56%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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ingredients

Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Water, Isododecane, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sorbitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Gingko Biloba Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Alumina, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylene Brassylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate +/- (CI 77019/Mica, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499/Iron Oxides)

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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7 years ago

I've had decent luck with Almay foundations in the past so when I left my makeup case at home on vacation I picked this up. It was a fail. As a foundation this stuff is awful. As an emergency...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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9 years ago

My go to everyday foundation. I have sensitive skin and so far I haven't experienced any irritation from it. I like wearing foundation that makes my face look natural but more even toned. I have...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Saw this sitting underneath the other Smart Shade foundations and decided it was worth a try. I've never used any mousse products before, but I've liked the Smart Shade foundation I've tried...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

I love makeup, but this is going straight back. It's a weird white color that somehow seems heavy while at the same time not providing coverage. This is supposed to be medium coverage but I get...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

BEST foundation I've ever used. Completely different than other foundations. I look flawless when wearing it. My only concern is whether they discontinue it, because I don't see it around too...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I have such sensitive (rosacea) skin, that is under control now, but this is the only foundation that hasn't given me any kind of reaction. I use it daily. I'm so happy that I found something that...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I take back a previous review saying that Almay sucks lol. I've had trouble finding a foundation because I have light neutral skin and I end up with foundations with too much yellow. Even colored...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

I have Almay Smart Shade Mousse Makeup in medium/deep, which is their darkest shade… I happened to catch it lucky with this product because there is only one dark/black shade & I match it. This...

About reviewer (362 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This product is like magic. I was sceptical that it would actually match my skin tone but it does perfectly. It evens out my complexion and matches my skin tone so you can't even tell I'm wearing...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I am only into my first week with this product but felt inclined to review. I have had a hard time with clogged pores and suffer from dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) so I am constantly...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I bought this in light/medium (200) This foundation goes on very easily with the right brush or with my fingers. It pretty much matched my skin in about a minute or 2 and got rid of my red/pink...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I usually don't wear foundation, but now that I'm in my 30s and have some sun damage and acne scars after the skincare war zone that was my 20s, I like to dabble a little. I've always liked...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

I would maybe buy this product again. I like the anti aging smart shade better. I found after using a couple of times it dried out my skin. The coverage was really good though!

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

after having a lot of trouble with another mousse foundation, I'm relieved to find this. it starts off grey but blends into the skin color. (pro tip: it doesn't actually match your skin. There are...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Ok every product I use for my face gets discontinued. I reeeeeally really hope this products a keeper. I LOVE this face mouse. It gives my face which is extremely oily in some areas and extremely...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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11 years ago

This has to be one of the most DECEPTIVE products that I have ever purchased. It caught my eye because the color what the darkest shade that I had ever seen in the Almay line. It is packaged in a...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I actually liked this foundation and used it until it was empty. Texture, coverage and color was great BUT.. I hate any foundation that comes in a jar: it's messy, unhygienic and a hassle to open...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

I bought this foundation because I have sensitive skin and I like Mousse foundations, however after a day of wearing it I developed small bumps on my forehead. Otherwise it is a light foundation...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

After months of passing on this I bit the bullet and got it...AND HOW HAPPY I AM I DID! It will look crazy when u 1st open it because it's a cool toned lavender grey. You will have to make sure u...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

I was about to give up on foundation shades that automatically match to my skin, because none of them did. I didn't have too much hope for Almay Smart Shade Mousse but was I surprised. Not only...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue