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Details & care
What it is: An ultralight, oil-free gel makeup primer that smoothes skin and creates a soft-focus finish for flawless makeup application.
Who it's for: Suitable for all skin types, though ideal for sensitive, acne-prone, oily or combination skin.
What it does: This weightless, water-based gel leaves skin silky-smooth. It's infused with peptides and antioxidant vitamin C.
How to use: Apply a sheer layer to skin with your fingertips before applying makeup. Let it set for 15 seconds. Wear alone or under makeup.
- 1 oz.
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; oil-free; fragrance-free
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Item #378336
Ingredients
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 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
Jan 19, 2012
Best Foundation Primer
I've tried several toher primers, and Smashbox is the best for me. No shine in the T-zone, even after a full day, and makeup still looks fresh.
newmediasoup2
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Most helpful critical review
Aug 19, 2019
Disappoint
I was so excited... and nothing! With primer, without primer- no difference at all. My face is oily as it was and all more pores are visible as without primer. Totally waste of my money :-(
Magx
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newmediasoup2
Jan 19, 2012
Best Foundation Primer
I've tried several toher primers, and Smashbox is the best for me. No shine in the T-zone, even after a full day, and makeup still looks fresh.
5found this helpful
nordstromluver
Oct 23, 2011
LOVE THIS!!
I don't know why I have waited so long to try smashbox- I have tried alot of makeup brands out there, and even thought I am a huge bobbi brown fan, this is the best! The light weight primer helped my makeup stay put for hours without caking, and never felt heavy or greasy. Awesome product.
4found this helpful
ValentineKisses
Aug 8, 2013
Great primer for oily skin!
The Original Smashbox Photo Finish Primer was the very first primer I ever used -- which was over 10 years ago. I loved it then, but I love it even more now. They've improved their formula and offer a great Light option for people like me who have oily and acne-prone skin.
It glides on like a dream, blends in perfectly, and prolongs my makeup wear for hours. Hands down, this is one of my favorite foundation primers. Even though there are other primers I like and use, I know I can always count on the Smashbox Photo Finish Light to prime my face perfectly.
I've always highly recommended this primer and will continue to say, that yes, I absolutely recommend this primer!
3found this helpful
pattiehp
Sept 6, 2011
Finally...
A primer I like to use that is not too heavy to apply my makeup over! I am sold on this one!
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jgcRN
Aug 7, 2018
Incentivized review
Best primer
Very light formula and best primer . Use before Laura mercier oil free tinted moisturizer.
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Sunflowerqueen
Jan 27, 2017
Primer review
So far, the Smash Box foundation primer seems to be helping with my oily skin. I have used many products to eliminate my oily complexion. It seems that I am having good results with this primer!
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