Photo Finish Foundation Primer - Pore Minimizing

Smashbox

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3.4

71 reviews
58%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Methicone, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Water\Aqua\Eau, Coconut Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)

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    3.0
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    Magapurna

    7 years ago

    I bought this on an impulse together with the "color correcting" (green) primer and out of the two I definitely like this one less. It does make the pores look somewhat smaller but I find it very...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairGrey, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    kalliex

    7 years ago

    Underwhelmed, like I had a feeling I would be. I've used the smashbox blemish control primer and wasn't really a fan. Didn't help acne or help with the look/feel/longevity of my foundation. What...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    bhindblueeyes68

    7 years ago

    Meh. This primer isn't that great, especially because it doesn't do what it says it will. The feel is very silky smooth, and it has a flesh color tone, which is great for lighter skinned people I...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    amnesiadream

    7 years ago

    I bought the sample size and I'm glad that I did. Has a silicone feel to it, flesh tone colored and a velvety feel to it. Makes my skin feel nice but does nothing for the look of my pores. I have...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairOther, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kaylanault

    8 years ago

    Did not live up to my expectations. I paid $50 in-store at Sephora (then noticed it was $39 online!). This primer peels and flakes after a while and did not smooth out my t-zone larger pores as...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    Iralavelle17

    8 years ago

    I just bought this primer in full size yesterday at sephora in Singapore. It costs S$72. Initially i bought the blemish primer but after reading the reviews here on makeupalley, ive changed my mind...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ZacharyC

    8 years ago

    This primer makes my skin look so smooth, blurred, and poreless. Definitely a huge fan of the results by itself. But I'm disappointed in its ability to keep foundation settling in facial lines-...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    hayleygvan

    8 years ago

    I recently purchased the travel size of this primer as a trial. It's the first high end primer I've used, before then I used Mecca Cosmetica 'To Save Face' and Max Factor Facefinity but they always...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    tigirlyly

    8 years ago

    I love Smashbox photofinish primer, and decided to give this Pore Minimizer primer a try. So glad I did. The color and consistency reminds me a lot of Benefits Porefessional primer (which I like...

    About reviewer (654 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    annasiff

    8 years ago

    MY HOLY GRAIL PRIMER I have slightly enlarged pores on my cheeks and this blurs them out perfectly. A little goes a long way. I use this under any and all foundations or even on it's own on...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    janerover

    8 years ago

    This is without a doubt, the worst primer I have ever used! I have large pores and combo skin. I also have fair skin. When I use this, it seems to cover my pores well. I then layer with...

    About reviewer (160 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Iluntasunaeder

    8 years ago

    I bought this because I was hoping to find something that could minimize my pores, and it did. I use this in conjunction with ud all nighter and it really did minimize my pores and have my makeup...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    encelia

    8 years ago

    This is an HG product for me. I was unimpressed with Benefit Poreforessional; it seemed a little greasy to me. This one is a very silicone dry oil type formula - if you don't like those, steer...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    IwantaTardis

    8 years ago

    This is the first pore minimizing primer I've tried, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. When I put this stuff on in the morning it seems to work fine, as in my pores are definitely...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    asianproblem

    8 years ago

    It has similar texture and finishing with Benefit Poreless Primer, works well but not that great, gives me a matte look with no correction to my redness. I don't recommend this primer for dry...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    AuroraSom

    8 years ago

    I've never really tried a pore minimizing primer and didn't think they worked and I got a sample which I didn't see in the bag till recently and this is amazing! I'm definitely gonna have to buy...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Miltonh81

    8 years ago

    I love this primer even more than my beloved Rimmel 002! Reason being is that this really really blurs my open pores on my cheeks but mainly on my nose which can look like a strawberry with...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tanyaw168

    9 years ago

    Love it. Doesn't bother my acne prone skin and really helps my foundation stay put. I only use it on my t zone. I apply to my skin after letting my moisturizer sink in and before foundation. Been...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dvrkdivine

    9 years ago

    This primer is magic! I fell in love with this since I Bought it and I would definitely buy again! I have sensitive/dry skin and it works perfectly

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kaseykorcal

    9 years ago

    I really wanted to like this primer but it just doesn't sit well under my foundation. I use the too faced born this way foundation and for some reason it breaks up when I use this. It does minimize...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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