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Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer

Smashbox

Current Price $42.00

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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Hyaluronic acid

Details & care

What it is: A primer that delivers a matte while controlling oil and defending skin.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination to oily skin types.

What it does: This mattifying primer creates a breathable, silky barrier that perfects the canvas by smoothing skin and strengthening it against damage from environmental aggressors like pollution and light.

How to use: Smooth over clean skin twice daily. Wear alone or under makeup to mattify and control oil.

  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; mineral oil–free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Item #6876551

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Edta, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, Bht, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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This item is Final Sale and is not eligible for returns or exchanges.

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Smashbox

Smashbox is a beauty brand born out of a photo studio: the legendary Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles, named for the iconic box-style camera introduced in the early 1900s that produced the first snapshots. Smashbox cosmetics feel good, are easy to wear and are thoroughly tested and photographed at the studio. This inclusive brand strives to demystify makeup with problem-solving products.

Reviews

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Most helpful positive review

Nov 21, 2025
Prepared
Great primer keeps my face nice and matte lid helps the makeup go on flawlessly
Nette B
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Most helpful critical review

July 31, 2022
HORRIBLE REPLACEMENT FOR OIL AND SHINE CONTROL
I am a long-time Smashbox primer user so I wanted to give this new primer a chance. I was using the old Oil and Shine control and loved it so much. Devastated when discontinued. So I tried the new one and it is not even close to being as good as the old one. The old primer made my skin so smooth, blurred and no shine. This one still leaves a shine and does not feel good on my skin- somehow still tacky feeling. Not sure why they did not keep the old one around for those of us that prefer it. This new one is a big miss and I will be looking for a new brand unfortunately unless Smashbox would bring back the old Oil and Shine control.
NCMOM
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Nette B
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Nov 21, 2025
Prepared
Great primer keeps my face nice and matte lid helps the makeup go on flawlessly
YShar
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Verified purchase
Aug 15, 2024
Matte Face Primer
Great face primer
Aldi Sarkic
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Aug 15, 2024
Great for Oily Skin!
liked the product especialy for oily and acne prone skin. I would purchase the product again.
emmac703
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Oct 11, 2023
MATTIFYING PRIMER
I just recently got this primer & instantly fell in love with it! It feels very lightweight on the skin & rubs in very easily! It's a great base if you have oily skin because it helps control your oils!
jennam358
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Oct 10, 2023
My favorite primer ever!
I've been using this primer for YEARS (back when the packaging was still light blue) and haven't found anything that compares. I have very oily skin and this primer prevents me from looking like an oil slick halfway through my day. It also doesn't feel drying or stripping on my skin and lays nicely under my makeup. I even use it on days when I'm not wearing face makeup for oil control! Even though it is on the pricier side, a little goes a long way and I will never regret spending the extra money on this primer!
mandquill
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June 7, 2023
My new favorite
This primer works amazing on my combo skin . It's great at containing my oils . I love how well this makes my makeup look . It's texture is great and controls the shiny skin I have .
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Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer
Smashbox
Current Price $42.00