Tried and Tested - Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water

Some people think setting sprays and primers are an unnecessary extra in a makeup routine...but without these two steps my makeup will slide off and my oily skin will make me look like I've just been for a bath! So naturally, finding a primer and setting spray that will keep my makeup in place is an essential!

This claims to be both a primer and a setting spray which is a bonus for me as products that do more than one job are the kind of products I love! It claims to hydrate your skin and prep for makeup application. I have used a number of setting sprays including Mac Fix +, Urban Decay All Nighter and Gerard Cosmetics Slay All Day, but they haven't felt as nice on my skin as this Smashbox one.

First off, the scent. I am in love with the scent of the Smashbox primer water and it may not be a make or break factor for some people but for my sensitive skin it is. This smells like a spa and is a joy to spray on my face, it isn't as strong as the Gerard Cosmetics spray ( which made my skin tingle and my eyes water ) but it is strong enough to feel like you are spraying a luxury product.

Now, I love this spray as a primer and a setting spray, I just love it. As a primer it provides a beautiful base for makeup and leaves my skin feeling super super soft! If you are someone who is drifting away from the traditional silicone, gel like primers this would be perfect! As a setting spray, I have to say my makeup doesn't move and more importantly my oil hardly shows! I go to college and the atmosphere is pretty clammy and hot, but since I've been using this, I haven't had to powder my face once in the day!

Although it's pretty pricey at £22, This really does give you results! It really does feel beautiful, the spray is nice and, evenly disperses the water all over your face! Overall I am super impressed and can't wait to try this in summer!

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