PRODUCT REVIEW
Smashbox Photo Finish Super Light Smooth and Blur Primer
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with vitamin C and peptides, this blurring primer also defends the skin against environmental damage and stress.
palmitoyl oligopeptide
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Moisturizing
dimethicone
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
palmitoyl oligopeptide
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
cyclopentasiloxane
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
triethanolamine
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
palmitoyl oligopeptide
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
cyclopentasiloxane
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
triethanolamine
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Decyl glucoside, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol