On my second tube of this. It is very thick but it does mattify pretty well. I will say that my oily skin will never be mattified fully, but this does a good job. Just remember that a little bit goes a long way. When I first started using this, I had too much and my nose was white and filmy. My makeup wouldn't even go on. I would say use a light hand and pat it in. Seems to work best for me like that.

I like how this product instantly mattifys my tzone (cause that's the only area I put it on). Through out the day I still get oily and shiny there but its less than it was before. Always have blot papers on hand!

I dug this out of my makeup drawer this morning. I'm not sure why it got stuffed to the back, because this product does work well for my super oily skin. It's impossible for me to think that ANY product will cut my oilies all day, but this product does it's best and succeeds in my my books. On a good skin day, I can use this alone with a little concealer. On other days, it serves as a very good base for my Lumiere mineral makeup. I also love the packaging - the little tube is very hygenic and makes it easy to pop into your purse. Like I said, I think us super oily types need to realize we will never be shine free. However, Smashbox Anti-Shine is a great product for our arsenal.

What it Claims:
"A Smashbox innovation, ANTI-SHINE has revolutionized the way people with oily skin wear makeup. Designed to keep skin matte under hot studio lights, this gel-to-powder formula is the ultimate in oil control with its light formulation and oil-absorbing properties. Dab on oily areas, over or under makeup."


Claims - True or False?
1) Ultimate in oil control: False.
2) Lightweight formula: True (mostly).


Packaging:
A tube package with a twist off cap. Not the most brilliant packaging, but it works. Simple design, clear plastic allows you to see its contents, and is portable. Includes the ingredients, so it's great if you need to know what is and is not included.


Smell:
A very faint scent, both pleasant and clean. Not so strong as to make you uncomfortable, but strong enough to smell it while applying. I really like the scent, almost a fruity clean aroma to it.


Consistency:
I would not call this a gel-to-powder consistency. More like paste-to-powder. Quite thick compared to their other primers designed to be mattifying, but smooths out into a thin layer on the skin. I find that it can be sticky for a few moments, so I doubt it would be a good product to add OVER makeup.


Ease of Use:
Easy enough to use. Be sure that hands are clean (hand sanitizer works fine) and pat onto skin, blend. Easy to dispense, easy enough to blend, but dries quickly so a fast hand is needed.


Bang for your Buck:
If used only on one of two areas on the face a few times a day, it should last at least 4-5 months. I've owned my tube for SO long because I never use it, so I'd say it's a good deal.
For 1 fluid oz, it will easily last a good long while, and is cheaper than their other primers.


Final Consensus:
I would say this product is best suited when worn alone, as it is not an all-over face primer. I no longer use it, although I may try it again. It may cause me to break out, although I am unsure of this. Would I repurchase? Probably not, at least not at this point. *EDIT: I am pretty sure this breaks me out, especially along my nose.*


Overall Rating: 3/5
Price: 3/5
Packaging Quality: 2/5
Would you buy this product again: No.

This supposed *revolutionary* product of Smashbox is really just milk of magnesia with thickeners, preservatives, water binding agents and parabens added to it, no bells and whistles, but essentially an effective oil control product. Those of you who find Philips milk of magnesia a bit too tricky to apply, the Smashbox version will be alot easier due to it's lotion-gel like texture. I don't use this stuff on my whole face, as it just creates a mask-like appearance. But when dabbed and blended *thoroughly* on my very oily areas (folds and tip of nose, between eyebrows, center of forehead, cupid's bow.. etc), it makes a world of difference and renders the need of blotting throughout the day virtually obsolete.


Yes this is rather expensive for a simple oil control product, yet I won't mind shelling out the money due to its convenient packaging and effectiveness; a small tube will also go a long way for me, as you really don't need to and shouldn't pile this product on. When compared with Clinique's Pore Instant Minimizer, Clinique's version is slightly easier to blend, feels silkier and more breathable on skin, and is cheaper by a almost 10 dollars. But while Clinique's version is also a very good oil controller, I do find the Anti Shine just a bit more effective; with Clinique's version you might have to reapply it on top of your makeup to absorb excess oil throughout the day. Though with Anti Shine, it is quite difficult to reapply on top of your makeup, you really won't have the need for it. continued >>

mattifies even the most oily skin! i love it . it's a bit tricky to apply since it needs only a small amount and rubing on to face till it's completely sunk into skin. for better foundation application use a primer after the anti shine (i use mac's matte). you should apply after moisturizing and before primer. keeps skin shine free for several hours.

this is the first primer i have ever used n i really like it. It does keep the oil on ur face under control but it does not stop shine throughout the day. makes ur skin matte does not feel heavy and a really good primer for oily skin ppl like me.

If i have a spot of oil on my face,i can put it on and it mattifies the shine,but im looking for something that actually stops shine before it starts.

As much as I'd hate to admit it, my face is somewhat of an oil factory. And because of this, I have a tendency to get shiny. I used to use Lancome's T. Controle, which is similar in concept but didn't have good lasting power. I purchased this at Sephora because the SA recommended it. It helps control my shine and stave off the shinies until midday for me. Although it doesn't completely obliterate my shininess, I still live this product. It's been a mainstay of my make-up routine for years now. I also like that it's in a plastic tube for two reasons: 1) it's more hygenic and 2) i can cut it and use every last bit of the product.

One little note, you have to apply this after moistuizer and before your foundation/tinted moisturizer/powders. And when you put it on, make sure you rub it all in. Otherwise it will dry and become white...not a good look.

Have and will continue repurchasing.

It's an okay idea, but it doesn't work with my products at all. They sit on top of it funny, and using it has become a nuisance. And for 30$ its a waste.