Almay : Smart Shade Foundation

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Active Ingredients:
Titanium Dioxide (4%) and Zinc Oxide (2.1%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau (water, eau), Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Talc, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Nylon 12, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Trisiloxane, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (grape), Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Galactoarabinan, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Boron Nitrate, Alcohol Denatured, Methicone, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Tauramide, Tetrasodium EDTA, PVP, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Zinc Oxide (CI77947).

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December 27, 2009

Pros:

Super light and not irritating .I usually see little bumps the day after using an irritating foundation. I highly recommend using the conclear, i think it works amazing along with foundation.

Cons:

It is a bit streaky,but with good blending this can be a great foundation.

Should only be used if your skin is not dry and only have a few pimples left and red marks. Not recommended for those who need more coverage. I thought,however that i would need more coverage, bc i have red marks,hyperpigmentation and freckles, but it did a great job at evening that out. And if i needed more coverage i think the concelear is great for everything, even for dark circles. (bought this buy one,get one free)
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January 16, 2010

Pros:

Non-irritating, won't clog pores, doesn't cause breakouts.

Cons:

Light coverage (a con for some). Did not match skin tone, lightest shade too dark for fair skin. Requires thorough blending.

If you want a light coverage foundation that won't break you out (and you aren't super fair skinned), it's worth a try.
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May 2, 2011

Pros:

Creamy texture
goes on smooth
won't create new acne (as far as I can tell)
Goes on white but turns into your shade (just like the product disclaimer)
Easily blendable
breathable

Cons:

coverage is pretty mild (so I recommend using Smart Shade concealer too)
a bit pricey

I started to use this simply because it was recommened by Acne.org by Mr. DK himself. I was a little skeptical at first because after reading reviews users were stating the coverage is pretty light. Not good if you have any acne :( But I pushed my feeling aside and bought it solely on the purpose that this makeup won't make me breakout further. This makeup has not created new acne, as far as I can tell. I have minor breakouts but just started the acne.org regimen also ~ so hopefully those will clear up soon too. I would say give it a shot but again pair it up with the smart shade concealer (if your looking for more coverage).
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January 10, 2010

Pros:

Very good for fair skin,has spf,provides a good coverage

Cons:

Can't think of any

I like this Foundation :) Which I was surprised about as I hadn't used this Brand before.It works well,blends well and stays on oily skin
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