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Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

The experts at Smashbox Studios Los Angeles know that a flawless, print-worthy image requires retouching and color-correcting.This season brings you a revolutionary foundation primer formula that helps fill in fine lines and even out discoloration for a seamless finish.

Average Rating: 4.16 of 5 4.2 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 18 Questions |  23 Answers

Reviews for Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

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makeupisawesome
location new jersey
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 11.20.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

i have clear skin just red under the eyes from being tired. I bought the purple one it didnt make my skin look any different but it did feel super smooth.. i returned it ans bought the green one for under my eyes it makes my skin tone lokk even but must use foundation bc it has a green tint
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MenI
location Fresno, California
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age over 54
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Feels like silk - 11.18.09
Quick Take: luxurious silky feeling

I love the silky feel of this product. It allows me to use less foundation with more even coverage. Shipping from Sephora was very slow.
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DDahs
location Manahawkin, NJ
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Fair
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Smooth Operator - 11.18.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing, fills in lines/wrinkles, smoothing

This is one of my must-haves. Smashbox exceeds my expectations of what a primer should be. Color adjust cannot be beat for neutralizing red tones as it lays the smoothest foundation for my other products. I have tried other primers, but this is THE best!
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wootz
location Camarillo, CA
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Medium
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Great Color Corection and base - 11.18.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, creates a good barrier between make up and skin

The green color correction is perfect for disguising surface redness. I don't leave home without it !
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yuqi
location Calgary,AB
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 11.15.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

my forever love.. that's my third one.
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6Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

tallgirl9
location Bothell, wa
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Good coverage - 11.15.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

So light yet covers up my red checkes. A little goes a long way so well worth the price. Helps my foundation to stay on longer.
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StillAGirl
location Southern CA
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Light
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Does What It Says - 11.15.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

Purchased the green primer as I have a enough redness that it comes through my foundation. Switched to this about 3 weeks ago after getting tired of the mess mineral foundations were making in my bathroom. Goes on smooth, takes a small amount to do the job, doesn't make my face itch, and makes the foundation look a bit more polished. Will definately be buying this again
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Chocolate
location San Francisco, Ca
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Everybody should try it at least once - 11.13.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight

So far, this is the only primer that has done what it says. It creates an even coat over the skin to prime it for foundation. I used the green one because I have some red blotches in areas and it definitely minimized the redness. I give it a 4 because sometimes when I'm rubbing it over my face, the primer seems to roll up and collect into a ball. But once I distribute it to a surface of my face that hasn't been covered in primer, it evens out just fine. I think it's because it's oil-free?
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LinBR
location Weston, FL
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Fair
Age over 54
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
foundation primer - 11.12.09
Quick Take: lightweight

love this product. Makes puting on foundation so much easier.
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10Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

MCMC1
location Chula Vista, CA
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 3 of 5 (3 out of 5 )
- 11.11.09
I like the color and it does feel smooth by it makes my skin look and feel greasy, so I'm not loving it that much.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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11Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

Jumbojoan
location Winnipeg, Manitoba
Age over 54
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer - 11.11.09
I am not sure yet if this makes any difference. It doesn't seem to help hide my red spots, I have roseaca and I am always looking for products to curb the redness.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Heather37421
location Chattanooga, TN
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
LOVE IT! - 11.06.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight

I started using the green 02/08 and love it.. I have very red skin, not sure why, but I do... I have tried other products, but always come back, so I'm not going to stray again. If you have red skin, get the green it works like no other!!
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Polski
location Chicago Il
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Best foundation primer. - 11.06.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, allow for smooth even application of foundation.

This product neutralizes my reddish undertones and allows you to get the most out of your foiundation without resorting to heavy coverage.
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cvelez124
location Chicago, IL
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Helps makeup go on smoothly - 11.05.09
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing

I really like this primer. It has a soft, powdery finish and only takes a little bit for a lot of coverage. It really helps on those problem skin days when makeup doesn't want to go on smoothly, or when I need it to last a long time.
The green tint did not make a very noticeable difference for my skintone because the consistency is too thin.
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Kayjo
location kingston TN
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Love Smashbox Primer! - 11.02.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing, wonderful base layer for makeup.

I love Smashbox Primer. I've tried several other brands and this one is by far the best. Now I never put on make up without it.
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Kathys2
location Staten Island, NY
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Great Product!!! - 11.01.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

I use the green color photo finish primer. I love it! It gives my face a silky finish, helps my foundation go on easier, and is covering my red spots.
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jamie20
location mountville pa
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.30.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing

if i don't have time to do my makeup, i still put this on. evens out my skin
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KaylasAunt
location Walnut Creek, CA
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Good for roseacea - 10.29.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight

I have a very mild case of roseacea, and the green primer works well to tone it down before I apply foundation. I love how smooth my skin is after I apply this product. My foundation stays in place all day.

This primer is not absorbed by the skin. It clings as the top layer filling in little flaws so foundation looks smooth.

I do think this is overpriced considering the ingredients are nothing rare, but Smashbox does mix it all up perfectly so I guess you have to pay for that.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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YODA12
location OTTUMWA, IOWA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
SMASHBOX PRIMER - 10.29.09
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing, fabulous

LOVE IT, GOES ON SUPER SMOOTH AND MAKEUP JUST SLIDES ON OVER IT
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20Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

van1234

Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 10.28.09
Quick Take: lightweight

This is lightweight and helps my foundation go on easier, but it doesn't last long covering my redness.
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