It feels so silky smooth and glides on effortlessly. However I haven’t really noticed my makeup lasting longer than without it, and it doesn’t really even out my skin for a smooth finish. I don’t have a lot of texture on my skin, but i do have visible pores which this doesn’t really resolve under my foundation. I hope I’m wrong, perhaps it’s my application technique, but it’s an expensive primer to buy if it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.
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December 18th 2023 - January 21st 2024
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Create a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea.
Worn alone or under foundation, our best-selling, oil-free primer helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless skin with a velvety-smooth finish.
Reviews
This primer is really good for dry skin as it adds moisture to your face and making a nice base for your makeup. It smooths my face and refines my pores which is exactly what I need. The overall finish of my makeup is also so much better, making it really smooth and shiny. Makes my make up last longer too
I love using this under foundation for a special occasion. I definitely find my make up glides on more easily and lasts a lot longer. I have tried various different primers and have this one to be superior. It is a tad on the pricey side, but a little goes a long away.
Tips: Apply foundation immediately after for the best results
This was my first ever primer. It made such a different to the way my makeup went on. It's a beautiful silicone primer that makes your skin feel silky smooth making the foundation glide on. I not really sure about whether it helps the longevity but it does help smooth pores. I have since tried many primers and I don't tend to like the more tacky gripping primers on my dryer skin. So far this is my second fav primer behind the Hourglass mineral veil primer
This was one of the first higher end primers I tried and it made me see what a difference primers can make. I'd previously tried some drugstore brand primers and wasn't sold and mostly gave primers a miss. I finally gave in and bought a smashbox primer and was honestly so impressed with how smooth my makeup application came out. I do wish it lasted a tiny bit longer but it is absolutely worth it and the bottle lasts for quite a long time, making it worth the price. I definitely don't use it on a daily basis but love it for bigger occasions or nights out!
I love this primer ot really do what it should. It works perfectly with the smashbox foumdation. It creates a perfect smooth finish it lasts up to 12 hours and it doesent male your foundation get caky. I realy love this primer
This primer is perfect for everyday use for me! I also use the colour correcting primer and it’s fabulous. Has a silicone feel to it and helps my foundation and concealer glide on and I use less product than I normally would with other primers.
Tips: For summertime I would use a primer that has a more sticky base as when I use this primer in hot weather my foundation tends to slip.
LOVE this primer . Creates the perfect canvas for my skin type. Makes my skin feel silky and soft before i apply my foundation . I like that it makes my foundation glide on so much easier and means i can use less foundation and still get good coverage. Might not be the best product for really dry skin .
Since a friend gave me this to try about 2 years ago, I have never looked back. It creates the perfect canvas for BB cream, CC cream or foundation. It smoothes out imperfections and helps create a beautiful base.
Tips: Don’t apply too close to the eye as it can cause the mascara or eye makeup to smudge.
Used for many years when I was in my early 20s and it was great on young skin. Did a good job at minimising pores and sat well under most makeup. It didn't irritate my sensitive skin or have much of a fragrance
Tips: Be mindful of putting water based products over it