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


5.0
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11 years ago

I have just recently purchased this foundation & have fallen in love ! The finish is absolutely amazing. I have oily skin but am dry around my nose, I also am sensitive to a lot of makeup/skin...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesBlue



5.0
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11 years ago

I see a lot of people struggling with this product or thinks it's cakey, I was one of those until I found a way to apply this foundation. I tried using a buffing brush and beauty blender, both do...

About reviewer (131 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Ok, this foundation is complete garbage. Medium to full coverage? Uh, more like no coverage at all. Looks cakey when applied no matter what method I use, it isn't mattifying and my skin isn't even...

About reviewer (172 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

Completely overrated hype IME. No clue at all why this is advertised as "mattifying" in any way, shape, or form. Pros: Lightweight foundation that's easy to apply. Impressive variety of...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I have to say I love this foundation enough so that I'm taking the time to write my first review. For those looking for a foundation that will magically transform your skin into perfection, stop...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

Let me start by saying I have extremely oily (decidedly not combination), acne prone, and sensitive fair skin. I should be the kind of person who would love this (judging by other reviews) but I do...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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11 years ago

OK, so I received a sample of this foundation. It is like nothing I've ever used before. It sucks in all the oil and the skin looks matte immediately. I have an extremely oily skin, but I didn't...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

This foundation took a LOT (too much maybe) of trial and error to get it to work for me, but for hot humid summer weather that makes my face totally oily in 20 minutes, I like it. So, even if...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


4.0
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11 years ago

I can understand some of the negative reviews on this site in regards to color matching or dry areas on the face. Let me start by saying that for me, someone that extremely oily skin, rosacea,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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11 years ago

As a self-proclaimed oily girl, I was excited when I was introduced to the Hourglass foundation, liquid to powder formulation! Though the price point was a little out of my comfortable range ($40...

About reviewer (193 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Yesterday, I was in Sephora because I wanted to try out their new Color IQ foundation matching system. They take 3 pictures of your face (neck, cheeks, and forehead) without makeup and then enter...

About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray


4.0
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11 years ago

This foundation is NOT for the "slightly oily" or combo girls!!! DO NOT purchase this if you are at all prone to any dryness on your face! However, this foundation is PERFECT for very oily skin...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

Pos: 1) Stays matte for a very long time. 2)I didn't break out and I have very sesnsitive skin! 3)Water proof 4) It doesn't contain irritating ingredients Cons: 1)impossible to reapply - ...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


3.0
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11 years ago

I tried this foundation because of all the raves here on how wonderful this is for oily skin. I have very oily skin, nothing holds up on my face for more than 3 hours. So I was really exited to...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Now my holy grail foundation ... I have oily skin it just looks perfecto on !!! The price sucks but watever

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

Out of all the foundations I've tried this is the best for my oily skin. i do still get oily and this comes off within hours but I've seen worse. I'm currently searching for a new foundation but...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Tan

HairOther

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

This product is very good for my oily skin! I used a sample for prom and it lasted the entire night, which I found to be so surprising. Even when I felt really hot, it was not as shiny as I thought...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

Update 1/25/14 Mmmm i dont care for this foundation too much anymore. I mean I use it now and then but like I said in my orginial review the coverage isnt too good. I have a few acne scars from...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

PROS +great coverage +stays matte all day +very acne prone and hasn't made me real out +coverage is still good by end of the day (I only got oily around my nose but the rest of my makeup...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I can see this being amazing on very oily skin. As someone with more normal skin who wants to have that matte look, it's too drying/cakey. I recommend MAC Matchmaster if you love matte but aren't...

About reviewer (368 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown