65%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (Light Cream: 12.67%; Nude: 12.4%; Sand: 12.18%; Wheat: 11.83%; Fawn: 11.14%). Other Ingredients: Water, Isohexadecane (thickener/texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Silica (absorbent silicone), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (skin conditioning agent), Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol (silicone emollient), Hexyl Laurate (emulsifier), Tocopheryl Acetate (antioxidant), Polysorbate 80 (thickener), Polyethylene (film-former/slip agent), Alumina (opacifying agent), Magnesium Sulfate (thickener), Aluminum Stearate (thickeners), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (thickener), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (silicone-based emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben (all preservatives). May Contain: Iron Oxides (mineral pigments).

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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14 years ago

I've had great results with Paula's skincare line but I can't say the same for her makeup collection. This one was recommended for my dry skin but she obviously doesn't cater to darker skin...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



2.0
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14 years ago

I expect more from Paula's products because she seems to know everything and clearly uses that knowledge in her skin care lines, which I am very pleased with. Her cosmetics however, not so much....

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

Paula really needs to expand the color range of this product. In this day & age such a limited selection is almost shocking. Even I - a blonde! - couldn't find a color here that really worked for...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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15 years ago

Paula claims that her foundation has no pink, yellow or orange undertones. I tried the Wheat shade and found it to be quite yellow. I really don't understand what is wrong with a foundation having...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

I like this foundation, the lightest shade works well on my skin tone, though I think Paula needs to improve on color choices for her foundations. It is very thick so I won't be using it in the...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

I like this foundation. It is creamy and doesn't make me look like I just baked a cake on my face. It is fairly sheer but it is very buildable. It doesn't cause me to break out (the skin on my face...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I have very dry skin - and always had issues with foundations making my face very dry. I agree that this foundation is not so good at covering up spots. But it does a good job of keeping skin soft...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

Quite disappointed with this foundation. I purchased a sample size in light cream. It appears heavy and thick in texture, but I found using either my fingers, sponge, or brush that the outcome is...

About reviewer (1341 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

Pros: no breakouts, moisturizing without shine or dewy finish, non chemical sunscreen, great colors for pale folks, tube packaging. Cons: sheer finish, more tinted moisturizer than foundation,not...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

I've been on a quest to find a perfect foundation recently and got this along with some skincare items while placing my order with PC. I'm NC 15 and ordered it in Light Cream. Now, I have used some...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

Doesn't oxidize. No pinkness!!! Titanium and zinc sunprotection is the best!!! Nice matte finish!! Love it, now if it would last 12 hours it would be 5 stars......

About reviewer (335 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I love alot of Paulas products but foundation is not one of them. I prefer a fuller coverage so I got a sample of this in Wheat, which I think is close to NC25. I should have gone one shade darker...

About reviewer (314 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

Paula's products are FABULOUS! This is my 3rd favorite foundation of Paula's, with her "Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF20" being my absolute all time fav, and her "Best Base Forward" being my #2!...

About reviewer (340 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I have used every foundation in the world. I have used Armani, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Shiseido, Prescriptives, Mally, Clinique, Bare Escentuals, Makeup Forever. You name it I have...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

I didn't have high hopes for this foundation, considering the so-so reviews and the lower price tag. Amazingly, this is actually one of the BEST foundations I've ever tried. The lightest shade,...

About reviewer (497 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

such an amazing foundation. I have fair/medium skin color and wheat is a perfect color for me. I top it with Laura Mercier's loose powder and my skin almost looks airbrushed.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

This really works well for me. It doesn't give super duper coverage, but it's enough for me and I don't have that great of skin. When you first put it on it doesn't blend all that well (b/c of...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this product and I was surprised to read all the variations people have had using it. I have fair to medium skin (NC30) and have been using Wheat during the winter. I have normal skin that...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

I have to agree with others on the representation of colors for the foundation. I am fair, freckled and over 50, yet both of my choices were WAY too light. The first "Sand", one step up from the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

This foundation has the potential to be great because of the physical sunscreen and the great color choices but Paula left a great deal to be desired in the "coverage" area! I did not get any...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown