Smart Shade Smart Balance SPF15

Almay

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3.0

90 reviews
50%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (3.8%), Zinc Oxide (2.0%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon 12, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fomes Officinalis Extract (Mushroom), Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (Grape), Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trisiloxane, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Galactoarabinan, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsequioxane Copolymer, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Sorbitol, Alcohol Denat, Methicone, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Taurate, Cycloheptasiloxane, Tetrasodium EDTA, PVP, Polysrobate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Zinc Oxide (CI 77491)

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    3.0
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    xkylielovesyoux

    11 years ago

    well i just purchased this yesterday for about half off. when i first saw it, i knew i had to get it for the price it was! I used it last night for the first time, its defiantly NOT a full coverage...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    veelui

    11 years ago

    updated-- i see what ppl mean when they say its too orange, maybe thats why its discontinued probably too many complaints, but it still does it job so i still give it a good rating

    About reviewer (228 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Shelbyj1204

    11 years ago

    Let's just get this straight: This is NOT a full coverage makeup. That is not the purpose of it, so if you're looking for medium to full coverage this may not be for you. However, I actually have...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    jennmcd

    11 years ago

    I saw lots of negative posts about this product an today is my first day using it. I live on the beach therefore in the summer I am just looking for something with light coverage. I immediately...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    snowshoe73

    11 years ago

    I've tried the regular Smart Shade and the mousse version, so I figured I'd try this one. It's all right. The coverage is very light and can't really be built up well. The shade started off good...

    About reviewer (333 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Jen5914

    12 years ago

    My skin is very dry in places but gets oily by the end of the day. It is acne prone with a lot is red under tones. I used the light/medium shade which at first seemed a little dark but then I asked...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Mozart68

    12 years ago

    I have combo skin with freckles, so I have a difficult time finding something that looks good on me. What I am looking for: no shine, no glow, no sparkles, no caking, no obvious makeup. This TM...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    ila80

    12 years ago

    I don't like this stuff. It comes out whiteish gray (which is sort of cool) and then turns..... orangey. I got the lightest shade but it was way off color from my fair skin. It seems like a tinted...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    CordulaM

    12 years ago

    **I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use this product** I wanted to like this, it seemed to...

    About reviewer (710 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    JamaicanWhitie

    12 years ago

    Okay first things first. If you are looking for a med-full coverage foundation this is NOT for you. I prefer using a foundation that it lighter coverage and go in with concealer in the areas that I...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    teamsingleladys

    12 years ago

    Well this product was ok I guess.. Defiantly not a full coverage foundation though, since i have acne prone skin I enjoy more of a full. I did enjoy the SPF 15 in it though, great for summer. The...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kikidoll27

    12 years ago

    I love that the Almay Smart Shade Smart Balance foundation has spf for summer. It has good coverage when used with a brush, and really nice consistncy, but my issue is the color. I'm pale, but this...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ryarr001

    13 years ago

    Smart Shade is a great foundation for lightweight coverage. It does not provide full-coverage. I've found that using the clear complexion concealer over my uneven skin areas smooths the coverage...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    scb8551

    13 years ago

    Okay, so I NEVER write reviews. Normally, I'm the one searching for products on here hoping they'll work out. I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised about this foundation. I have tried all types...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Jeffys1Mom

    13 years ago

    The first time I used the product, it surprised me with the color beads. I thought it was an alright foundation... You can't put it on with a foundation brush, which I was frustrated by, since I...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Zanita27

    13 years ago

    This isn't my normal foundation but this is a good substitute. It's pretty basic with no frills, bells or whistles, which is fine with me. I just need something that covers the redness in my face....

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    troubleinlipstick

    13 years ago

    I liked this foundation. It looks really natural. I blend it on my wrist first then apply evenly on my face. It doesn't crack or look dry. I don't break out and I have acne prone skin. Wish there...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    bink180

    13 years ago

    When I got this foundation in Febuary I was desperate to find a shade that would match my skin especially in the winter when your skin color is fading, I purchased the light/medium shade cause i...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    AubreyLenore

    13 years ago

    I was really excited about this foundation because I wanted something light like a tinted moisturizer but without the actual moisturizer because I have oily skin. But it was way too dark. I used a...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Isabird

    13 years ago

    I believe part of the mixed reviews this foundation has are because people are not applying this correctly. You can completely ignore the shade matching gimmick, there is no way a product can...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

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