Key ingredients
4.5/5
Mattifying polymers is the main active in this oil-control primer.
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Photo Finish Oil Control Primer
$16.83
Oil-control Photo Finish. The classic mattifying primer lane for oily T-zones.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This oil-control primer is an oil control.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is an oil control.
The verdict
Oil-control Photo Finish.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Neutrogena, e.l.f., Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte) — best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Oily T-zone under foundation | Budget shine control | Makeup that will not stick | Grip without chalk | Prestige oil-free smooth | Pores plus shine | Soft-focus blur |
| Format | Primer | Primer | Gel primer | Gel primer | Primer | Gel primer | Primer |
| Finish | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer | Oil-control primer |
| Skin / undertone | Oily skin | Oily combination | Combination oily | Combination | Oily combination | Oily porous skin | Combination |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Oil control · Mattifying | Mattifying · Drugstore | Power Grip · Gel | Hydro Grip · Cult | Oil-free · Smoothing | Matte rescue · Pore focus | Smoothing · Weightless |
| $ / size | $16.83 | $11.97 | $10.99 | $38.00 | $31.50 | $35.99 | $42.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Photo Finish Oil Control Primer best for?
Oil-control Photo Finish. The classic mattifying primer lane for oily T-zones.
How did Edyt Beauty score this oil-control primer?
Edyt Beauty rates Photo Finish Oil Control Primer 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Photo Finish Oil Control Primer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Neutrogena, e.l.f., Milk Makeup, Lancôme, Benefit, and tarte. For more from the same brand, see More from Smashbox below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Photo Finish Oil Control Primer with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Primers for Oily Skin.
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