72%
would repurchase
3.8/5
package quality

price range

description

A foundation that lightens fine lines and pores. Achieve a flawless, blemish-free finish with this hypoallergenic foundation that helps retain the skin's natural radiance and is safe for use even on acne-prone skin.

ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947) Mica (CI 77019). May contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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17 years ago

I've been using this for about a year and a half and I really love it. I previously used JI pure pressed but was just getting too oily and grimy by the end of the day. Alima covers well and while...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairOther

EyesOther



3.0
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17 years ago

I spent about $20 on samples only to find they don't have any shade that matches my skintone at all. Neutrals were too pink. Warms too yellow. I am have golden peachy tan skin right now and none...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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17 years ago

I purchased a bunch of samples from this company based on the hypes of reviews here. And like many disappointing victims here, I am here festering out my grief. At time, I wonder if cosmetics...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


2.0
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17 years ago

i must the minority here. at first i thought this was great, but i soon relaized that it is simply too thick of a consistency for me. NO matter how much i moisturized, exfoliated, and buffed, no...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairBrunette

EyesOther


3.0
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17 years ago

Alima Satin Matte Foundation --An Ode-Lament-- The women said you were lovely, full of grace. And indeed you were. I picked your form in G-1, Realized upon first touch that no other base...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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17 years ago

I love Alima's foundation. they're indeed satin soft and so finely milled. Most importantly, it doesnt end up streaky or patchy, nor does it cause me to break out. Been using N2 for the last 2...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

Unfortunately, I didn't find a colour match. I'm a black woman w/ medium brown skin w/ golden/yellow undertones and nothing worked...everything seemed toooooo yellow. Besides, in general, I find...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

First of all let me preface the review my saying I have extremely dry skin with no pores, oil or any sign of life..lol. I have atopic dermatitis (eczema) so my skin is prone to redness and is very...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I have finally found a foundation that works; specifically, a mineral foundation that works. I was using JI for awhile but it turns orangey on me. Alima was tricky at first. I had no idea what...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

After agonising over 9 different sample colours and temporarily upsetting my poor face by using sunscreen base on one half, not the other, moisturiser, aloe, rosewater, washing it 5 times a day to...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

First--Their eyeshadows and finishing powders are the most finely milled powders I have ever seen. I will rebuy their finishing powders but not the foundation. Why? The color was a spot-on match...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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17 years ago

I loooooved this for the first 6 hours I was wearing it. It covered very well, was glowy but not greasy and just looked so natural! I found a GREAT match in C-2 but then sadly as the day wore on it...

About reviewer (265 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

Wow, very impressed with this line. I've been looking for a mineral foundation comparable to Jane Iredale and Youngblood due to their high prices. I've tried Aromaleigh, Everyday Minerals,...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


2.0
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17 years ago

I've tried so hard to make Alima work for me because of all the raves I've read on MUA, but I just can't find a color match. N3 and O1 are too light, but N4 and O2 are too dark, and the W and G...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Adore this product. Tried other MMU- needed to mix two shades to look right on my skin. Own Olive-0, which is not on their website but absolutely perfect for me. I don't look like I'm wearing...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

I don't usually write reviews but this foundation from Alima is the tops. I've tried many brands including BE, EM, Youngblood, Signature, Larenim, and nothing has the silky feel and coverage that...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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18 years ago

I loved their colors and finish - it's the only foundation that I've come across that managed to make me GLOW (even my boyfriend noticed, he doesn't notice this kind of stuff), but it wasn't right...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

As they say in Valley Speak: "Oh my God!" I love this stuff! I was using Bare Escentuals, which was great compared to my liquid foundations. But I would still get very oily mid-day and then the...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

I received two samples in N3 and N4 from a super sweet muaer.N3 Pongee is too light and N4 Charmeuse is too dark for my NC30ish FFF olive toned skin. However, when I mix both half and half I can...

About reviewer (766 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

This is my favorite mineral foundation, of all the ones I've tried. Actually, it's my favorite foundation ever, of any kind. I sent them an e-mail explaining which foundations I've used in other...

About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other

HairRed

EyesGreen