SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMERIZER

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Rating : 2/5

Price : $42.00

Size : 1 oz

Where to Buy : Where to Buy : smashbox.com, Ulta, Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom

Cruelty Free : Yes

One product put Smashbox on the map and that is their original Photo Finish primer. Since its original launch it has won several awards and made the company thousands of dollars. Since that product did so well, a few years later Smashbox released a variety of additional primers to add to their line. There is truly a primer for every skin type. I'm a huge fan of their original primer, but as you all know, I have very dry skin. So during the winter months I always have to add a little extra hydration to my makeup routine. According to their website, this product haws three key ingredients; triple hyaluronic acid, niacimide, and a silkscreen complex. Their unique silkscreen complex is comprised of powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid, algae, probiotics, and vitamins to protect and nourish skin. This primer also helps to defend against blue light damage and pollution. If I'm being honest, this product really doesn't do much. In my opinion, it's basically a glorified moisturizer. I think it had the possibility of being really great but the formula is just too runny and thin to create a proper barrier that most primers have. It works and looks great, but it only lasts about four hours. After that, I started to notice creasing in my makeup and skin looking greasy. I'll use this product if I have a short event, but for long wear use, this just doesn’t cut it. I also think it is incredibly overpriced for what it does. There are just so many other primers on the market that work better and are way cheaper. I say stick to the original Photo Finish primer and skip this one.