Friday, October 18

Smashbox Photo Finish primer


Smashbox photo finish primer is one of those products that every blogger has heard of and I regularly see it popping up in favourites posts and it always seems to get good feedback. I don't usually bother with a primer which has why it has taken me so long to try it for myself, but after a recent foundation disaster I found myself suddenly in need of a primer and this was the first one that sprung to mind.

I picked it up from Boots in the travel size version (12ml) for £12.50, and I won't lie it did hurt a little paying so much for such a tiny tube but considering how I only need the tiniest bit it should last a long time. At first I wasn't sure on the gel texture of the primer, it applies very smoothly and I was worried it felt a little greasy however after I apply my foundation I can't even tell it is there. What I have been most impressed with is how smooth my foundation applies after using this. I have relatively large pores ( okay, they're huge) and they're almost undetectable after a smidge of primer and my foundation looks so much smoother and even. It has also been working miracles and keeping my t-zone matte and relatively shine free all day, even after 8 hour days at work, which at the moment is no mean feat! 

13 comments:

  1. Yay another photo ready fan :) I love this primer & honestly don't think I'd even want to try another, it's amazing stuff.
    Maybe Its Megan Leigh xx

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    1. I'm pretty amazed by it too! I thought it might just be hype but it's really been doing an amazing job xx

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  2. I really wanted to try this primer, but the price put me off as I'm so skint at the moment! I might try the travel size one though as it's cheaper - didn't actually realise it came in smaller sizes. Thanks! :) Megan x

    www.littlerenault.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. I really wanted to try this primer, but the price put me off as I'm so skint at the moment! I might try the travel size one though as it's cheaper - didn't actually realise it came in smaller sizes. Thanks! :) Megan x

    www.littlerenault.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. I really wanted to try this primer, but the price put me off as I'm so skint at the moment! I might try the travel size one though as it's cheaper - didn't actually realise it came in smaller sizes. Thanks! :) Megan x

    www.littlerenault.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I didn't until recently either! it's always wise to try a mini one first just so you know if you'll like it without having to fork out loads!xx

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  5. This is something on my wishlist - but I can't bring myself to pay that much at the moment :(
    Megan x | MeganRoisinn

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    1. I was a bit like that too, so that's why I went for the travel sized version, just in case it didnt live up to the hype!xx

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  6. Sounds like an excellent primer and I'd love to try it! Xx

    http://makeupbycandlelight.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. I have heard loads about this primer :) And I really need to get my hands in one! This would be a perfect primer to try, have also heard loads about Smashbox - haven't tried anything from the brand, but I'm dying to!

    Great post

    Mlhauken // Beauty, Lifestyle & a bit Fashion

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  8. I've just finished a tiny sample of this and have to say, I may need to go out and buy the bigger size :) I love how great my foundation applies with this

    http://peace-loveandmake-up.blogspot.co.uk/

    Stacey x

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