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Smashbox Travel Size Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer - Ulta Beauty
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Highlights
- Keeps excess oil production in check
- Creates a lightweight, breathable skin barrier
- Blurs imperfections and minimizes the look of pores
- Helps makeup glide on and look better longer
- Won’t make you break out
- For combination and oily skin types
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Description
Smashbox Photo Finish Control Mattifying Primer is a vegan and cruelty-free primer that delivers a matte look while controlling oil + defending skin. Infused with a Silkscreen Complex, Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, + Zinc. This mattifying primer creates a breathable, silky barrier that perfects the canvas by smoothing skin and strengthening it against damage from environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light. The formula also keeps skin looking matte without drying it out. How to use: smooth over clean skin. Wear alone or under makeup to mattify and oil control.
Trial/Mini/Travel Size: Yes
Suggested Age: 13 Years and Up
Health Facts: Contains Salicylic Acid, Hydroquinone-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Triclosan-Free, Paraben-Free, Sodium Laureth Sulfate-Free
Color Palette: Translucent
Product Form: Liquid
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Beauty Purpose: Priming, Oil Control, Smoothing, Shine Control
Recommended Skin Type: Oily, Acne-Prone, Combination, Normal
Net weight: .34 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 84252985
UPC: 607710099753
Item Number (DPCI): 342-02-7329
Origin: Made in the USA
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Ingredients:
water\aqua\eau, dimethicone, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, methyl trimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, butylene glycol, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, calcium carbonate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, algae extract, laminaria saccharina extract, lactobacillus ferment, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, lycium chinense fruit extract, rosa hybrid flower extract, vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, yeast extract\faex\extrait de levure, pantethine, caffeine, butyl avocadate, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, betaine, trehalose, sorbitol, zinc pca, glycerin, sodium polyaspartate, polyglyceryl-3 disiloxane dimethicone, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, isohexadecane, ethylhexylglycerin, isopropyl isostearate, ppg-15 stearyl ether, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, polysorbate 80, disodium edta, silica, hydroxyapatite, bht, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, benzoic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium dehydroacetate, phenoxyethanol' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.38 inches length x 1.36 inches width x 0.79 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.04 pounds
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2174 reviews
100% would recommend
4 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
18 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
this is for really oily skyn type
in my opinion this is just for oily skin types if you have mixed skin you should get the original smash box this really help with the oil but it breaks down maybe cause it really control all the sebum recommend for oily skins
2 out of 5 stars
17 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Not for people with oily skin.
It started out fine, but as the day progressed my face became oily and I had to keep patting my face.
5 out of 5 stars
20 July, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Best primer for combination skin
I absolutely LOVE Smashbox's mattifying primer. It works well - preps/smooths your skin for foundation, reduces shine, doesn't feel sticky on your skin, and lasts longer than any other mattifying primers I've tried (and I've tried quite a few over the years). I highly recommend this primer.
1 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Not worth it
This does not keep me matte at all! If you want to use a smashbox primer, just get the original photo finish one. Waste of money.
5 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Great for wedding pictures!!!
I bought this as a primer for my wedding pictures in 2020 because of my oily skin. Still using it every day! ❤️
5 out of 5 stars
7 May, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Just buy it, you will NOT regret it!
I bought the travel size for a trip to Charleston, SC in late June. The best way I can describe the climate is a a wet blanket covering you that's been in the microwave. Its the kind of heat and humidity that makes your sweat be sweaty. I looked back at pictures- everyone else looks rough and my makeup was FLAWLESS. There's no greater compliment I could give!!
5 out of 5 stars
25 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
New Holy Grail Product!
As someone with OILY and uneven skin..this is a game changer. I have tried many primers over the years from drug store, to other high end ones, and this is it!!
5 out of 5 stars
12 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Finally!
I have VERY oily skin, especially in my t-zone. I have tried soooo many primers (high end and drugstore). I am always super shiny within a couple hours after I do my makeup. I did some research once again and came across this product- it is pricey but tried the travel size to test it out. THIS WORKS!!! Just try it! Highly recommend!
