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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

I only had to use blotting papers once at work and it kept me from looking super oily all day. Makeup set nicely on top. Will definitely buy the full size!...My face doesn’t look shiny at all and I don’t waste makeup product. I definitely recommend this.

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.

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

813 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

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.

$57.00

I fell in love with Smashbox photofinish primer, but I needed something to use when I wasn't putting on a full face. ...smashbox photofinish primerizer+...Highly recommend for everyday makeup!

What it is: A 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.

$22.00

I use this on areas with bad pores & smashbox photofinish everywhere else for the perfect base!...best primer i've ever used. much better than smashbox photofinish. reduces appearance of pores, evens skin tone, reduces shine. love!

What it is:
A professional balm that minimizes the appearance of pores.

What it does:
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything!

What else you need to know:
This formula contains vitamin E, which is known to protect skin from free radicals.

$46.00

Since this is a pore-refining primer I was worried it will be another copy of those silicone base primers like Benefit POREfessional or Smashbox Photofinish or Lancome La Base. All very popular but to me horrible primers. ...My skin looks amazing overall and makeup lasts all day. I’m very impressed with this primer.

What it is: A vegan primer that maximizes makeup wear and minimizes the look of pores immediately and over time.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Lentil Extract: Visibly minimizes pores.
- Rice Water: Soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Create a smooth base for your makeup artistry with this vegan primer. In a clinical test, it continued to reduce the look of pores after two weeks of regular use. Non-comedogenic an

Charlotte TilburyHollywood Flawless Filter

Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2116036

Color: 3 - Fair - Warm peach for light to medium skin tones

3.8K Reviews

$67.50

I wear it underneath my foundation but could definitely see myself using it alone in no makeup makeup days....Would be really nice for a no makeup makeup look.

What it is:

A complexion booster that blurs, smooths, and illuminates for a real-life filter effect. Customize your glow with four ways to apply.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Liquid


Best for Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry, and Combination


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Finely Milled Powders: Blurs lines and pores for a smoother, soft-focus look.

- Porcelain Flower Extract: Thai flower derivative that visibly brightens and moisturizes skin.

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