this primer is a phenominal dupe for smashbox photo finish. it makes my skin so smooth and perfectly primed. i really do find that my foundation goes on far smoother and lasts far longer with this primer than any other. i don't get streaks, blotches, or anything of the sort. speaking of dupes for the photo finish, e.l.f. makes a nice one too, but it's too harsh. it breaks me out horrible everytime i use it. this palladio one though is super gentle. love it, won't use anything else. just wish it wasn't so much money for so little product.