83%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

Mica, Talc, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Methicone, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Proplyparaben, Fragrance (Parfum) 101905.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a fantastic foundation. It kept me matte all day long, which is a huge feat as my makeup seems to deteriorate at a quicker rate when I'm in school; I'm not sure why, but it does, lol....

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen



5.0
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17 years ago

This is the best powder foundation I've ever tried (and I've tried so many). It goes on smooth and even, and makes my normally blotchy/acne-prone skin look perfect. It absorbs oil really well, yet...

About reviewer (279 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

I bought this foundation after reading the good reviews for oily skin. It did absolutely nothing for me. The color match was great (I am very pale), but it was the flattest finish I have ever...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I bought this product because I read the rave reviews on MUA - I just want to say thanks for all the recommended this product. I have super oily, acne prone skin and I have a lot of acne...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I tried this on chattykathy's recommendation and oh, my Lord! If all of her recommendations are this dead on, I'm hiring her as my personal cosmetic consultant. This is one fantastic foundation. I...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I bought this after reading reviews last summer. I used it (per MUA recs) over the MN Lasting Foundation. It was dead on and I used up a whole powder foundation in about 8 mos. I started to realize...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

i have used this powder foundation alone and over liquid foundations and have never been disappointed. everyone who i know who has tried it has liked it as well. the compact is pretty, but a bit...

About reviewer (406 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

I have been using mineral foundations (BE and Everyday Minerals most recently), but found them to be messy and they don't travel very well. I have oily skin with a few blemishes and enlarged pores...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

Nothing to rave about. Compact by itself looks cheap, surface of the powder after several times of using with BB kabuki brush looked like so unflat like a low-end one. Coverage - so-so, dusty-like....

About reviewer (255 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

This is a good foundation for those who need medium to fuller coverage. It's moisturizing and dewy, not matte. I like this foundation for days that I'm dry. It keeps the flakes at bay and does not...

About reviewer (352 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a perfect powder foundation, but I do not use it as a foundation. I use it a touch up compact during the day. It does not cake on like other powders. I will always have this in my purse at...

About reviewer (261 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

I think that this foundation is beautiful, and I love the way it looks and feels. I also love the smell, and do not find it to be unbearable. I wear Ultra Ivory, and it is a perfect match for my...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I've used MN products for almost 40 years - - - this Foundation is my HG. Along with the Lasting Foundation - this is what I use every day - perfect coverage!

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Great coverage!

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

To start off, I love Merle Norman. My mother has used Merle Norman since she was a teenager and has always had so many compliments on her skin and the inherent sunscreen (before adding sunscreen...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

Well, you all were right. This stuff is great! I am constantly on the search for the "perfect" foundation and I've tried so many over the years. As I'm entering middle age (yikes!) and my skin has...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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17 years ago

EDIT - 03.12.13 - I revisited this product based on my previous experience. The smell is worse than I remember, like crushed candy all over my face which did not go away. I also had a difficult...

About reviewer (284 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I use this as a finishing powder to set my makeup. I have VERY oily/acne prone skin and this product along with MN's luxiva oil control lotion really does the trick! I have been a product junkie...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther


1.0
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17 years ago

i used this more than a year ago so unless theyve changed it,this is my experience.even if you dont drop the powder will break.and it will spill out everywhere even with the compact closed onto...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

I was so afraid after reading some of the reviews about the overpowering scent that I almost passed up on a truly great product. I am so super sensitive to scent (just read some of my reviews and...

About reviewer (293 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown