Review: Smashbox Light Primer

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I wanted to do a review of a primer that I use quite regularly - the Smashbox Light Primer. I don't tend to wear primer everyday as can find it too much however there are times when certain foundations need it to up the staying power or if I need my make up to last longer than average e.g. a long day at work! I have a few different primers and actually I don't have a favourite I just usually grab whatever is to hand lol - but I have found some are better than others for certain things - I will be doing a comparative post on my primers soon actually :)

Smashbox claim that this primer is oil free and is 60% water base making it ideal for oily, acne prone or sensitive skin. The formula has special oil absorbers to ensure you have a smooth and matte appearance all day. It contains light diffusers to minimize imperfections and even vitamin C and peptides to help even out skin tone and help smooth skin long term too. Sounds promising!

I cant say if I think its doing anything to even out tone long term as I don't imagine using it here and there is really enough to see a difference and personally that's not what I'm looking for a primer to do anyway! I'm looking for a primer to help my make up stay in place and that is exactly what this does. I find once I apply it it's best to wait a few minutes to 'set' and go matte before applying my base. Upon application my skin appears smoother and more matte instantly, foundation goes on easily and stays in place most importantly! I find I don't need to use powder when using this primer where as I do normally and also find that I don't need to apply powder throughout the day to blot either. My make up looks great for longer and depending on the foundation lasts the whole day without a top up. Result!! As you can see from the picture the primer comes out in the form of a white gel but when smoothed over skin is completely undetectable and invisible. No need to worry about a white cast here! If you have a drier skin type then this probably isn't the best choice as its matte and may exaggerate drier patches, however they do sell a hydrating primer which might be more up your street? If however you are like me and have combination skin and don't want your foundation disappearing mid day then this could be perfect for you!

I've been a fan of Smashbox primers for a long time and love how they do different ones depending on skin type or need check them out here. I have also just bought the 'Luminizing' primer and cant wait to try it out! Think it will be my 'going out' primer.

If your looking for a new primer then I would suggest you give Smashbox a go!.As they have many to choose from and they also do great trial sizes too! All you need is a pea sized amount so the 30ml tube will last you ages and at £25 is a bit pricey however similar to other premium beauty brands. Boots now stock Smashbox which is fab and you can buy online!

What do you think? Have you tried this product before? What primer do you use? Any other recommendations?

Siobhan xxx

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23 comments

  1. This has to be my favourite primer! Great review :)
    Xx

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  2. I need to try this after trying W7 Photo Ready Primer <3 Thanks for sharing love xxxx

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  3. I love your blog, totally helpful! hope you can check out and follow my new blog http://herderigueur.blogspot.com/ thank you :)

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    1. Thanks chick I will check it out! :)

      S xx

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  4. Hi hun! Your blog is so cute! Just found it :) and followed.
    And yea I've recently recognised that boots now stock Smashbox but never knew what to try out of theirs.. might give their primer a go.. running low on my current one! ;)

    Beautybydm.blogspot.co.uk xx

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    1. I know it's great that they do :) Thanks babe xxx

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  5. This sounds interesting. I've only used the korres primer but maybe i will give this a try next time!

    Would appreciate if you checked out my blog :)
    notanobession.blogspot.com

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    1. You should def look at it :) Thanks chick I will do xx

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  6. Sounds great! Will have to give this a try :) x

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  7. This looks great, I will try some out next time I visit a smashbox concession...I am using the "too faced" primer at the moment which is pretty good, but i'm ready for a change

    thanks for posting!

    xx

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    1. I've never tried that one.. I might have a look thanks! :) xxx

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  8. this sounds great, but im the same as you all i look for in a primer is on that keeps my makeup in place!xx

    vintageteapot/ fashion, beauty & life

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    1. That's my only ask :) Lol Thanks babe xx

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  9. I don't wear foundation so I only tend to buy eye primers, would you say this would be any good just for eyes? xx

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    1. I've never tried on my eyes so wouldn't like to say for sure but to be honest I don't think it would be that great for eyes - they do a separate one for eyes and it's supposed to be amazing! Worth a look xx

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  10. Thanks for the review! I have the l'oreal primer and that's quite good too:) now following you xxx
    would love it if you could check out my blog?

    www.trustinvogue.com

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    1. Thanks babe! :) I like the loreal one in the pot! :) I'll take a look now :) xx

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  11. Really want to try a Smashbox primer :) they look so awesome! Thanks for the review, great post :) xx

    beaumaquillagex.blogspot.co.uk

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