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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    1.0
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    bringhunterthehorizon

    13 years ago

    This shouldn't be called a foundation at all. It has no coverage at all but it left my skin feeling very oily. I found it a great waste of money although thankfully I didn't pay even close to full...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    sillyhheart

    13 years ago

    I am very pale. So pale, in fact, I have never found a foundation light enough for my skin tone. I picked this up today wanting to try it. As I applied it, it seemed like it was going to turn out...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    fortheloveofallthingspink

    13 years ago

    Very, very, very orange. And has virtually no coverage. That's all I can really say. Just stick to matching your foundation yourself.

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    bonnydoon

    13 years ago

    This should fall under the category of tinted moisturizer because it does not offer even medium coverage. However, this is exactly what I was looking for so I'm well pleased. I am an NC 20-25...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Lizzieloveslipgloss

    13 years ago

    Not a fan, foundation turns orange fast and coverage is sheer at best. Threw it away!

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    mogle

    13 years ago

    I have light/medium olive skin with rosacea that is difficult to match. I bought this product in Light/Medium as an interim tinted moisturizer that I can get locally until I can afford to try...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    unravelingx

    13 years ago

    Pros: Does what it promises to do: Blends into a (somewhat) matching shade, and it honestly keeps my oily areas more matte and my non-oily areas balanced. Now onto the Cons: Colors lean ORANGE...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Victoria84

    13 years ago

    This is good so far... I find that it looks best when I rub the liquid in the palms first, and then apply in upward "circles" in stead if "strokes".

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    johnaleeG

    13 years ago

    I love this product. It reminds me of Estee Lauder's Day wear Plus, but with a hint of coverage. I have normal skin with a few red areas, so this product works great for me. I like that it has an...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kristin85

    14 years ago

    this is a step up from a tinted moisturizer. it provides a light coverage, enough to even skin tones and maybe cover minor flaws... unless you have clear skin beware of this product. i have normal...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    CroGirl89

    14 years ago

    I am surprised to see the negative comments. I've had a good experience with this foundation so far. The best part about it is if you are like me and have a hard time finding a good match for skin...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ppinkrroses

    14 years ago

    Wow...EW. Sorry, but I don't have a single good thing to say about this. Well, no, I do like the tube packaging. BUT that's IT! This is a 1 to be because... 1. WAY too dark for my NC15...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    raeeeofsunshin3

    14 years ago

    I never thought I would end up liking this product! I've always been a fan of medium to full coverage foundations (Revlon Colorstay and Photoready) and didn't trust other companies foundations at...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Philipmom02

    14 years ago

    I tried this to compliment the pressed powder version. I am really pleased how it blends into my skin without making it oily or dry feeling. It does seem to balance well for me. I have...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lksandrock

    14 years ago

    This is my go-to light-coverage foundation. As one of the other reviewers said, it acts a lot like a tinted moisturizer. This is usually all of the coverage I need for spring and summer. One...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Cowy

    14 years ago

    If you have sensitive skin, do NOT buy this product. I have oily skin and I also have rosacea on my cheeks. I have been using ALMAY products for almost a year now; I want a foundation with SPF...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    superstarnancy

    14 years ago

    The WORST foundation ever to grace the skin on my face! It did nothing but eccentuate my pores and fine lines, not even so much as to cover up one imperfection. Not only that, it left orange-hued...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    madmargeS

    14 years ago

    I have combination skin, and I got this for half price on sale. The shade I purchased was Light. I applied it a couple of different ways: with my fingers and with a sponge. When I applied with my...

    About reviewer (237 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kiraty

    14 years ago

    I'm actually on my second bottle of this. The first one ended up being too dark for me, but I didn't know that until I was almost out of it, and then it was summer so it kind of worked out. You...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    loops2100

    14 years ago

    I just purchased Smart Shade Smart Balance in light for my winter foundation. I wanted a product that would be flexible in terms of the color, which it why I decided to purchase an Almay...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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