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)

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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11 years ago

I generally like this product. It doesn't break me out, there's a wide range of shades to choose from, it doesn't oxidise, and it provides light to medium coverage. It also feels very light to...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown



2.0
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11 years ago

This didn't work for me. First, I have extremely clog prone skin and this caused me to breakout. I used the foundation for nearly 3 weeks and my skin was a mess by the time I stopped using it. It...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

Great Product! Excellent coverage and colour match. Amazing customer service I recently purchased a few satin matte foundation samples from Alima. My perfect shade was W4 (for reference I'm an...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBrown

EyesHazel


2.0
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11 years ago

I don't understand what the big infatuation with this mineral foundation is... It didn't cover well, the finish looked dull and powdery and it just kind of sat on top of my skin unlike other...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

UPDATE: Since originally trying Alima in Cool 2, I've switched to Neutral 1. Partly because I like to neutralize the pink/red tones I have and partly because I have trouble figuring out my...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

After having a massive breakout, I started to search for more natural makeup, and ended up ordering Alima Pure's Satin Matte Foundation. There are so many shades to choose from, and there's...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

I'm on a hunt for the perfect MMU and currently deciding whether I want to order the full size of this. It's definitely better than Bare Minerals and Laura Mercier MMU but not perfect. Shades:...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


2.0
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11 years ago

Great color selection. Simple ingredients. However, performance, feel, and lasting power lacking, at least for me personally (as everyone is unique with unique skin). my skin type&tone:...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I wanted to love this, but it wasn't meant to be. I was oily all over within two hours of applying the primer and foundation. The color selection was great and it didn't break me out at all, but...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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11 years ago

EDIT: Alright, so I am quite certain this was causing tons of tiny bumps all over my face, especially my forehead, cheekbones, and chin. Which, I guess is pretty much all over my face. At any...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

When I first found out about Alima Pure, I was intimidated by the color choices. I have always had a lot of trouble determining my undertone. But I honed in on the right shade pretty easily, thanks...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Thank you to all the users on the makeup board who have posted about Alima foundation -- it's a hassle for me to obtain and I wouldn't have bothered without these positive comments. I'm so glad I...

About reviewer (265 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

One thing that makes me angry about mineral makeup is the mess but eventually, the good ones like this brand, make a great difference. Having said that and in comparison with the other mineral...

About reviewer (923 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

NC25 Chinese yellow toned, acne discoloration to cover! To be fair, I am not the target market for mineral makeup.. large pores, uneven texture, and discoloration to cover. Doesn't cover at...

About reviewer (207 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. Alima is very dry in terms of formula. Better for oily skin / summer. Hard to...

About reviewer (870 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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12 years ago

I had high hopes for this foundation/powder, but.....it pains me to say this because I respect Alima's philosophy and their customer service is good....I hated this product. I did my due diligence...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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12 years ago

My skin: acne-prone, very sensitive, enlarged pores and hyperpigmentation. Problems with redness. I'm a NC/NW 15, in EMD I've used Linen and Fairly Light neutral. In Alima the closest shades...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I have been wearing Alima SMF for about 3 years now. After trying many other brands of mineral makeup, Alima impressed me with its quality, color selection, and business ethics. It appears to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

What a lifesaver! Almost every foundation breaks me out, including mineral powders. BE and Pur contain bismuth oxychloride, which causes me cysts on my cheeks. Even talc is enough to cause a...

About reviewer (258 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I've been using Alima Pure for about 2 years now and I have to say I'm very happy with the product. The company itself is great and I like buying from a socially conscious company but I understand...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown