FACE & MAKEUP PRIMERS

Smashbox face primers blur, prep, and hydrate for smooth
long-lasting makeup or a no-makeup look

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Photo Finish Invisible Spf 45 Broad Spectrum Primer

Protects skin with no white cast

1 fl oz / 30 mL

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The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer

Smooths & blurs fine lines + texture

1 fl oz / 30mL

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Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer with Rose, Algae & Mushroom

Reduces redness, calms visible irritation + strengthens skin

0.34 fl oz / 10 mL

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Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid

Instantly magnifies + controls oil under makeup for up for 12 hours

1 fl oz / 30 mL

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Photo Finish Pore Vanishing Primer

Vanishes pores & locks in makeup up to 12 hours

0.34 fl oz / 10 mL

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Photo Finish Primerizer+ Hydrating Primer with Triple Hyaluronic Acid

Silicone-free primer with 72-hour hydration

1 fl oz / 30 mL

On-Set Essentials: Prime + Set

Prime and set makeup for all-day wear and finish

Assorted Sizes

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Photo Finish Intensify 24 Hour Shadow Primer

24 hour staying power and intensifies eye shadow

0.34 fl oz / 10 mL

3 SECONDS TO BETTER MAKEUP

Whatever your skin needs, there's a primer for that

Why Primer

SMOOTH & BLUR PRIMER

SKIN TYPE:
All skin types

FINISH:
Smooth, satin finish

BENEFIT:
Smooths & blurs uneven texture and fine lines

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Pore Vanishing Primer

SKIN TYPE:
All skin types

FINISH:
Semi-matte soft-focus

BENEFIT:
Minimizes pores + grips makeup for 12HRS

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Invisible SPF 45 Primer

SKIN TYPE:
All skin types

FINISH:
Dewy finish

BENEFIT:
Crystal-clear UV protection + skin hydration

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Oil Control Primer

SKIN TYPE:
Oily or combination

FINISH:
Matte, no dryness

BENEFIT:
Mattifying, 12HR oil control under your makeup

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ANTI-REDNESS PRIMER

SKIN TYPE:
All skin types

FINISH:
Soft, satin finish

BENEFIT:
Instantly neutralizes redness + soothes skin

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HYDRATING PRIMER

SKIN TYPE:
Normal to dry skin

FINISH:
Soft, dewy finish

BENEFIT:
Provides 72HR hydration + smooths skin

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What Is Face Primer?

Our Photo Finish primers are the ultimate multitaskers — they provide real skincare benefits, smooth and prep your skin for better makeup application, and lock in your makeup for longer wear. Plus, they double as the perfect base for when you want to go makeup-free. Photo Finish Primers aren’t one size fits all — our multi-tasking formulas are customized for your skin. So whether you’re looking for redness reduction, blurred texture, SPF protection, hydration, there’s a primer for that.

When Should I Use Face Primer In My Routine?

Face primer should be the last step of your skincare, and if you use a multitasking primer like one of our Photo Finish Primers, it might even shorten your routine (win-win). As always, try it out and see what works best for your skin. SPF should generally precede primer, especially if it’s thinner than the primer or if you want help controlling the finish of your sunscreen. If you’d rather remove that step altogether, we recommend trying the Invisible SPF 45 Broad Spectrum Primer.

Which Face Primer Should I Use?

The best way to find your perfect primer is to start with what your skin needs the most. Pore blurring? Shine control? Redness reduction? Photo Finish Primers aren’t one size fits all — we have a multi-tasking formula for every skincare need.

The Original Smooth & Blur Primer
• Makes makeup look better, longer
• Smooths and blurs the look of uneven texture and fine lines
• Helps makeup glide on smoothly
• Smooth, satin finish
• For all skin types

Pore-Vanishing Blurs Pores Primer
• Locks in makeup for up to 12 hours
• Instantly minimizes the look of pores without clogging
• Helps makeup glide on smoothly
• Semi-matte soft-focus finish
• For all skin types

Invisible SPF 45 Broad Spectrum Primer
• Improves makeup
• Protects and hydrates skin with SPF 45 and Hyaluronic Acid
• Antioxidant protection
• Dries down with a crystal clear finish with no white cast
• Dewy finish
• For all skin types

Oil Control Mattify Primer
• Makes makeup look better, longer
• Instantly mattifies and controls oil under makeup for up to 12 hours with Salicylic Acid, Witch Hazel + Zinc
• Strengthens skin with Algae, Antioxidants, and Vitamins
• Matte finish without dryness
• For oily or combination skin

Hydrating Primerizer Primer+
• Makes makeup look better, longer
• Delivers 72-hour hydration with Triple Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
• Strengthens skin with Algae, Antioxidants, and Vitamins
• Silicone-free, lightweight & breathable
• Soft, dewy finish
• For normal to dry skin

Anti-Redness Correct & Soothe Primer
• Makes makeup look better, longer
• Reduces visible redness with color-correcting green pigment
• Calms skin with Algae, Rose, and Mushroom
• Strengthens skin with Hyaluronic Acid, antioxidants + vitamins
• Soft, satin finish
• For all skin types

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Do Smashbox Face Primers Contain Animal-Derived Ingredients?

Do Smashbox Face Primers Clog Pores?

Is Silicone Bad For Skin?

We use cosmetic-grade silicones in our face primers to help smooth skin. Our Original Smooth & Blur Primer, Pore-Vanishing Blurs Pores Primer, Oil Control Mattify Primer, Hydrating Primerizer Primer, and Anti-Redness Correct & Soothe Primer are all non-acnegenic, so they won’t cause breakouts. If you’re looking for a silicone-free primer, we recommend trying the Hydrating Primerizer Primer.

FACE & MAKEUP PRIMERS

Smashbox face primers blur, prep, and hydrate for smooth long-lasting makeup or a no-makeup look

Photo Finish Invisible Spf 45 Broad Spectrum Primer

The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer

Photo Finish Correct Anti-Redness Primer with Rose, Algae & Mushroom

Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer with Salicylic Acid

Photo Finish Pore Vanishing Primer

Photo Finish Primerizer+ Hydrating Primer with Triple Hyaluronic Acid

On-Set Essentials: Prime + Set

Photo Finish Intensify 24 Hour Shadow Primer

PRIMER MAKEUP FAQS

Smashbox face primers blur, prep, and hydrate for smooth
long-lasting makeup or a no-makeup look