
About this product
A lightweight foundation with sheer to medium coverage and a luminous, skin-like finish, designed to even out redness while maintaining a natural appearance.
Full ingredients
Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Cellulose Gum, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Parfum/Fragrance, Methylparaben, Nylon-12, Trihydroxystearin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isobutane, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides
Guru Score
Mixed
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What the gurus are saying
This foundation earns consistent praise for its lightweight feel, natural finish, and ability to blur imperfections without looking heavy, making it a go-to for wedding day makeup and everyday wear. However, it contains fragrance and isopropyl myristate (a comedogenic ingredient), which means people with acne-prone or very sensitive skin should patch-test first, and those with oily skin may need primer and powder to keep it stable. Shade matching skews warm across the range, so deeper skin tones should swatch carefully to avoid an orange cast.
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