Smash Box Foundation Primer

[rockinmakeup]

Re: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

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Originally Posted by jenii I like it, too. It's really good stuff. But, for some reason, I can't use it on my forehead. It makes me break out there, but NOWHERE ELSE. Isn't that crazy?! Well, whatever, I can still use it everywhere else. I like it. I've heard you can also use it as a base for e/s, but I haven't tried that yet.

hey hun, i work for smashbox and i was wondering how you breakout on your forehead..is it like instant or over time. the reason i ask is because the primer is silicone and water based and silicone can not be absorbed into the skin...so basically your primer is sitting at the top of the skin which makes it extremely difficult for breakouts. let me know cause i might be able to help you out.

as far as a eyeshadow base it wont work at all because of the silicone it will just slip the shadow off your lid. we make a product called "lip & lid" primer which one side is designed for eyeshadow base and the other a lipstick/lipgloss base

have a great day!
-natasha

 

[msmack]

Re: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

thanks for the conformation on the e/s primer... although i already had an incident :0

 

[ch33tah]

Re: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

i just got two samples of this stuff and i'm soooo amazed. i use studio stick as my foundation, and this photo finish foundation primer makes my skin just like velvet and the foundation glides on soooo smoooth. i usually have to pile on the face cream before i put on my foundation, but not anymore.

i'm going to buy a bottle of it once my two samples run out, which i think wont be fore another few weeks.


love this stuff!

 

[jenii]

Re: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

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Originally Posted by rockinmakeup hey hun, i work for smashbox and i was wondering how you breakout on your forehead..is it like instant or over time.

It was pretty instant. Got a painful one next to my eyebrow, and a smaller, less-painful one in the middle of my forehead (it's kinda still there, after like two weeks). Since I haven't used it on my forehead, but the blemish is still there, I'm thinking it was just a coincidence.

I'll start using it on my forehead again for a couple of days, and see if it happens again.

 

[AprilBomb]

Re: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

I agree, this product is insanely good. I wear it every day, and it helps keep my concealer on all day - especially under my eyes on my dark circles. I didn't have time to put it on yesterday, and I realized how bleak life was before I found it, because none of my make-up smoothed onto my skin like it does if you use this. If I had to live without this... I just don't want to even consider it!

 

[martygreene]

merged two threads on the same subject runnning concurrently.

 

[Jacq-i]

I just bought this yesterday. When I tested it on my hand at Sephora, it was fantastic! Soft, matte, smooth, and overall great. I excitedly purchased the primer to go.

This morning, I put it on, and it started tingling. I thought 'Maybe it's supposed to tingle a little' and proceeded to put the rest of my makeup on. After about 20 minutes, it had changed from tingling to burning. I washed all my makeup and found 5 little pimples on my jawline.

I must be allergic to something in there.

Stupid sensitive skin! I'll have to return it tomorrow.

I wanted to love it!

 

[mzreyes]

do you HAVE to wear foundation over it? what about a foundation powder? like something similar to studiofix (which I do NOT use anymore because it broke me out!!). I hear so many good things about this product and I want to try it because sometimes my powder creases.. I rarely wear foundation though, so yea.. will it work under a powder foundation? or even regular powder?

 

[MACisME]

ive been thinking to use this.. but the real question is.. how great is it when u take photos? since it is a photo primer haha ? anyone know

 

[june19th]

I have to admit I was really turned off by primers in general for a while after using MAC Prep n' Prime (which on me at least, made my skin uneven and definitely did clog my pores! :/) but I tried a sample of PhotoFinish, and fell in love! Then I invested in a full size. It does make a difference in the way your foundation sets, and I've had no breakouts whatsoever! Makeup lasts longer, and looks great longer! Lots of love to Smashbox for this product!

 

[contrabassoon]

I am an NC35, I tend to get random breakouts on my forehead and nose, and I have undereye circles, question:
Which of the three Photo Finish Colour Correcting should I use? The Violet one or the Yellow one?

 

[pinkstar]

How much do you use for a full face application? I have some at home, but I'm not sure how much to apply...

 

[electric-shake]

I just picked up a few samples of this stuff when I was at the Smashbox counter in Shoppers Drug Mart yesterday, and I am definitely going to buy a bottle as soon as I go back!
It keeps my skin smooth and my makeup bright - all day. Definitely better than any primer I've ever used.

 

[bambidandi]

We don't have smashbox here

So i was wondering is there any other primer (or photofinish?) that has the same effect on your skin??

 

[bambidandi]

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Originally Posted by electric-shake I just picked up a few samples of this stuff when I was at the Smashbox counter in Shoppers Drug Mart yesterday, and I am definitely going to buy a bottle as soon as I go back! It keeps my skin smooth and my makeup bright - all day. Definitely better than any primer I've ever used.

Shoppers Drug mart? Did you mean the Canadian one? Hmm its weird cuz i never see Smashbox products in Shoppers

 

[Chrissi]

I only discovered it last month, but I *LOVE* it!

 

[pookus]

This is one of my favorite products and one of the few things I continually repurchase. I have used the Clarins, which I like, and the LG, which I hate, but I keep coming back to Photo FInish. In particular, I like the bronze version. If I wear it under foundation, I get the same great results as the original version and it is sheer enough color-wise that it doesnt affect my foundation color. But the nice thing about the bronze is that I can also wear it without any foundation at all and it gives me a healthy natural glow and makes my skin look and feel smooth.

 

[mzreyes]

bump!!!!

How you do apply the primer? I got a sample of it from sephora, and today I attempted to apply it with my 190 brush, and it sorta started to ball up on me?? So I applied to the rest of my face with my fingers. But yea.. is there a particular brush I need to use, or are fingers ok?

 

[LatinaRose]

I apply primer with my fingers. This one balled up on me too and I think it feels a little "filmy". Make Up For Ever's primer kicks this ones ass.

 

[mzreyes]

thanks! I just might go into sephora to get a sample of MUFE. I didn't buy smashbox's yet, I just have a sample of it.