User's Reviews

The Body Shop : All In One Face Base
5.0

Pros

-covers acne, acne scars, and all other imperfections immediately -can be used with the sponge given for very full coverage (although not "cakey") or can be used with a make-up brush for a medium coverage -dries up excess oil -lasts all day until you wash it off

Cons

-somewhat expensive -there isn't a lot of product in the container -not ideal for dry skin

Not many people know this, but aside from using the…
Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals
4.0

Pros

-will not make you break out -buildable coverage -looks natural -one container will last you probably two months if you use it as your primary foundation daily

Cons

-unless you buy the new "matte finish" foundation you will be shiny and somewhat glittery -doesn't last all day -can be messy, but if you simply put a tissue down on your sink or counter and don't go crazy, you'll be fine, it's really not that hard.

I use this product every day as an under eye…
Vichy : Normaderm Teint Anti-Imperfection Foundation
5.0

Pros

-made specifically for acne-prone skin -full coverage -long lasting -natural finish -you will not break out from this product

Cons

-some people don't like liquid make-up (such as myself sometimes) -may be difficult to find your perfect shade seeing as I think there are only five, however they blend very well

One thing to beware of is that when I aligned…
MAC : Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
1.0

Pros

-well, MAC is a reputable brand, and make several great products -lasts a very long time

Cons

-if you have oily or combination skin, everywhere that you become oily will change to a darker (usually orange) color -it will make you break out by the end of the day -I found I became more oily than usual with this on -felt very thick, was "cakey" -expensive

I wouldn't recommend this product. It changes colors and will…
Vichy : Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care
5.0

Pros

-light-weight -takes away all shine -will not cause breakouts -minimizes pores -great under makeup

Cons

-bottle doesn't last very long

This is the day-time moisturizer that I've been using since…
Clindoxyl : Clindamycin (1%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel
5.0

Pros

-absolutely wonderful, cleared my skin in 2 weeks!!

Cons

-none -the price might be an issue for some

Some may have found clindoxyl gel drying, but every night…
Adapalene (Non-prescription)
1.0

Pros

-it had a nice consistancy, I guess

Cons

-it was VERY drying, and I am almost never dry, even while treating my acne -it didn't do anything to clear my acne

Basically, I tried differin for 2 months as a topical…