Best Face Forward Foundation SPF 25

Paula's Choice

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3.2

113 reviews
50%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 8.24%; Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) 4.55% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone (silicone slip agents), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener/fatty acid), Nylon-12 (absorbent), Glycerin (water-binding agent), Polyethylene (thickener/opacifying agent), Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer (silicone polymer), PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone (emulsifier), PEG-8 (thickener), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (powdery thickening agent), Propylene Carbonate (solvent), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (suspending agents), Aluminum Stearate (thickener), Alumina (absorbent), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (opacifying agent), Polymethyl Methacrylate (film-forming agent), Sodium Chloride (binding agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (silicone-based emulsifier), Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives), Iron Oxides (mineral pigment).

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    5.0
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    blabagab

    8 years ago

    my HG for light coverage I find it impossible to get good colour matches for foundation, and this in sand works very well. I was using paula's tinted moisturizer for a while, but this works...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    gailridgley

    8 years ago

    Wore this product years ago, but I ordered it with the new packaging thinking that it would be good for the SPF 25 on days when I was outside a lot. What a disappointment and waste of money. ...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily

    HairSilver

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    sparklycat

    8 years ago

    Very very very sheer coverage. Didn't do anything for oil control. Settled in the lines around my mouth. Pretty disappointing product.

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Tygerlilee84

    9 years ago

    so I'm always trying new foundations. I'd looked at this one for a while and finally decided to go for it. I like except for one thing which I'll get to later. First coverage. It's very very...

    About reviewer (698 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Hawko

    9 years ago

    It truly is amazing that Paula criticized all other foundation manufacturers, Oh, so high & mighty, but when it comes to her own, its a total flop. Chalky, un-natural, difficulty to blend without...

    About reviewer (778 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    twocents

    9 years ago

    I tried this foundation years ago, but I think they changed the formula. This seems more like a tinted moisturizer than a foundation. I was expecting much more coverage from a product made for...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    bmichlig

    9 years ago

    I've struggled for years to find a foundation I could enjoy using daily. Between failing to find a true skintone match and failing to find a formula that sits right on my textured skin, it was...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sarahmorgan

    9 years ago

    As other reviewers have stated, I am very surprised this foundation does not have a higher rating. I realize that foundation opinions are quite varied since skin type changes from person to person,...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD SAMPLES All of the shades had natural colors, soaked into the skin and offered broad spectrum sun protection. The foundation has pretty good coverage and conceals some acne . Also it...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    julianaq

    10 years ago

    The colors looks very natural, best champagne beige is the perfect shade for me, I am NC20-25. It's working great for my oily skin in winter time. I like the fact that it's very skin like, it evens...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    silkyskin

    10 years ago

    I LOVE this!! I was a little skeptical to purchase because of the mixed reviews but I'm so glad I went ahead and ordered it. It's a light coverage that looks completely natural on my skin and it...

    About reviewer (154 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    yazmin77

    10 years ago

    This is a lovely natural foundation that's totally amazing for oily skin prone to breakouts! I have the shade best bisque which In my opinion suits my medium skin tone beautifully, I have yellow...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    alison_k

    11 years ago

    This gave me a lovely light and natural finish, perfect for when I want less coverage. It really doesn't cover much: I have two huge dark spots on my forehead which are only covered a little by...

    About reviewer (1232 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    tinsel5001

    12 years ago

    I've sampled a few shades of this & so far I like it. Have received compliments on my skin when I wear it. Will update this review in detail more later... after I do more a comprehensive analysis.

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    ClaireF24

    12 years ago

    I am a Best Linen in the new colors. I have normal, cystic acne-prone skin, that is neither dry nor oily. I bought this foundation primarily because I am a long time PC user and I thought I should...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    candystripelegs

    12 years ago

    If you have oily skin and want the simplicity of sunscreen with a bit of color to even out skintone without added moisture that you usually get from TM's and BB creams, then this would be a really...

    About reviewer (251 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    CarlaN

    12 years ago

    I’d been contentedly using a mineral powder foundation for years, but decided to try a liquid foundation, as my skin changes a bit, from age. <br> I wanted a foundation that’s 1) made by a...

    About reviewer (847 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    fancyfrancie

    12 years ago

    Attention! Paula recently reformulated this product, and the shades have REALLY improved! "Best Bisque" is now an option for very fair skin, in my opinion. I found the former version to be way...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LovelyThistle

    12 years ago

    This foundation has nice light coverage. The reliable spf is great so there is no need to add another product to oily skin. The only drawback is, it seemed to fade a little bit as the day went on....

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    CobraRose

    12 years ago

    I used to use the Barely There tint, but I ended up getting tiny pimples (I have very oily skin), and switched to this. It has to be blended quickly before it dries, but it works very well if you...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

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