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Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
What it is: A hydrating foundation primer that leaves an immediate cooling, refreshing sensation on the skin.What it does: Hydration is essential for healthier, younger looking skin and makeup that just looks better. Give your complexion a moisture boost while creating a perfect canvas for foundation application with this lightweight, oil-free formula. It contains Hydraplex12 extract derived from desert plants, which allows the primer to immediately quench parched skin and seal in moisture for hours with a protective barrier that fills in fine lines and pores. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens
Questions & Answers for Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
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do you apply berore or after moisturizer?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
jackmo
(corona, ca)
6 answers
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answer 1
definitely after moisturizer! Good luck!
answered 7 months ago
chaela
(Provo, UT)
answer 2
I apply after moisturizer, right before I put on my makeup.
answered 8 months ago
ellenla
(Los Angeles,CA)
answer 3
I always put this on after my moisturizer. I think of it as my moisturizer needs to penetrate through to my skin and then this primer grabs my make-up and keeps it in place.
answered 8 months ago
Maribee
(Fargo, ND)
answer 4
Primer always goes on after moisturizers.
answered 8 months ago
consumer1
(Tigard, Oregon)
answer 5
I apply this after my moisterizer has absorbed into my skin.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
janetblush
(NYC)
answer 6
Best to use after a moisturizer. However... I would recommend using a moisturizer with a similar consistency... Clinique's moisture surge and Laroche-Posey hydrating light are both great.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
chisox
(Chicago, IL)
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acne?
I have dry,but acne prone skin. I usually do use oil-free products,but have had no luck with most primers with a silicone base. They tend to make my skin look drier and/or breakout. i am interested in this primer,but was wonder if it was acne causing?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
Anonymous
(cincinatti ,OH)
3 answers
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answer 1
Don't do it. I dont have acne (sometimes I do depending on the moisturizer) but I DO have dry skin and I learned the hard way that I'm allergic to it. It gave me chicken skin :(
answered 8 months ago
kittideelux
(Downey, Ca)
answer 2
I have the same issues but working well for me!
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
lwpianist
(Chicago, IL)
answer 3
I break out whenever I try new products! I started using the white, oil free primer but my skin gets drier in the fall/winter, so I thought I would try this hydrating version. (how do I have dry skin and still break out? i have no idea!) This is also oil free! I loved it and it didn't make me breakout! I don't wear it every day, maybe just 2-3 times a week, I highly recommend it. I feel like it helps smooth over my acne so my makeup conceals it better. It's also long lasting so I wasn't constantly going to the bathroom to see if my acne was showing!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
arcanada
(Lexington, KY)
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combination skin
Is this good to use with combination skin?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
Anonymous
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
2 answers
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answer 1
Yesssss! It evened out my dry patches but also stopped the oiliness in my T zone.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
electronicuhh
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
Yes! I have combination skin as well and it feels and looks great!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
yarigisel
(Houston,TX)
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combination, medium
Is it non-comedogenic? I have adult acne that I struggle to control so would like to find out if this would cause breakouts. Thank you.
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
Anonymous
(LA, CA)
2 answers
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answer 1
It is! It is formulated without parabens, glutens and is a vegan product :) All of Smashbox is except for like 1 random lipgloss.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
electronicuhh
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
I have always struggled with breakouts and have very very sensitive skin and have had NO issues with this primer. I would say it is hydrating, so if you don't need the extra moisture, pick one that is for oily skin.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
Anonymous
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How is this new Smashbox primer different from the Smashbox primer that I have been purchasing from Sephora and using for the last year?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
jaychak
(Clifton Park NY)
2 answers
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answer 1
It's less of a silky-silicone feeling texture. This is hard to explain, it's almost like a really light moisturizer but it creates this wonderful seal of moisture in the skin. I recommend switching, I am obsessed.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
electronicuhh
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
This primer is more hydrating than the other primer. So if you have dry skin, this will work wonders.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
koffee
(Mesa, Arizona)
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Ingredients?
What r the ingredients and is this good for aging skin?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
patri20
(staten island, ny)
2 answers
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answer 1
As we age our skin gets drier.The beauty of this certain primer is that it is very moisturizing on aging skin. I love it !
answered 8 months ago
consumer1
(Tigard, Oregon)
answer 2
I am 61 and it works wonders on my skin. It keeps skin moisturized all day!! I think you will love this product!! Don't sleep on it.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
koffee
(Mesa, Arizona)
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for the photo finish new smashbox primer, i dont wear foundation can i use this with just powder?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
figaronme
(la puente, ca)
2 answers
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answer 1
This is AMAZING with there Halo powder! Did you know there powder is talc free and contains Hydrogel? Such a dynamic duo. You can even wear this alone and your skin looks amazing.
I also find that it works amazing with any of my powders, it really softens the look.
I also find that it works amazing with any of my powders, it really softens the look.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
electronicuhh
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
Of course!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
kookiemonster
(Orlando, Florida)
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how is this primer compared to the original one?
I've been using the original Smashbox primer for years and I love it but I was wondering if this one will make me skip moisturizer. Is this better than the original one?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
lauradr
(Texas)
2 answers
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answer 1
I love it for winter! I used to use the light in the summer months for my acne prone skin, the women who recommended this suggested this is a great bet for acne prone skin in the winter months~
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
lwpianist
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
I like this primer much better. The original photo finish feels a bity greasy for me and it doesn't keep my face matte. I feel like I have to blot my nose all long. this ner primer is just amazing...so refreshing and really control the shine on my t-zone area. I hoe this answer your question.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
coincoin
(dayton, ohio)
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Would this product be too much for oily skin ?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
avon
2 answers
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answer 1
My nose gets shiny by noon or so, and I use this and haven't noticed it getting any MORE shiny. I don't know if that helps, but there you have it!
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
Anonymous
answer 2
I think this product will actually will help to matify your face. I mean, the main purpose of primer is to control oil so the make up will stay longer on your face
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
coincoin
(dayton, ohio)
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Can this be refrigerated
I put it into the refrigerator one day because it was in the car and the car was hot. When I used it the next morning it was so wonderful the coolness was great. Will the product breakdown by refrigeration?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
peb1028
(Frisco, Texas)
2 answers
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answer 1
It actually helps to preserve it :)
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
electronicuhh
(Chicago, IL)
answer 2
Hello Ped1028,
I refrigerate my products all the time. I think that this will prolong the longevity of the product. I think it is great to put your eye creams in the refrigerator because, when you apply it to your eye it feels cooling. I hope that this is helpful.
I refrigerate my products all the time. I think that this will prolong the longevity of the product. I think it is great to put your eye creams in the refrigerator because, when you apply it to your eye it feels cooling. I hope that this is helpful.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
1877SEPHORA
(San Francisco, CA)