Photo Finish Oil Shine Control Primer
Primer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Photo Finish Oil Shine Control Primer

Smashbox
41Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
51% Natural46% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hydroxyapatite
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

51% natural47% synthetic
21 natural 1 unknown 19 synthetic

Based on 41 ingredients analyzed. 51% natural, 2% unknown and 47% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones5 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning15:Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Betaine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Isononyl Isononanoate... +7 more
type of chemical entity7:Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Oxide.
hair conditioning6:Methyl Trimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silicone-rich gel or cream — creates a smooth, velvety canvas
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Variable — matte, dewy, or natural depending on formula

Pigment-rich and blendable — designed for buildable, even coverage. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.