Smashbox’s Photo Finish line of foundation primers has received amazing hype, and I just wouldn’t be the Beauty Bunny if I didn’t try a product with so much press. My uneven skin tone persuaded me to pick up the Color Correcting formula in Blend, which at the price seemed like the safest buy (’cause who wants to be left with a big tub of green stuff?)
First of all, the texture is fabulous. I thought it would be greasy from how oily it seemed coming out of the container, but it went on silky and felt great. It has a mild but pleasant citrus scent. As far as color correcting, it does correct redness and the dark circles under my eyes, but the effect isn’t super intense. I was a little concerned because it looked dark and sort of orange-y in the bottle, but it went on natural and pretty. Now if you have deep circles or a real zit, you’ll still need concealer/foundation, but that’s part of the point, isn’t it?
Appropriately, Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer is best at prepping skin for foundation. It’s very effective at helping my makeup last all day without touch ups. Foundation goes on smooth, fine lines are filled in, and pores look smaller. Makeup glides on nicely, and I seem to need less product to cover my face. (Keep in mind that if you have dry or flaky skin, you’ll still need to use a good moisturizer underneath. The primer makes skin smooth, but won’t add extra moisture or oil.) Make up seems to stay in place better & longer as well, and under-eye concealer goes on much much nicer. Overall, I was very impressed.
The verdict: 5/5 stars! if you’re going to use a foundation primer, this is the way to go.
Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer sells at Beauty.com for $38.
I agree with you, this product is great. I have large pores and I put this product on before makuupe and the makup goes on smooth and stays on top of my skin instead of in my pores.
I love how it corrects my uneven skin tone. Thanks.