no sheen.

This is the best foundation primer on the market. Apply it right before using your liquid foundation, let it sit a few seconds then apply your foundation as usual. It makes your skin feel soft and it allows your makeup to go on smoothly without clumping into wrinkles etc. Makes my face look smooth and flawless. Love the natural, not caked on look of my makeup.

I got a sample of this in my ipsy bag last month and loved it so much, I had to buy a full size. Its a great primer for your foundation. I wont ever use foundation again without using this primer first. Goes on silky smooth, almost velvet-like. Helps my foundation go on evenly. Theres no scent whatsoever to it and I do not get any skin irritation from it. Months ago, I would have insisted that Id never spend this much money on any makeup product, but for me, this is so worth it.

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You only need a little bit and it works all day. The texture is so silky. I LOVE this product!

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.

Amazing product to wear alone with powder, or under a BB cream or makeup foundation. Its smooth going on, with no oily feeling and washes off easily - yet last all day when you need it to. Best go-to for a clearer, fresher look to wear anywhere you go.

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.

Have used this product for years. It is amazing! It helps smooth my skin and creates a wonderful base that helps foundation go on so smoothly.