Ideal Shade Smooth Mineral Foundation

Avon

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3.6

37 reviews
67%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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    5.0
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    AndreaMCA

    13 years ago

    This review is for Smooth Minerals Avon foundation in pressed and loose powders. I have both and just love them! I was actually turned off by mineral powders as i have tried some other brands in...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Dulzura23

    13 years ago

    I used to ALWAYS use this and I always got many compliments. However, after a year my face began getting a cosmetic allergic reaction. Maybe it was just a phase though. After reading the reviews...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tereesees

    13 years ago

    this powder is pretty good. it is actually light enough for my skin and doesn't oxidize my foundation! also looks pretty natural, and gives great coverage. but it is a bit drying and seems to...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MelissaPritchett

    13 years ago

    I started using this loose powder about three weeks ago. I love it. It covers better than Bare Minerals which I had been using. My skin is sort of combination, dry in the winter and kind of oily...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    11Bambi

    13 years ago

    This is my must-have warmer months foundation...perfect coverage and really natural looking. I wear it over a BB cream and some concealer - and with minimal touch ups it stays looking great. Can be...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amandamooo

    13 years ago

    Omg I love this product so much! It's incredible! It's the first loose powder i have purchased and it's absolutely amazing, it's pretty cheap and the packaging is so cute and durable. Firstly it...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    canazo

    13 years ago

    I absoulutly LOVE this foundation. Its not heavy and it goes on very light and smooth. I had problems with foundations that would clog my pores and then Id break out and then I would use more make ...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amiemxx

    14 years ago

    This product is the best foundation I have ever tried ! It covers up spots very well and gives a natural look. It is very soft and comfortable. This make-up does not slide off easily it stays on...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    emcrash

    14 years ago

    Just as happy with this as I have been with the other mineral foundations I have used. More so, actually... as it's MUCHO cheaper.

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    oohshiny

    14 years ago

    I live in a really hot climate and have oily acne-prone skin. This product irritated my skin making it itchy and causes me to break out. Not happy. Anyways half way through the day, it starts to...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    serahx

    14 years ago

    I have this in the lightest shade and it's a little too dark for me. I don't usually wear foundation so I thought I'd try a powder one. It has excellent staying power however the container is...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    magpiesparkle

    14 years ago

    Broke me out like crazy and vanished about an hour after I put it on.

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    blackstars36

    14 years ago

    I typically use bare minerals matte foundation but one of my co-workers said this stuff worked just as good or even better than bare minerals so I decided to try it. I wasnt sure which color to...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    LoveMyGirls

    14 years ago

    A little tip from an Avon rep... I've used many high dollar mineral makeups & the trick is not the foundation as much as the brush. If you use the Avon brush, it'll look horrible. If you use the...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    busterchico

    14 years ago

    I am an an Avon rep, but am 56 yrs old and have not used the minerals because I thought I needed more coverage. Had a customer not pick up the Avon Minerals and I decided to use them insteaad of...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    canrep

    15 years ago

    I love this foundation. I have oily/blemish issues, and find this stays on all day, i blot with an oil control tissue midday, and dont need to reapply. it does not cause me to breakout,...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Markuslee16

    15 years ago

    I'm not too sure about this product...It might have been nice,had i bought it in the right shade. Right now i use it as a bronzer because im very fair so it ends up being nice, but i find that it...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    probstisgod

    15 years ago

    A few months ago when I ran out of my BE Mineral Foundation, I figured what the heck, I'll give this a try. At 1st I really liked it & for the price .. I thought forget BE. After a month & 1/2 I...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    wellnell

    15 years ago

    I use powder foundation because of skin and eye sensitivity. I never got to find out if I was sensitive to this or not because the coverage is sooooo heavy, even with trying several different...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    shopgirl77

    15 years ago

    I used Bare Escentuals for years, but when Avon came out with this and the price was considerably less than BE, thought I'de try it. I really can't tell the difference between the two brands. I do...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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