There are certain products that have a lot cache. You read about them for years in multiple magazines, hear about them from red carpet make up artists, etc. (Or at least I do. Maybe the general public does not). One of these products is Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. The primer is supposed to provide a smooth surface for foundation and concealer, helping to create a flawless finish. It also mattifies skin by absorbing oil, prevents shine, and conceals perspiration. This in turn is ideal for photo shoots and red carpets because it leads to perfect looking skin in photos and on camera. (The primer comes in a regular version, a light version for oily skins, and a version with SPF 15).I am not someone who spends an inordinate amount of time in front of a camera (friends can attest to the fact that I am a lazy photographer and would have no photos of myself it it weren't for others), nor do I use foundation, but I'd heard so much about it that I wanted to try it for myself. I got a sample of it when I bought another product by Smashbox last year, and despite my feelings that "primer" is yet another thing invented by beauty companies solely to turn revenues, not because it is actually needed, I was excited to try it.
I can verify that it does indeed prevent shine, and provide an smooth service for make up other than foundation - concealer, eye shadow, blush, etc. Even in the humidity of a Washington, DC summer, there was not a bit of shine or an ounce of sweat on my brow when I used this product. (A dab goes a long way). Nonetheless, like so many things, it shifted to the bottom of my make up bag, and I hadn't used it in a while until one recent morning I decided to use a bit in lieu of moisturizer. I then walked across Central Park to a meeting that I was wretchedly unprepared for. The meeting went better than expected, but the most surprising thing? I was repeatedly complimented on my glowing skin. I'm rotating it back into regular use.
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