Mini Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid

4.6 (667)
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Product details

Web ID: 13358963
A primer that delivers a matte look while controlling oil and defending skin.
  • Product Features

    • Product Size: 0.34 oz.
    • SKIN TYPES:
    • For combination and oily skin types.
    • WHAT IT DOES:
    • This mattifying primer 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.
    • The formula also 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.
    • Won't make you break out.
    • 2022 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner for Best Primer
    • KEY INGREDIENTS:
    • Infused with a Silkscreen Complex, witch hazel, salicylic acid and zinc.
    • HOW TO USE:
    • Smooth over clean skin.
    • Wear alone or under makeup to mattify and control oil.
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

667 star ratings, 654 reviews

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74.4% of reviews have 5 stars
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18.3% of reviews have 4 stars
122
4.6% of reviews have 3 stars
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1.2% of reviews have 2 stars
8
1.5% of reviews have 1 star
10

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Neutral.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Neutral.

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654 reviews
Martha
24 days ago
from Midwest

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Oil-absorbing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Confidence

I love this product as a primer and an acne fighter. I tend to break out with other primers due what I feel like could be the barrier of these moisturizing primers. I mean, a primer is meant to smooth your pores but also, keep your makeup in place longer. This product covers both my acne worry and smoths over my skin while holding my makeup in place. Win Win!

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Oil-absorbing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

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9 months ago
from NJ

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

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On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

Chawkins8
9 months ago

Decent job at pore minimizing!

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!

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Customer review from Smashbox US

justjesse43
1 year ago

Fan Favorite!

I have been using this primer for years since its release and no other primer has yet strayed me from it! Its finish is mattifying, lasts me about 8 hours before any oil peeks through my makeup. It is unscented. My only gripe is the packaging makes it hard to get what is left when the product is low. But I make a way haha!

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Gaye
1 year ago

Doesn't Work on Skin with Wrinkles

I'm 77 but still have oily skin. Smashbox Photo Finish Oil and Shine Control has been wonderful over the years, but I can no longer find it. I tried Photo Finish Control Mattifying primer with Salicylic Acid and was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. It doesn't control oil AT ALL, plus it causes my makeup to gather in my wrinkles.

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Response from Smashbox US

1 year ago

Hi Gaye! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid and understand this missed the mark for you. We hope you'll try our Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer instead here: https://bit.ly/PhotoFinishOriginalPrimer. This velvety, lightweight primer instantly smooths and blurs fine lines and pores and helps makeup look and feel better longer. We also invite you to chat live with a Smashbox Artist to discuss exchange/return options here: https://bit.ly/US_SBXchat. They're standing by to assist you!

Muangel.xo
1 year ago

60 Day review

I bought this product and used it for 60 days and let me just be very honest. if you want a flawless base that won't show any shine for hours where applied, if you want a poreless look and many compliments on your base I recommend getting this in the cart ASAP!

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Customer review from Smashbox US

emmac703
2 years ago

MATTIFYING PRIMER

I just recently got this primer & instantly fell in love with it! It feels very lightweight on the skin & rubs in very easily! It's a great base if you have oily skin because it helps control your oils!

Customer review from Smashbox US