60%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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ingredients

INGREDIENTS: AQUA (WATER), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TALC, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, MICA, DIMETHICONE, SILICA, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CYCLOMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOSTEARIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE,PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77002 (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE)].

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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10 years ago

Loved this at first when I had it colour matched at the illamasqua counter, it was one of the hottest days of the year. It took about 3/4 hours to look oily, which is incredible because I am SUPER...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



4.0
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10 years ago

Love this foundation! You can always tell in pictures when I have it on. You must apply it sparingly or build for fuller coverage, otherwise it sits on your skin looking like thick foundation. The...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

i do like this foundation, its nice for good coverage so i use when i go out. it is slightly on the pricy side and its a bit of a nightmare to get out of the tube. Probably won't buy again.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

When I initially started using this product, it had great coverage and didn't make me super oily. I had put it aside to use another foundation and came back to it and for some reason, it didn't...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I happened late on a sale for Illamasqua with most everything sold except their foundation. Lots and lots of foundation in only two shades, 03 and their darkest color. Took a chance and got the 03...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

For a girl who usually sticks with BB cream and tinted moisturiser, this foundation is a godsend! It's light yet effective and doesn't feel heavy on the skin which is exactly what I was looking for.

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

This is one of the many foundations I have tried, which I have put on and thought "Oh my god I look AMAZING, my search is finally over, HG!!!!", and only a few hours later to realise that I just...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Horrific...only word I can think to describe this. Bought this on a whim without looking at reviews first, and the colour match was completely off. Tried to make it work regardless - thought...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

A friend of mine had this foundation and she didnt like it. I asked her to give me for trying and I would say I couldnt see any special thing from it. It is a bit thick consistent liquid (usually I...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I bought the Illamasqua skin base foundation as part of a long ongoing search for a good foundation with staying power in the right colour for my very pale, sensitive skin. The first time I used it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGray


5.0
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10 years ago

I've had so many compliments about my skin when I use the illamasqua skin base foundation. People usually ask am i wearing any foundation or what am I using in my skin. The foundation has a really...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

For the first few months I absolutely loved this foundation, it have amazing coverage, perfect colour match and looked flawless in pictures. My skin was combination and quite clear, however, over...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Having tried various foundations over the years, I think this foundation is fab! It make skin look flawless and covers all blemishes well. A little does go a long way and it isn't the cheapest...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

2/24/14:This foundation is not for dry skinned people I think. I like this foundation for when my skin is oilier.. Usually I have dry combo skin but in the winter it dries out quite a bit. If I...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

I was really excited to try this as I have tried so many foundations and heard great things about this. My skin is fair and I bought shade 02 which I applied using a buffing brush. A little goes a...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I really love this foundation. I have combination skin and my nose/T zone does get a little oily but nothing unmanageable. The colour 3.5 is a perfect match for my skin (unlike the NC20 that a MAC...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

I was ready to just go out and buy a full-size version of this but the price and mixed reviews put me off. I managed to get a sample in shade 3, which is a decent match for my skin, the only...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

PLEASE CLICK CONTINUED FOR COMPARISON SWATCHES FOR SHADE 3: My favorite foundation at the moment is the Le Teint Touche Éclat Illuminating Foundation in BD10. The formula works great on my...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I really do love this foundation but only in summer. My skin seems to be dryer these days and as a result it doesnt really work so well for me in winter. I am shade 6.5 in the summer which is a...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

Thick consistency but it has a excellent coverage. Wide range of colours and packaging is decent. The way i usually use it is to mix it a little with moisturiser to give a little tint of colour...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown