Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Hyaluronic acid
Details & care
What it is: A primer that delivers a matte while controlling oil and defending skin.
Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination to oily skin types.
What it does: This mattifying primer creates a breathable, silky barrier that perfects the canvas by smoothing skin and strengthening it against damage from environmental aggressors like pollution and light.
How to use: Smooth over clean skin twice daily. Wear alone or under makeup to mattify and control oil.
- Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; mineral oil–free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Item #6876551
Ingredients
Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Edta, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, Bht, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Smashbox
Smashbox is a beauty brand born out of a photo studio: the legendary Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles, named for the iconic box-style camera introduced in the early 1900s that produced the first snapshots. Smashbox cosmetics feel good, are easy to wear and are thoroughly tested and photographed at the studio. This inclusive brand strives to demystify makeup with problem-solving products.
Most helpful positive review
Nov 21, 2025
Prepared
Great primer keeps my face nice and matte lid helps the makeup go on flawlessly
Nette B
Verified purchase
Most helpful critical review
May 11, 2024
What??
Is this product that is supposed to replace the Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer? Poor substitute if it is. If it isn't then where is the under eye primer?
Saturday12
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Nette B
Verified purchase
Nov 21, 2025
Prepared
Great primer keeps my face nice and matte lid helps the makeup go on flawlessly
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YShar
Verified purchase
Aug 15, 2024
Matte Face Primer
Great face primer
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Aldi Sarkic
Verified purchase
Aug 15, 2024
Great for Oily Skin!
liked the product especialy for oily and acne prone skin. I would purchase the product again.
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Saturday12
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May 11, 2024
What??
Is this product that is supposed to replace the Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer? Poor substitute if it is. If it isn't then where is the under eye primer?
CK
Reposted from smashbox.com
Feb 1, 2024
Just as good as the original
Still the only eye primer that won't crease on my oily lids. I was afraid to try the new formulation because of all the bad reviews, but they were so completely wrong. I agree the packaging is difficult, but I'm never using another brand again.
emmac703
Reposted from influenster.com
Oct 11, 2023
MATTIFYING PRIMER
I just recently got this primer & instantly fell in love with it! It feels very lightweight on the skin & rubs in very easily! It's a great base if you have oily skin because it helps control your oils!
