Smashbox Photo Finish Control
The Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer is suitable for oily and combination skin. It contains Silkscreen Complex, Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc to combat oil and create a smooth canvas for quick and easy makeup application. The Smashbox Photo Finish Control Primer mattifies for up to 12 hours without overly drying your delicate skin. In 2022, the product won Allure’s Best of Beauty Award for Best Primer!
I am always in search of the best mattifying primers that will combat the heat and humidity that summer brings. So I picked up the Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer to see how it would hold up on hot days. My first impression was that I enjoy how quickly this dries down onto the skin. The formula doesn’t feel tacky, dewy, or heavy. Instead, there is a lovely matte finish which is almost powder like. The lightweight formula contains Salicylic Acid which helps me to prevent any breakouts and clogged pores as well. Unfortunately, I do not get a full 12 hours of matte skin when using this product. However, it still does a fantastic job and lasts for several hours! I just keep a few oil blotting sheets in my purse for touch ups when needed later in the day. The best part is that the Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and mineral oil free!
All in all, I really love this Smashbox mattifying primer. I will continue to keep it in my makeup bag through the warmer months. It makes a huge difference in how long my makeup stays in place, instead of sliding and settling into my pores! It is listed below on Ulta’s website for $42.00.
