Product Reviews Rated 4.67 out of 5 stars
577 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Extremely Lightweight finish I purchased this based on the reviews and the vitamins it contains. I am in my early 40's and what I am loving about this are the vitamins for aging skin, how lightweight it is and doesn't feel like you have anything on at all. That was the surprising part lol. Reminds me of a light moisturizer and not a sticky or thick primer. It's not like the other Smashbox primers at all. Even under my eyes it looks great. On weekdays I normally just use this primer & my It cosmetics cc cream and my skin looks smooth n fab. I use this in combo with my foundations (It Cosmetics, Dior, & Mac) Ole Hen products, Murad, & belief and they compliment each other well. I saw Smashbox reps comment on how this is good for dry skin and not oily skin...with Fall & Winter this is going to be great for me as my skin gets really dry. I am looking forward to seeing how that works and not feeling like the crypt keeper until Spring. I do have oily skin but that seems to happen more in the Summer. So if you do have oily skin even in the cold months I wouldn't suggest this either.
I don't have wrinkles except one from smiling (thank goodness) no crows feet, no under eye wrinkles, all natural mostly dark circle issues growing up and with this primer I get a nice dewy but natural look. Been using for a month now and so far that has been my experience with this product.
Most Helpful Critical Review I just prefer matte... With all of this quarantine and chill going on, I was actually able to test out the primer and give it a healthy shot. Now I have oily skin with previous history of bad, bad acne (currently having some breakouts), was on accurate, and now dealing with post scarring. I love love love when my skin is beautifully matte and poreless because my skin produces that "glow" all on its own without asking. This just didn't do it for me. It's a great primer and I can see how some who like having glowy skin would like this as it does just that but like I said, I don't need to be anymore glowy than I already am. It does go on very smoothly but doesn't do much for pores, but it has a wonderful citrus smell that takes me back to living in Florida. So I will continue to use when I am more in the sun and need the additional benefits this primer offers. Just not on a everyday basis. I did receive the Smashbox Cosmetics Vitamin Glow Primer as a gift.
Reviewed by 577 customers A no for me 1
MS from Pennsylvania
I have dark circles under my eyes and by the time I use a primer and concealer the whole area is covered but it looks dull or flat. I was so excited for this primer. It smells great and is lightweight, but didn't work at all for me. It offers no coverage and the concealer doesn't cling to it or lay over it at all. I did one eye using this and one using my cover FX blurring primer. It wasn't even a contest. I also used it in my cheeks and did not notice any meaningful difference in "glow." Overall, really bummed.
Perfect primer for an added glow 5
ooohjoyyy from Hawaii
This has been my go-to primer since I first tried it last year. It's a water-based formula so be sure to layer your products properly or allow for a longer dry-time when using oil-based products so this primer doesn't end up pilling up. I noticed my foundation goes on smoothly and the primer adds some staying power as well. I have combo skin and i never noticed any added shine or dryness when using this product. Smashbox never disappoints with their primers!
Beautiful Glow 5
Annie from San Diego
I don't wear much makeup day to day so I feel this is the perfect thing to make my skin feel refreshed and hydrated for the day.
Favorite Primer 5
Drew from STL
Smells AMAZING like oranges!! This is my favorite primer. It lasts a long time. I had the mini size first to try it out and it lasted me a few months!
Favorite new summer primer 5
Rocky220 from Adrian, MI
I love how this primer works with light coverage foundations. Leaves the skin feeling hydrated and fresh for the summer.
I cannot be the only one 4
swedeandme from missouri
I adore the Vitamin Glow. I can see a difference as soon as I apply my foundation. But something has to be done about this bottle & pump. It doesn't work. I have to open the top and basically scoop it out. I hope there is a fix in the future.
Smooth Finish & Smells Great 5
Brianne from NY
Love this product! It absorbs well & isn't thick at all. Blends in & smells great!
No noticeable difference 2
Dr Sugar from Tampa Fl
Makes my face feel sticky after application, and I cannot really tell that it does anything to improve makeup application or skin appearance.
Not for oily skin 2
Tee from Texas
Absolutely terrible for oily/combo types. My concealer was literally dripping off of my face and I had to touch up my undereye and forehead 3 times within 5 hours. I gave it two stars because my mom has drier skin and she seems to love it
The best! 5
Mars from Phoenix, AZ
I live in the desert so I Had given up on makeup lasting. Last week it hit 118 and one of the girls at adults recommended this. It worked! I was in the heat for four hours and my makeup was still perfectly in place. I'm so in love. Plus it smells like creamsicles! So good and my skin is looking better after each use.
