52%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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description

A breakthrough liquid-to-powder foundation formula that absorbs oil, camouflages imperfections, and delivers a long-lasting velvet matte finish. This innovative foundation helps reduce the appearance of oil, acne scars, and severe breakouts. It's formulated with Cashmere Kaolinite Clay, which absorbs 75 percent of its weight in oil without over-drying the skin. The oil-free formula transforms instantly from liquid to powder, creating an all-day finish that camouflages imperfections and never appears dull, flat, or cakey. Ultra-fine pigments provide unsurpassed coverage and effectively eliminate the need for powder, blotting, or constant touch-ups throughout the day.

ingredients

Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Kaolin, Cetyl PEG/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Decyl Glucoside, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tribehenin, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Stoechas Extract. May Contain ( +/- ): Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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12 years ago

I'm middle eastern, tried on my friend's "Beige" shade, loved it, went to sephora and the girl matched me as "nude" shade. It looked fine in the light there but once I got home.. wow. I looked like...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown



5.0
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12 years ago

My skin looks flawless when I use this foundation. I have very problematic skin and this foundation has worked wonderfully and stayed fresh all day... I have very oily skin and usually have...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

It is a good foundation because it applies on liquid but while blending or after blending in well it turns into a powder form! Genius ! I love this, but the CONS of this product is that it doesn't...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

When I first put it on, it covers well and looks amazing, but about 2 hours later, my face looks like it has no makeup on and all my scars and pores are all showing. However, I don't turn oily the...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This foundation takes a minute or two to "set" before I see the airbrushed effect but once it does it is gorgeous. The finish is satin-matte. Not entirely satin nor matte. It will accentuate...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

Finally found a foundation that combats oily skin! It is a medium to full coverage (full coverage if you put a lot more, make sure to use a good hydrated/moisturizer on your face before applying...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

Where to start...This is a 30 foot foundation - it looks good from 30 feet away but is a hot mess up close. It is MATTE. It does not require powder to set. And it stays put! The coverage is...

About reviewer (284 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I have been searching for the perfect foundation for my oily face for what seemed like forever and this foundation is by far the closest thing to perfection in my agenda. It makes my face appear...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesHazel


4.0
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12 years ago

For the most part, I really liked this foundation. It was 99 degrees yesterday where I live and extremely humid. I was thinking about not even applying any makeup because Ive known most...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

I have had awful luck with every Hourglass foundation I have came across. First off the color matches are not on point for me AT ALL. I wear Porcelain in Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer (perfect...

About reviewer (250 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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12 years ago

I have only used a sample of this as it was a rec from a Sephora SA for my very oily acne prone skin. This has silicones, so I would never dream of using it anywhere but my nose - I can not believe...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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13 years ago

Not a full coverage foundation at all; too much money for a mediocre product. The color was a good match, though (MAC NW20, Shell looks great).

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

Packaging was nice, price was not. This product is crap. No matter what I tried, it would instantly dry onto my skin. Th second it was applied, it suck there. No time to blend. It looked cakey,...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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13 years ago

I was so so excited to try out this foundation. The main reason I purchased it was to control oiliness. But luckily, I decided to test it out before I wore it in public. The shade shell was did...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

I got this as a sample from Sephora, and yes I know it's a little early because I've just tried it today...but I have to say I really love this! I have oily, acne-prone skin, NC35-40, DW Tawny and...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


3.0
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13 years ago

I really wanted to love this foundation, and I mostly do. I picked up a sample and was looking for A. Good lasting power B. Keep me looking nice (not matte) for 6-8 hours C. Med coverage,...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

I really wanted to like this foundation but it didn't work for me. I have combo-oily skin and found that this foundation was way to drying for my normal areas and held well where my oily skin was -...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I am glad I got a sample from Sephora to play with, since I liked it a lot at first, but then saw the flaws in it as I kept using it. It is indeed a great product for oily skin, but for me, it...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I have only tried this in a sample form but it was enough to know that this is not the so called wonderful foundation for super oily skin. Now the color/shade was perfectly matched and it felt...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

UPDATE Aug 14th, 2012: I still love this foundation! I'm on my second bottle! Nothing comes close for a mattifying/oil control/shine free product! I realized that my color Beige can actually...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown