Aqua Foundation

Koh Gen Do

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4.2

118 reviews
71%
would repurchase
4.4/5
package quality
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ingredients

Nov 2019: WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENY, TRIMETHICONE, ZINC OXIDE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, MICA, DIGLYCERIN, SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SEA SALT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/POLYTRIMETHYL SILOXYMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SILICA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, STEARIC ACID, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ALUMINUM DIMYRISTATE, NYLON-12, TALC, TOCOPHEROL, LAUROYL LYSINE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, ISOSTEARYL SEBACATE, ZINC MYRISTATE, ALUMINA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BETULA ALBA BARK EXTRACT, KJELLMANIELLA GYRATA EXTRACT, ALPHA-GLUCAN, ALGAE EXTRACT, ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT, GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE, HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, IRON OXIDES, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), DIMETHICONE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE

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3.0
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number1larissa

10 years ago

My 3-star rating is for the new formulation with the three digit shade numbers; the OLD formulation in BE-1 was my absolute, hands-down, HG favorite foundation, repurchased multiple times, but the new...Read more

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About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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Hera94

10 years ago

This is a performance based foundation, meaning that you don't expect it to perform for like 11 hours and get away with it, no. It photographs beautifully, no flashbacks (at least from what I experien...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

4.0
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ccarlino

10 years ago

Upon email request, Koh Gen Do sent me samples of this foundation based on the color swatches I viewed from on their website. This is a lovely foundation but not for mature, dry skin in the winter. ...Read more

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About reviewer (146 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairSilver, Other, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0
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angelvixen

10 years ago

In 2013, I purchased the old formulation of the Maifanshi Aqua Foundation in OC-2 from Sephora. I found this the best for my combination, hormonal acneic skin as it did not break me out, nor make me t...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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violetmist

10 years ago

I am surprised that this is the first review for this product. So much buzz about it and it is not available in many places. It is described as a liquid mineral foundation and I can only say this is...Read more

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About reviewer (549 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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lulabelle123

10 years ago

Koh Gen Do Aqua foundation in one word is amazing. I have hormonal acne which can get very aggravated and angry, and I also suffer from allergies which can leave my skin very dry. This foundation is m...Read more

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About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0
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daisyismydog

10 years ago

For reference, I have dehydrated-normal acne-prone skin that is prone to flaking. I have been looking for a foundation that would work with my skin type and gave samples of this a shot. I tried appl...Read more

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About reviewer (219 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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raluko

10 years ago

This review is for the newly formulated version of this foundation, which I`ve been playing with for a few weeks now. It is definitely better coverage than the old formula: the finish is the same as t...Read more

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About reviewer (1070 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel

2.0
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tinalrichard

11 years ago

Nothing spectacular... I guess it all depends on what kind of coverage you like. If you like a sheer coverage with a nice finish this is ok. I have to have a medium at best.. Just what I prefer.. Spen...Read more

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About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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janeen83

11 years ago

I bought this from Japan a few years ago and I use it for work. I'm a flight attendant and work 11 hour shifts and this product works great! I think I paid about $57, which is a little more than what ...Read more

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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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alexandrag

11 years ago

So first off, I think this is a great product - it really is. It goes on very smooth and doesn't settle into any lines or anything, which is great. I got color 113 and it was a little yellow for my pi...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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bebesoul

11 years ago

I have the old formulation which I purchased off HauteLook. I have the color OC-1 which is the perfect color for me. I am around NC 20-25. The formulation is a silky smooth light to medium finish, bui...Read more

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About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0
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maisonsteffi

11 years ago

I've tried so many liquid foundations over the years (Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk, MUFE Mat Velvet, Clarins Instant Light, Dermablend, Shiseido, Shu Uemura, MAC, etc) and this is by far my favorite al...Read more

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About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

4.0
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HiGayle

11 years ago

Oh lawdy this foundation is pricey! Thank goodness I bought mine at a discount from Hautelook. Hautelook should give me kick backs for promoting their website ;) this foundation I think retails for $6...Read more

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About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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krystleclear

11 years ago

This review is for the old formulation. I first heard of this brand when I was reading an interview on Glee's makeup artist. It was said that this was the foundation brand they used on the show. I've ...Read more

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About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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ilvmakeup

11 years ago

I am 43 years old and have found that as I age a lot of the foundations are making me look older by setting into lines and looking cakey...not this one, it is the best i have tried. I only purchase h...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel

4.0
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Popelala3

11 years ago

It's definitely not heavy coverage, but it has a lovely natural looking finish. It feels like you're not wearing anything at all, and I was told that it's mineral based so it will not oxidize or brea...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0
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BeautybyElle

11 years ago

So incredibly happy with this foundation, it doesn't give me pimples after use it stays on ALL DAY , doesn't make my face oily and has the perfect shade for my skin tone!

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0
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jojoS34

11 years ago

I love this foundation very light and goes on smooth makes my skin look flawless.

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About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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lulululululu

11 years ago

This is the best foundation I have ever used (the Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation is just as good). The Aqua Foundation has a little less coverage. The ingredients are natural, it is wonderful for se...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue

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