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Photofinish Makeup

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Photofinish Makeup.

Makeup for a photofinish look is designed to make the subject appear as if they were shot in a studio. The goal is to create a flawless, professional look that will make the subject stand out in any photograph. Here are some great choices.

SmashboxPhoto Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Foundation Primer

ITEM: 1349968

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml

7.6K Reviews

$46.00

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photofinish...I have two words for Smashbox Photofinish primer: Love it....I don't like putting makeup on anymore without using photofinish first.

What it is: A clear primer gel that smooths skin and pores so your makeup lasts, while vitamins A and E protect your skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while locking in your makeup with this primer. Lightweight and oil-free, it gives you a flawless finish, while antioxidants and vitamins A and E help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.

$22.00

I love photofinish for a primer. It helps my makeup go on even and smooth....smashbox photofinish primer...It smoothes and blends in my makeup so nicely. Its the best primer Ive used!

What it is: A clear, oil-free primer gel that smooths skin and the look of pores so your makeup lasts.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while locking in your makeup with this primer. Lightweight and oil-free, it gives you a flawless finish, while antioxidants and vitamins A and E help protect your skin from pollutants, damage, and stress.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study on 103 women, after 1 week of use:
- 93% saw blurred imperfections
- 93% saw smoother skin

$22.00

Great with makeup and without...I think its just as nice under makeup especially because it not only primes your skin but gives it that added glow....I love this for a natural, no makeup makeup look. I would definitely purchase this for myself or a friend and highly recommend!!

What it is: A mini radiant primer that delivers a bright-, healthy-looking glow while defending skin and perfecting makeup.

Finish: Radiant

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Passion Fruit: Supports a strong skin barrier.
- Super-fine Peachy-Gold Pearls: Visibly illuminate skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$22.00

Smashbox PhotoFinish mattifying primer. Free thru!...My foundation applies nicely over it and doesn't make me feel like im pushing the primer around or its coming off as I apply my makeup ! Definetly recommend!...#SmashBox Photofinish Control Mattifying Primer

What it is: A mini oil-fighting primer with a matte finish to defend your skin and perfect your makeup.

Finish: Matte

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc: Mop up oil.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$22.00

i think it helps smooth makeup application but can't say it improves staying power. ...If you want your makeup to glide right on, say hello to your opening act.

What it is: A mini hydrating primer with a fresh, dewy finish that defends skin and perfects makeup.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Triple Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps for up to 72 hours.
- Niacinamide: Nourishes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

MAKE UP FOR EVERSuper Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint with Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2844595

Color: 02 - for fair skin with warm undertones

798 Reviews

$49.00

perfect for that clean girl, no-makeup makeup vibe....I use this with the Smashbox Photofinish primer as my base and I received multiple compliments today on how my skin looked!

What it is: A hydrating and plumping skin tint with buildable, sheer to medium coverage that leaves a radiant, healthy-skin finish and a non-oily feel.


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Skin Tone


Benefits: Hydrating


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Polyglutamic and Hyaluronic Acids: Hydrates and visibly plumps skin.

- Grapefruit Extract: Promotes healthier-looking skin by helping to improve skin’s quality.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarba

NARSNatural Radiant Longwear Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2031094

Color: Valencia - Medium 5 - M5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

4.2K Reviews

$73.00

I got so many compliments about the finishing of my makeup as it looks like second skin. Love it...Best makeup I’ve ever used. Need a shade warmer though next time

What it is: A buildable, full-coverage foundation with up to 16 hours of lightweight, natural, fade-resistant wear.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Blend of Fruit Extracts (Raspberry, Apple, and Watermelon): Helps support skin’s elastic fibers to smooth the look of skin’s texture over time for optimal radiance.

$57.00

It did a good job at mattifying my makeup. It worked well with my makeup as well....After i did my makeup like usual. My makeup lasted all day with minor patchiness & touchups.

What it is: An oil-fighting primer with a matte finish to defend your skin and perfect your makeup.

Finish: Matte

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc: Mop up oil.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Infused with nourishing, protective, and visibly balancing Silkscreen Complex, this primer forms a breathable, silky barrier.

$57.00

Absolutely perfect addition to my makeup routine!...I’ve tried it both with & without makeup & loved it both ways. Applied it after my moisturizer & without any makeup on & loved the subtle glow it gave me Applied it as a primer before my foundation & the rest of my makeup & absolutely loved not only the subtle glow but also how my makeup lasted all night without any transfer even on my coat

What it is: A visibly radiant primer that delivers a bright-, healthy-looking glow while defending skin and perfecting makeup.

Finish: Radiant

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silkscreen Complex (Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, Vitamins, and Algae): Nourishes, visibly balances, and defends skin.
- Passion Fruit: Supports a strong skin barrier.
- Super-fine Peachy-Gold Pearls: Visibly illuminate skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

$30.00

I have been using for years now and make sure I never run out. Makeups that used to settle on lines are no longer an issue!...Never ever had my makeup go on so easily!!

What it is: A replenishing face primer that hydrates, smooths, and brightens for a dewy, healthy-looking complexion.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination

Concerns: Dryness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Probiotics: Boosts skin’s visible radiance and elasticity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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