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Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer is an oil-controlling primer that delivers a matte look while defending skin and perfecting makeup infused with a Silkscreen Complex, Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, + Zinc.
Features
- Creates a breathable, silky barrier that perfects the canvas by smoothing skin and strengthening it against damage from environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light.
- Keeps skin looking matte without drying it out.
- Excess oil production is kept in check.
- Creates a lightweight, breathable skin barrier.
- Blurs imperfections and minimizes the look of pores.
- Helps makeup glide on and look better longer.
- Non-acnegenic: Won't make you break out.
- Suggested for combination and oily skin types.
- Delivers a matte finish.
- Cruelty-free.
- 2022 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner for Best Primer
Key Ingredients
- A Silkscreen Complex - Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae: Formula helps nourish, balance, and defend skin.
- Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc: Help to control oil.
Formulated Without
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Sulfates - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
- Mineral Oil
- Animal or animal derived ingredients & byproducts
Step 1: Smooth over clean skin.
Step 2: Wear alone or under makeup to mattify and control oil
Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol. Please Be Aware That Ingredient Lists May Change Or Vary From Time To Time. Please Refer To The Ingredient List On The Product Package You Receive For The Most Up To Date List Of Ingredients.
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Questions
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Is this safe to use on your eyelids under eyeshadow?
- Asked by Kitty
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThank you for your question! While we don't recommend Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer on the eyelids, you will find a very effective shadow primer in Smashbox Photo Finish Intensify 24 Hour Shadow Primer. This lightweight gel can be applied right before shadows to intensify your shadow's color and and provide stay put hold for up to 24 hours!Was this answer helpful to you
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I have purchased this so many times over the last few years and recently ive noticed sometimes the product inside is white and others its yellow? Its always the same primer but whats the reason behind the color change?
- Asked by Ginny
- Official Answer By Smashbox USHello! Your comments are important, and we want to connect you with the right team. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to our Consumer Care team at 877-698-4301 to share your concerns.Was this answer helpful to you
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Could i use under the eye area
- Asked by E
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThe Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer is a game-changer! This primer is your new BFF when it comes to oil control and pore minimization. Infused with a Silkscreen Complex, Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc, this skincare-powered formula creates a breathable, silky barrier that works wonders for your skin. It not only smooths your skin but also strengthens it against environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light. Here's the best part: just apply it in light layers under the eye area for a smooth, flawless look. This formula starts working its mattifying magic in seconds and keeps your makeup looking amazing for up to 12 hours. Was this answer helpful to you
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Why is the primer sometimes yellow in color and other times white in color?
- Asked by Cate
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThank you for reaching out with your question about Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer. With regard to your concern, we want to connect you with the right team and invite you to contact our Consumer Care Team at 877-698-4301. You may reach our Consumer Care Team Monday to Friday: 9 AM EST - 7 PM EST or Saturday & Sunday 10 AM EST - 6PM EST. Please note these hours of operation may change during peak periods and special circumstances.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Would I apply this before or after moisturizer? I don't typically wear foundation and am just lhooing not to shone later in the day. I work in an office and use a conputer (read: blue light concerns) for most of the day.
- Asked by Kai
- Official Answer By Smashbox USGreat question! Apply our Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer after your moisturizer to control oil, mattify and protect against blue light.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
love it!
Happy Wednesday Everyone 💜 I hope the first week of the new year is going swell for you all. 💜 This primer was gifted to me by @influenster & @smashbox last week and I have been using it for the past 3 days. So far I have been pleasantly surprised by how well the primer works. It blends into my s...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Horrible replacement for the oil and shine control primer!!!
I used the oil and shine control primer everyday in my t-zone. It smoothed out an old chicken pox scar on my forehead so much that it was nearly undetectable even to myself. It kept me matte in the t-zone, and gave my skin a smooth almost porcelain like finish. This new "mattifying" primer is so thi...
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Finally!
I have VERY oily skin, especially in my t-zone. I have tried soooo many primers (high end and drugstore). I am always super shiny within a couple hours after I do my makeup. I did some research once again and came across this product- it is pricey but tried the travel size to test it out. THIS WORKS!!! Just try it! Highly recommend!
Didn't work for me
My skin is a tad bit on the oily side, so I thought that this would help with my skin. However, once I used it with my matt finish foundation, my face looked too cakey and dry. I am in my early 30s and this aged me five years. I returned it for their hydration primer and prefer it.
Decent job at pore minimizing!
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I'm really enjoying this primer. I'm not a big fan of matte finishes but this isn't overly matter, I'd say it's more in between satin and matte. It's very soft and silky smooth and does a decent job of minimizing pores. A little bit goes a long way. Makeup applies well over it and doesn't pill or separate. Overall I'm happy with how it performs and I'd recommend this primer!
Love this primer!
I have very oily skin and have tried all kinds of primers, both drugstore and high end and this has to be my new favorite! Today I had my make up on for 8+ hours and did not have to oil plot at all! Usually, I have to blot my face around the 4 hour mark, and then every couple hours after but this primer helped my makeup stay matte and looked so fresh all day!
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I have really oily skin and this product only kept my skin shine free for like 4-6 hours. It does keep my skin blurred for photographs though.
