Smashbox Photo Finish Oil-Free Primer

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Packaging:
Matte black box. The squeeze tube is a shiny clear plastic skinny & flat thing. The size of the tip is about 3mm and comes with a hygienic plastic seal. It's durable even for travelling, you can see how much product is left and cut open the tube to scoop out remaining product.

Smell:
Silicone.

Colour:
Clear matte.

Texture/ Formula:
It is a thick gel, that has a very siliconey feel to it. The formula is oil free and easily absorbed. I've had no breakouts, sensitivity or irritations with this. It's easily applied with fingers. When it is applied on the face it leaves a slippery film on my hands that I have to wipe away that I'm not a fan of but I'm nit picking here. A small amount is needed to adequately cover the face.

I didn't see much reduction in the size of my pores. It did help my foundation grip on and really increased the longevity of my makeup for over 12hrs! Truly impressed with that. My skin felt hydrated even after all my makeup had been removed. It does leave a matte finish on the face, making my skin look soft. Throughout the day the primer still kept shine away.

Apart from the silicone feel on my hands that isn't hard to get used too, I love this primer. This is suited for all skin types and if you have a specific skin concern such as dullness, Smashbox have a primer for that. If you want a good all round primer, then this is worth a try.

Available:
From Mecca Cosmetica, meccacosmetica.com.au for $53 for 30ml/1fl.oz. I got mine from Sephora for US$42.

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