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Alima Pure

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4.0

447 reviews
72%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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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)

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    5.0
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    aster23

    18 years ago

    Just tried this for the first time today, and I am absolutely astonished by this product. I have pale, blotchy, large-pored, bumpy, oily yet flaky skin. I have tried foundations by Laura Mercier,...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    smargot

    18 years ago

    After seeing one of those BE infomercials and reading a lot about mmu at mua and elsewhere online, I ordered samples from Larenim, Everyday Minerals, Aromaleigh, and Alima. If I hadn't read about...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    vintage_luxe

    18 years ago

    I decided to give this product a try after reading all the impressive reviews here and I'm glad I did. I FOUND MY HG! I have extremely oil slick skin, and after years on using liquid foundations...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    auqamarina

    18 years ago

    This stuff was the most expensive foundation I'd ever bought, but, really, after buying all those drugstore brands, I think I spent a LOT of $$$. Anyway, Alima worked great for me, and if you have...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ifthe

    18 years ago

    Big fat A+++ for Alima!!! Not too shiny, not too matte, excellent color selection, wonderful finely milled minerals that buff on like a dream and DO NOT sit in pores or fine lines AND I didn't get...

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    babygurl24

    18 years ago

    WOW!wow!WOW! THIS IS my HG!!!!. I cant tell you how much I just adore my alima mineral foundation! I am so happy to have found this makeup its so sOOOo pure and just love how it looks and feels on...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jas_mine

    18 years ago

    My HG! This is not the most expensive foundation I've ever bought but I'm 200% happier. In my opinion, it's even better tha La bella donna. I'm a combo and alima is very matte and sheer. It's...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    stars629

    18 years ago

    I waited to write a review until I had been using this for about a month- and let me tell you, I've tried so many MMU brands- BE, EM, JLynne just to name a few- and NONE come close to Alima!! The...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dshipe767

    18 years ago

    WOW and AMAZING! I love alima! Thanks to all MUA members that wrote about alima -- it is definitely a fantastic product and their customer service is stellar! The product is exactly as everyone...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    angieee

    18 years ago

    Been using this for every day for about two months now. This is the best mineral foundation I have ever used. I've tried everything from Bare Escentuals to Jane Iredale to several other etailer...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sahyslop

    18 years ago

    I love this foundation. I have mature skin and have tried others that left my skin looking cakey and powdery and old. This goes on so nicely. I generally go over my face two times and finish...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bajuhe

    18 years ago

    I am so grateful for this review board on makeup alley. Because of it I discovered a wonderful makeup that I never would have tried otherwise. I spent a lot of money on Bare Esscentials and really...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    eam531

    18 years ago

    This is absolutely the best mineral foundation I have ever tried. The colors are *beautiful*, it is extremely finely milled so it is very soft (unlike others that feel like sand in comparison!)...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shelli64

    18 years ago

    Love Alima!! I have been using this MMU for a little over a week now and I plan to keep using it as it has proven to be a winner for me. Although I rotate foundations between seasons, I most...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    kathleenjnh

    18 years ago

    Edited on 8/26/06: I adore this foundation even more than when I wrote the review almost two months ago. My skin looks fantastic. This foundation definitely requires a little effort to master...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Artbabe

    18 years ago

    I waited to use my samples for a few weeks before I wrote a review. This is really lovely stuff. I have mature, combo skin (oily T-zone). I use C.O. Bigelow Extra Light moisturizer and Paul & Joes...

    About reviewer (322 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairGrey, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    hullabaloo

    18 years ago

    This foundation is working very well for me. I'm over 35 with combo skin and did not like the look of Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup; BE was too powdery for me and really emphasized the lines...

    About reviewer (132 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    joy2uandme

    18 years ago

    Not the best for my n/d skin. I found the coverage light to medium compared to other mineral foundations and that's the coverage I'm looking for so high marks there. The formula however, seemed to...

    About reviewer (1680 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    RoCoco

    18 years ago

    Updating 6/10/2009: Still loving/wearing Alima C-3 and 4. A blend of the two is best for me most of the year, but in summer 4 seems best. Application-wise, I've been using a damp Beauty Blender...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Daisy1012

    18 years ago

    Even though I was very happy with my EM and yes even Physicians Formula, I had to see what the all the hype was over this mu. The coverage of Alima was very poor for me and it seemed messier to...

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

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