I would buy again & liked it so much - purchased one as gift 5
Bacaro from Charlotte nc
Already stated
I buy this primer over and over! 5
Deb from Fayetteville NC
I would recommend this product again and again.
I don't, however, know that I would tag "glow" to the name ... after foundation is applied, any glow that could be there is covered by a foundation.
Love, Love, Love 5
Katie Q from WA
The smell is fresh oranges, the feel is lightweight and clean. This seems less like a primer and more like a serum to me. Tightens just a bit, primes face for makeup and the smell makes me feel refreshed. I sometimes skip the heavier moisturizer in the am and simply use this. Perfect product.
Absolutely Lovely 5
Makeup Reviewer from Rochester, NY
I prefer to wear primers as my base instead of foundation. Because of that, I look for something that evens out my skin tone but also offers a nice glow. This product does both those things but also blurs my pores too! It is a nice gel like consistency, blends seamlessly, and gives your skin a beautiful candle lit glow. There is no shimmer or glitter in this. It helps my makeup blend into my skin so easily and you can see the glow from this product even under makeup which lasts all day. I like the glass bottle as it feels more luxurious and I like that it has some skincare ingredients as well such as niacinamide. The only thing I will note is when you first put it on there is a very slight tackiness (since this is a primer, lol). I let it set for about 5-10 mins before applying anything over it. In the meantime I do eyes and brows. I truly love this product and am so happy with this purchase.
I'm surprised I like this! 5
Bweikie from Rhode Island
This was my favorite primer out of the trio Smashbox set that I purchased. Having oilier skin and a natural glow that I typically try to tame with matte primer, I was super surprised that I choose this one to reorder in full size. It gives me a glow but not greasy look and I actually think it controls oil throughout the day. The texture is light and it feels like it absorbs into the skin quickly. It's just a really refreshing part of my morning routine! Plus, because of the beneficial ingredients, I have started to use it daily, where I usually reserved primer for special occasions. This is officially on my must have list!
NICE AND GLOWING BASE 5
Melba from FL
I like this primer because it does brighten my skin and feels nice.
Packaging dept. Please read this. 4
Susan from Baltimore
First off, I think Smashbox makes the best primers on the market, hands down. And the vitamin glow doesn't disappoint. So I bought a 2nd when I was about 3/4 through so I would not run out. The problem? When I got near the end, I could no longer get the product out. I tried everything so I wouldn't waste any of the wonderful (and not inexpensive) product. I'm sure there's a reason for the glass bottle but is there an alternative to it?
Redness or Rosacea, this is for you! 5
Yessi from Anaheim
My skin is extremely sensitive, pretty red and I have two forms of rosacea. But let me just say, this product is the HOLY GRAIL! After following my skin care routine, I would put on sun screen and then this. I have never been confident with leaving the house without concealer or foundation, until I found this. My skin is looking SO GOOD! This is like the cherry on the top of my skin care routine. After applying this, there is hardly no redness noticeable on my face anymore. I've finally felt confident to leave the house with no makeup on. Can't recommend this product enough!
Blurs Pores 5
cheechaw from Houston, TX
This product has the biggest impact on my pores. My T-Zone literally looks flawless when I use this primer. I have NEVER seen an impact from any primer before using this one. Love that it has some skincare benefits as well as I feel like I'm able to save some times in the mornings. Love this.
Skip... 1
Dani from Michigan
Really wanted to like it. Live the citrus fragrance and light weight feel. But it causes my face to break out terribly. Have it another shot to make sure this was the cause and again woke up to my face covered. Assuming by reviews I'm on of the few.
Excellent for Redheads with Rosacea 5
GingersRule from Seattle
I'm over 50 with sensitive rosacea skin. I typically use Exuviance primer.
I used a blender sponge to mix this primer with Physician's Formula Organic Wear Silk Foundation Elixir, Lancome Skin Feels Good, or Laura Geller Cover Lock foundation; and mix in Tarte Shape Tape Concealer or Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer. Afterward, I apply Clinique Invisible Blend powder. And wallah!! Gorgeous!
SMELLS LIKE ORANGE ICE CREAM 😍 5
Rachel P. from Maryland
My sister should me this product in our latest Ulta run! It has immediately become a staple in my daily routine!
Smells great! Good for senstive skin. 5
Kristen from New Jersey
It smells like an orange creamsicle, which is nice! I have very sensitive skin, including eczema--it did not irritate my skin at all.
I will buy this again and again 5
Elle from Utah
I have never used a face primer before this. I am so obsessed with this primer! I wanted something that would make my foundation look more dewy and glowy and this stuff gives me that.
Would definitely repurchase 5
Keri from Arlington wa
Use under halo tinted moisturizer feels great on the skin nice n glowing all day