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Sunday, April 23, 2017

4 Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primers Tested & Reviewed

Hey everyone! I attended The Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale a few weeks back and I ended up purchasing 3 of the Smashbox Photo Finish Primers. I also had a sample of the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil that I also decided to include in this post.


Price & Where To Buy
Since I was at a Warehouse Sale, I paid $4 for each primer and they were all 0.50 fl oz/15 ml. If you go on the Sephora web site, that size which is the travel size, retails for $20. There is the larger size which is the standard size that sells for $50 and you get 1 oz/30 ml of product inside. Now for the Primer Oil, it goes for $50 and you receive 1 oz of product. You can also purchase the Smashbox Primers at Ulta

The 4 Different Primers
Unfortunately, I can't speak about all of the Smashbox primers because for this simple fact: there are too many of them and I don't own them all! I will be speaking on the 4 that I currently have and I will be giving you a breakdown of each one.

(Bottom to top: Pore Minimizer, Primer Light, Iconic Primer & Primer Oil)


Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer - I had actually used this primer a long time ago in the past and I remembered liking it. It has a silicone kind of texture to it and it glides on easily as well as effortlessly.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light - It does not have a silicone feeling to it and I would describe it more like a lotion that absorbs into the skin right away. If you don't like the silicone feel of the Iconic Primer, then this one may be for you!

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Pore Minimizing - I really do like The Porefessional by Benefit which helps to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, and I am all about any pore minimizing product that I come across! The formula is not purple unlike the bottle and it did minimize the appearance of my pores.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil - I was very skeptical of using this product because I have very oily skin and was very apprehensive about adding more oil onto my skin. This may take some getting used to and you may have to see which way to apply it works best for you. This is a versatile product that can also be used as: a highlighter, on your cuticles, on split ends or even on your elbows! I wish that there was a better way to dispense this product because it can get rather messy. It is definitely the most expensive out of the 4 primers.

How They Wore On My Skin
All of these primers went onto my skin effortlessly and simply glided onto my face helping create a great base for the rest of my makeup. Just make sure not to use too much of any of them or else, they will peel off and your makeup will not lay nicely on your skin. It will look like a reptile that is shedding. 

Would I Recommend? 
Yes, I definitely would recommend these and the great thing about the 4 primers is that there is something for everyone. There is also a green primer that would be great for someone with a lot of redness that they want some coverage for. Also, the 3 foundation primers that I purchased at The Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale are oil-free which is a great plus. I think they are all great depending on which issue I'm facing on a given day and I'm glad to add them to my collection!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. I purchased all three primers myself and the Primer Oil was redeemed with my points on the Sephora web site. Some links are affiliate. All prices are in Canadian dollars unless specified otherwise. 

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4 comments:

  1. I've never tried Smashbox products before; their primers to be specific :) It's good to hear that they work well, gotta try next time. Nice post!

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    1. Thanks so much! They definitely prolong the wear of my makeup throughout the day!

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  2. I don't like using the Primer Oil as a primer for my foundation as it glides very easily. But I like using it after moisturizing before bed to make my skin really smooth!

    Hannah
    Floraful

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    1. It was trial and error for me with this product. I had to really let it sink into my skin before I applied my makeup and I wasn't nearly as shiny throughout the day. Keep in mind that I have VERY oily skin all over, not just in my t-zone. You can also use it as a highlight for a dewy glow. Sounds like a great idea and I'll have to try out your method in conjunction with my moisturizer at night!

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