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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:
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:
5.0/5
27th February, 2014
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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:
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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Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th April, 2015
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The best lid primer on the market!

IMHO this is straight up THE BEST. I have used some other high end lid primers and not really noticed much of a difference. With the Smashbox, I have fallen asleep with my makeup on (very naughty!) and the next morning my eye makeup still looked as though I had just put it on! Super creamy and easy to apply, not drying or runny like some others, and a little goes a long way.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
12th October, 2016
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Flawless finish

Absolutely love this lid primer, I brought a month ago, I had just gotten into using lid primers so couldnt wait to give this one a go. I found it had a nice soft texture and applied smoothly in the cress and lid, leaving a nice light none shiny colour and after applying my eyeshadow it really helped to define my eyes and make that small difference in making them look great and feel great

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd August, 2019
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Try the white version of this product

I picked up the white version of this primer in a hurry not realising that it was actually white. I was a bit miffed when I put it on to find it was actually all white and chalky and I wasn't sure how it was going to work BUT I absolutely love it and would definitely buy it again.

Firstly it really works....my eyeshadow and liner is locked into place all day. it does not budge especially the liner! And then the white makes the colour you apply really pop and appear much brighter. I wear quite a bit of blue eyeliner and it works really well with that.

Tips: You need to let the product dry first which takes a few seconds. With the white version, be careful not to cake it all over your eyelashes as you have to mascara over those and that can clog it a bit. Blend it too a bit so there are no hard white edges sticking out from under your shadow.

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