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Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer Review

Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer Review
Overall rating from 21 reviews so far:
4.5/5
Would use it again?
4.6/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.6/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.4/5

Create the perfect canvas for shadow application with this ultra-luxurious lid primer. Just like our best-selling, award-winning face primer, this formula glides on and instantly helps smooth and perfect lids. Wear it alone for a flawless natural eye or under any shadow. Soft focus pearls help diminish the appearance of fine lines and discoloration on the lids.

Tips Try dabbing Lid Primer under eyes to banish dark circles and softly highlight.

Website http://www.smashbox.com/

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Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer Review

Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer Review

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
6th February, 2014
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I don't mind it!

This primer definitely keeps eyeshadows in place. My only gripe is that it is hard to spread across the eyelid, which can kind of hurt the sensitive skin if you're not careful.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th February, 2014
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Base coat brilliance

I had this applied to my eyes when I got a makeover, I have never bought it myself, but got a makeover with Smashbox and at event and it was amazing, I have wrinkles and a bit of sag in the eyelid area, part genetics, part age, and I will never do surgery and I don't wear eye makeup during day, only mascara but for special occasions I love glimmer eyes and these days the eyeshadow can kind of end up in the folds, but this primes it up and your eye make up stays on. I love it.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th February, 2014
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Eyemakeup doesnt budge!

I purchased this product recently and fell in love with it the first time I used it. I wear a lot of eye make up and this is perfect. It smooths on evenly and easily and eye make up just glides over the top of it. It also stays put all day! Don't think I would ever be without it now.

Tips: Use sparingly - you only need a very little amount.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
10th February, 2014
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Great for high pigment colours!

The Smash box lid primer is a hidden gem! I use it for my daily clients, my high colour and pigment looks with minimal drop when pressed on. My mother in law was adamant that she could not wear eye shadow as she has very oily eyelids and after using this her eye make stayed put for the first time in 15 years.....suitably impressed!

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gtsgrl
27th February, 2014

I really want to try this after reading your review. I also have quite oily eyelids. Thanks :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th February, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Magic!

You don’t realize how good this stuff is till you stop using it!! It really is MAGIC. You only need to use a tiny bit, which creates a smooth canvas for your eyeshadow and keeps eye makeup in place all day. I do find my upper eyelid gets some stray colour but this will be because I don’t use the primer there.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
27th February, 2014
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Makes such a difference to eye shadow

I first used this product at a Smashbox make up workshop and the make up artist showed us that besides being a great primer to keep the eye shadow on the lid all day it also intensifies any shadow you put on top of it. It really does make a huge difference, it makes the colour pay off exactly the same colour as it is in the pan.

In terms of the packaging it is like a lip gloss wand with an applicator on the end. I found the primer really easy to apply and I also found that you only need to use a little and it's easiest to blend it in with your fingertips.

I found it is great for really lightening up the eye area and glides on smoothly and really makes eye shadow stay put. I was always one of those people that would have creases in their eye shadow but after using this it never happens anymore- my eye shadow looks almost as perfect as when I first applied it by the end of the day.

Tips: A little goes a long way so it lasts for ages.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
31st March, 2014
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The ultimate lid primer!

I cannot sing this products praises enough.. And while I am writing my review I am currently wondering why I haven't been using it recently when I love it so much and tell everyone they need it.. Lol. Will be popping this out on my vanity so I remember to use it! This product is a dream to work with. Its easy to apply, gives a nice base.. I use the applicator tip then blend with my finger.. I find that when I use this product my eye make up is literally set until I wash it off vigorously! This is absolutely ideal for every day use but even more so for special occasions where your colors need more oomph for stayability! I also find this is a great product to use under products which seem slack in pigment.. It seems to give it the extra kick it needs to make it a bit more vivid!

Tips: Use the applicator tip to apply then use your finger to blend in.. Remember to use your ring finger and be delicate as the eye area skin is delicate and you don't want to be too rough on it too much as you will regret it when your older!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th April, 2014
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Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer

I wear eye shadow every day and wanted something that was going to help make it last a little longer and also help to prevent some of the darker coloured eye shadows staining my eyelids. I found this primer really easy to apply and I also found that you only need to use a little on each eye and simply blend and spread it across your eyelid with your fingertip. I could see straight away that the primer made my eyelids slightly brighter and also smoother ready for applying eye shadow. When using the primer I do find that my eye shadow lasts a lot longer than it would without it. one of my faves for sure.

Tips: a little goes a long way with this primer

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th April, 2014
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My favourite lid primer!

This is my absolute favourite eye makeup primer (and I've used a few!) You only need to apply a little amount to your eyelids each time, so it is also quite economical. Let it set, apply your favourite eyeshadow, and you're sorted for hours. Your eye makeup won't budge. No, really! It's a seriously great product

Tips: In a moment of desperation, I once used this as a concealer and it was reasonably effective!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
22nd October, 2014
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Love. Love. Love.

This is my all time favorite eye primer. It evens out the eyelid colouring to create a perfect even surface to apply shadow to. It holds the shadow in place with precision and leaves a smooth base for even blending. It prevents the eyeshadow from creasing into fine lines on the eyelid as well, so there is minimal touching up needed. I even noticed after a night out and not removing my makeup before bed, my eye makeup still looked the same when I woke up. This is just amazing I can not stop raving about its awesomeness. It is the best I have ever used.

Tips: Let the primer dry before applying shadow for the perfect base. Also apply over the whole eyelid right up to the brow for even skin tone.

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