Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

The Promise:

With grapeseed extract to soothe and protect skin, this colorless formula fills in fine lines and pores to help skin appear visibly softer with a smooth velvet finish. Use after moisturizer and before foundation for complexion perfection.

Approximate price: $44.00  
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This worked really well to help my foundation last all day long!

 

It gave my skin a nice finish, without looking greasy and reduced the need for powder foundation to reduce shine.

 

I really love this product and have completely incorporated it into my everyday routine. Photo finish really seems to help my makeup stick for a lot longer, especially with blush. I can use it as an alternative to foundation on days when I don’t feel like doing my face!

 

It absorbs into my skin really well and it’s very light weight even when paired up with a heavy moisturizer. My face felt velvety smooth and soft. It worked well as a base for my powder foundation and made it stay longer. It’s worthwhile if you have fine lines.

 

I found it levaes my skin feeling very soft and it makes me look flawless all day. I don’t have to touch up my makeup and it includes an antioxident, which helps protect my skin.

 

This product, used under foundation, left the foundation application very smooth with no dry patches.

 

It does increase the longevity of your makeup. By the end of the work day, I still feel fresh.

 

It didn’t irritate my skin, left it feeling better than before. I really liked that it didn’t leave my face or finger greasy.

 

Makeup is much easier to apply, stays on longer and the skin looks naturally healthy and without blemishes. I liked the easy application, fast absorption and how silky my skin felt after.

 

I found the Smashbox Serum to be light and had very few breakouts. I have sensitive skin and had a break out of fine pimples in the cheek area when I used this. Although, it made my skin feel smoother, lighter and moisturized.

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I don’t even wear make-up, but that could be part of the reason I love this product so much.  I put on moisurizer, then the Smashbox Photo Finish, and my face is so smooth and gorgeous looking.  The first time I put it on, I stood at mirror stroking my face for about 5 minutes (and I have two children under 4, so that’s a long time).  Any skin imperfections I have disappear and my husband says it makes me glow.  I know it’s a bit costly, but I say it’s worth every penny.

 

I used to order “Smashox’ from Sephora for years; this product has been a ‘tried & true staple.’ It fills in small lines, evens out skin for foundation appliction & really does ensure that your makeup ‘stays put’ all day & evening.  Thanks ‘Shoppers’ for carrying one of the best ‘basics’ on the beauty market!

 

I loved it, helped my make up last longer and didn’t leave my face feeling greasy.

 

This product worked even though I don’t use liquid cover up.  It felt amazing and light on my skin...its a great find.

 

This product made my skin feel like silk....and it felt like that all day.  It helped my make up stay in place and I recommend it to anyone.

 

Although I don’t really like the texture of this product, I found it does allow my makeup to stay on longer and provides a great base for my foundation.

 

As a model, I find this product to be invaluable when it comes to the application of make-up, I would highly recommend checking out there colour correction line as well.

 

I always thought that I couldn’t use a primer given that my skin is a little on the oily side.  I nervously applied this product under my foundation and went about my days.  I noticed that I needed less touch-ups.  It even works brilliantly under powder foundation!  Very impressive!

 

Absolutely love it. It’s smooth satin finish feels great and you don’t need to use as much foundation for a flawless finish.

 

I really like it. It made my complexion more clear.

 

This foundation primer became my new must have item! I’ve used several, and this is one of the most effective and economical I have seen.

 

They have bottled silk for the skin! I love Smashbox photo finish, and I use so little, that even though you pay big bucks for a very small amount it’s worth every penny it goes a long way. It gives a nice matte finish to skin when you don’t want to wear foundation but when you put foundation on, it has staying power I never thought possible. I could bathe in this stuff...the silky end result is phenominal. Even someone with sensitive skin could use this product.

 

This Primer works great!  I especially Love how it has Grapeseed extract and that it feels like silk on the skin.

 

I tried this product when it first started selling on the Canadian Shopping Channel.  I won’t apply my makeup without now.  It makes the skin on my face feel smooth and gives me a perfect canvas to apply my foundation and other makeup.  I find it makes it easier to apply the makeup the way I want and it stays on longer and give one a more professional look.  This product is a winner and a new classic for me. It’s just amazing I’ve even worn it in a pinch with just a touch of powder and it looked great was so quick and lasted throughout the day.  If anyone is in doubt try it and take a picture then compare to a previous picture you will notice your skin looks even and there are no shiny spots unless you choose to apply shine to areas to make you look dewy. I love it.

 

This is a fantastic product to use before applying either foundation or just powder.  It actually fills in the large pores on my nose which I am very self-conscious about.

 

It makes your skin feel amazing and look amazing!

 

Left my skin oily and my make-up did not last.

 

Bought this product to help “fill-in” the large pores on my nose before applying make-up.  Works pretty well, and it goes on smoothly and easily.  Dries quickly and is not goopy or heavy.  I was worried it might make me break out, but so far so good.

 

I love this stuff makes your skin smooth and Matte for applying foundation. I find you can also just put this on and mascara for a quickie face and look great. I think this is an awesome product.

 

Fantastically smooth, optimizes the length of usage of your foundation as it glides on. I’m addicted!

 

Love it!  Helps my makeup stay during the hot, humid summer.

 

I’ve been using the Smashbox primer for almost 2 years now.  I swear if it came in a body version, I’d buy it by the gallon.

Keeps my oily skin looking nice and matte all day long.  I will wear it even if I’m not wearing makeup, just evens out the skin tone enough.

 

I found it not to be worth the money I spent.

 

I smooth on the primer once my moisturizer has soaked in. I found that I actually need less concealer and foundation.

 

I use this product on my eyelids before I apply my eye-shadow, to help it last all day long, and it really works. I especially like the texture; non-greasy and easily glides on.

 

I love this product. I have tried other primers and the Smashbox primer is the best!

 

I have increasingly oily skin and its lovely company - acne. This seems to become worse with every year I age. I have found that the Photo Finish REALLY helps in hiding my acne bumps as well as controlling oil and shine on days I dare to wear foundation! I don’t know what I would do without this product! I love Smashbox! It would be nice though if it were in a much lower price range.

 

A good primer is a must...this is a great primer! If your skin is VERY oily, consider the oil-free primer by Smashbox. Been using this for 3 years.

 

I love it! I use it everyday with my makeup. It makes my face smooth which makes it easy to apply makeup. The best primer I have used so far.

 

A friend recommended Smashbox Foundation Primer and I love it.  I actually just recently purchased the Foundation Primer with the SPF added for extra protection. Both are great products and a must if you wear foundation.

 
 

Very smooth, made my face feel very soft and it looked flawless under my make-up.

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