Smashbox :
Photo Finish Foundation Primer To Go
[$25 CAD 15ml]
Beauty Stars : 4
Review : Many makeup artists use primers before foundations to help the foundation go on smoother and help it to last longer. With the
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, it has a silicone-base, so it definitely leaves the skin ultra smooth and silky. You have to let it absorb for a minute, otherwise if you apply foundation right away, it could end up smearing or sliding around on the face. Fine lines and pores tend to look minimized and should mattify the face. However some people who have excessively oily skin might only be mattified for a couple of hours only.
I find it works best with other silicone-based foundations ie.
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation. Silicone repels water, so mixing a silicone-based primer with water-based foundation might not yield the best result. The
Smashbox Primer has active ingredients such as Vitamin A, C and E, peptides, grape seed extract, green tea, etc. that provide antioxidant protection. However, there are some people out there that are allergic to silicone, so it’s always good to do a patch test before buying. Overall, I was pleased with the product (when paired with the right foundation) and liked the travel-size, as a little goes a long way and is compact for my makeup kit.
Makeup Review :
Maggie Ng
