73%
would repurchase
4.6/5
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ingredients

Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol, Isododecane, Cetyl Peg/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Acrylates/ Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Rhodiola Crenulata Root Extract, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tetrasodium EDTA< Propylene Carbonate, Butylphenyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Methylparaben, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Limonene, Isobutylparaben, Propyllparaben, [ /- Mica, CI 7789I (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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15 years ago

I have used both this and the Aqua formulation. Both are excellent, but on days when I know I have to put in a 12 hour work day, I prefer the Extreme formulation because it just does not budge. ...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown



4.0
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15 years ago

I was able to get the 01 shade through swapping, and even though it's a tad dark, I can lighten it a bit with a highlighter or a dab of paler fdtn. Using a ST in the summer it will be perfect. I...

About reviewer (145 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

I bought this based solely on the reviews here at MUA and once again, I was so pleased I came here before purchasing. This is a great foundation! I am 50 with "good" skin, although I've got a few...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

NC20 (lighter side) here. I was in Asia recently and was able to try Shade # 01 but it looked grayish/ashy on my skin. The SA recommended # 32 (Amber Claire) and from the name I assume it's...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

OMG. I've found it. I can't believe I have found my HG foundation!!!^o^ after a hassle of continous foundation researching (actually on all english, japanese, and chinese websites)...the PARURE...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I bought this foundation last night (very excited about wearing it this morning) and had to debate between in shades 02 (beige clair) or 03 (beige natural). I ended up picking up the 02 but I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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15 years ago

For ref I'm NC25-30ish, asian, with yellowish undertones and purchased this in color 03. I returned it because 03 was way too warm and dark (med pink tone) on my skin. I then tried on 02 and it was...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

I love it and i use it everyday! it comes in a pump bottle and is easy to blend, leaves my face with a silky finish and looks natural....

About reviewer (215 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

This is it, I think I have finally found what I have been searching for. I have oily T zone, normal/dry cheeks and want a foundation that looks natural but covers some redness on my cheeks, lasts...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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15 years ago

I really wanted to like this product. After reading all of the glowing reviews I hoped that it would replace my EL DW as my HG foundation. Unfortunately this one falls a little short. The...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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15 years ago

Unfortunally, I did not like this. I was excited by the reviews and got some samples of it to try. I used my Mac 187 brush with it. But, for some reason the color was off and it looked thick...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

I'd been using mineral foundation for a while and decided to go back to liquid foundation for the winter. I read the reviews of this foundation on MUA and decided to give it a try. The texture is...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

After having tried most of the high end foundations out there, I have found this wonderful gem. My color is 02, which matches my NW20 skin beautifully. I am super impressed with this foundation...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


3.0
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15 years ago

I have been using this foundation for almost a week now and I am mega-impressed. This truly is hg!!! I bought shade 02 which is a fantastic match for my nw20 colouring. I apply this with my 187...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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15 years ago

After searching MUA for the highest rated foundation and reading tons of reviews, I decided to buy this one. I ended up returning it. It did not make my skin look dewy at all, but rather quite...

About reviewer (188 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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15 years ago

This foundation first peaked my interest when I saw it on the Sephora website...the description says it "leaves the complexion glowing with a naturally matte finish", and I thought hmm, how can...

About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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15 years ago

oh my God.. after lemming on this product.. checking on reviews..googling it 24/7... i finally got this miraculous foundation!! my shade is 4..i am nc 40 to 42.. this is the best neutral...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Exellent foundation! It's the best I ever had! Smooth, silk, long-lasting, just perfect!

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

I used Silky-Smooth Foundation Semi-matt SPF12 by Guerlain before and loved that one. Think it is now discontinued so I bought this new Parure Extreme. I have to say, this one is even better!!!!! ...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I'm in love with that foundation. Serious HG material!! The foundation is very liquid-y, so you think it's not going to cover a thing, but it does! It blends like a dream, because of the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown