Key ingredients
4.5/5
Smashbox's original Photo Finish primer has been in makeup artist kits for decades.
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Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
$13.60
Smashbox's original Photo Finish primer has been in makeup artist kits for decades. It blurs pores and fine lines, helps makeup apply evenly, and keeps foundation looking fresh for longer.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.7/5
This face primer is a blurring.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a blurring.
The verdict
This face primer suits pores and fine lines.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Milk Makeup, Lancôme, e.l.f., Benefit, Too Faced, and MAC). Compare best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pores and fine lines | Grip with hydration | Smooth, polished long wear | Long wear for less | Large pores and shine | Priming, setting, and refreshing | Redness under foundation |
| Format | Gel cream | Gel | Gel cream | Gel | Balm | Spray | Lotion |
| Finish | Smooth | Dewy | Soft matte | Natural | Matte | Dewy | Radiant |
| Skin / undertone | All skin types | Normal, dry | All skin types | All skin types | Oily, combination | Dry, normal | Normal, dry |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Blurring · Artist pick | 12-hour grip · Hyaluronic acid | Oil-free · Silky | Gripping · Hydrating | Pore blurring · Cult pick | Coconut water · Three-in-one | Redness · Radiance |
| $ / size | $13.60 | $20.00 | $33.75 | $11.00 | $35.95 | $32.00 | $27.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer best for?
Smashbox's original Photo Finish primer has been in makeup artist kits for decades. It blurs pores and fine lines, helps makeup apply evenly, and keeps foundation looking fresh for longer.
How did Edyt Beauty score this face primer?
Edyt Beauty rates Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer 4.65 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 Smooth & Blur Primer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Milk Makeup, Lancôme, e.l.f., Benefit, Too Faced, and MAC. For more from the same brand, see More from Smashbox below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Photo Finish Smooth & Blur 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 Long-Lasting Primers for All-Day Makeup.
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