3 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Didn't work for me
My skin is a tad bit on the oily side, so I thought that this would help with my skin. However, once I used it with my matt finish foundation, my face looked too cakey and dry. I am in my early 30s and this aged me five years. I returned it for their hydration primer and prefer it.
4 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2025
originally posted on http://www.smashbox.com/
Decent job at pore minimizing!
I'm really enjoying this primer. I'm not a big fan of matte finishes but this isn't overly matter, I'd say it's more in between satin and matte. It's very soft and silky smooth and does a decent job of minimizing pores. A little bit goes a long way. Makeup applies well over it and doesn't pill or separate. Overall I'm happy with how it performs and I'd recommend this primer!
5 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Love this primer!
I have very oily skin and have tried all kinds of primers, both drugstore and high end and this has to be my new favorite! Today I had my make up on for 8+ hours and did not have to oil plot at all! Usually, I have to blot my face around the 4 hour mark, and then every couple hours after but this primer helped my makeup stay matte and looked so fresh all day!
5 out of 5 stars
1 February, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Best Anti-Redness Primer
The Smashbox primer seems to be more moisturizing and does not leave a dry flaky texture like a some other brands I've tried.
5 out of 5 stars
19 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
My Go-To Primer!
Fantastic product! I'm 42 years old with very fair, very sensitive, pink-undertoned skin, with rosaceia on my cheeks. My once oily face has become dry and even more easily irritated with age. This primer is such a blessing for my redness. It feels wonderful going on, like it's just smoothing its way over any bumps or fine lines to create a lovely canvas for a few dots of foundation. Soothing and moisturizing, and it dries to a satin-soft feel. It doesn't pill under makeup, but I've learned to be pretty gentle with my skin so I don't give it much of a chance. The color correcting is the best I've found. Anyone with skin like mine knows that you can't rub or even dab something on your face without creating more redness... give your skin time to chill afterward before judging the coverage. Then compare photos with and without it, on multiple days. I bet you'll see a difference! One purchase lasts several months for me so it's a great buy.
4 out of 5 stars
18 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Smashbox primer
I have really oily skin and this product only kept my skin shine free for like 4-6 hours. It does keep my skin blurred for photographs though.
2 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Didn't Hide Redness
Overall it's an okay primer but not as good as some of their others. It didn't do anything to hide the redness on my cheeks.
2 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Didn't do much
Still have redness on my lower cheeks, now with a slight green cast. I tried applying it with my fingers, with a makeup sponge, and with a brush - all with the same results. I tried applying more, less, and with/without serum too. I will say the texture is nice, it glides on easily and doesn't feel like I'm wearing anything. It has a nice mattifying effect, so although it did nothing for redness, I'll at least be using the rest of this tube under foundation.
5 out of 5 stars
1 December, 2024
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
The best primer I've ever tried
This miracle primer minimized my pores, helped my makeup stay in place, and ACTUALLY kept my face from being overly shiny over 8h of wearing foundation!
1 out of 5 stars
9 November, 2024
originally posted on http://www.smashbox.com/
New formula
I am so sad that they changed the formula. This leaves a green/yellow cast and just doesn't cover the way the old formula did. Please bring back the old primer!!
5 out of 5 stars
30 October, 2024
originally posted on http://www.smashbox.com/
Fan Favorite!
I have been using this primer for years since its release and no other primer has yet strayed me from it! Its finish is mattifying, lasts me about 8 hours before any oil peeks through my makeup. It is unscented. My only gripe is the packaging makes it hard to get what is left when the product is low. But I make a way haha!
5 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2024
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com
Amazing
I have very dry sensitive skin and do not have a lot of success with most makeup products, but this is a miracle product! Does not dry me out, cause breakouts, or pill on top of heavy moisturizers. It makes my pores basically invisible, makeup just glides on over it, and it keeps it on ALL DAY.