Best Face Forward Foundation SPF 25

Paula's Choice

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3.2

113 reviews
50%
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3.3/5
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 8.24%; Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) 4.55% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone (silicone slip agents), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener/fatty acid), Nylon-12 (absorbent), Glycerin (water-binding agent), Polyethylene (thickener/opacifying agent), Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer (silicone polymer), PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone (emulsifier), PEG-8 (thickener), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (powdery thickening agent), Propylene Carbonate (solvent), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (suspending agents), Aluminum Stearate (thickener), Alumina (absorbent), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (opacifying agent), Polymethyl Methacrylate (film-forming agent), Sodium Chloride (binding agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (silicone-based emulsifier), Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives), Iron Oxides (mineral pigment).

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    1.0
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    pinky0710

    20 years ago

    I know that Paula invested a long time to make this foundation, and I thought it's gonna be a really nice, matte, smooth finish, but this one is a DISASTER. 1. It streaks, doesn't blend well, and...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    ixmocane

    20 years ago

    I've been using this foundation off and on over the last few months, and I've finally decided to get rid of it. I find the runny consistency hard to work with, and I couldn't find a good match for...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    walshop

    20 years ago

    Nice color (Linen) and coverage but too messy to apply between the runniness and the separation. Even after shaking for 30 seconds, it separates as I am applying it! Bottle is opaque so you can't...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    luc10

    20 years ago

    I'm a big fan of most of Paula's products, but not this foundation! The lightest color was still too dark for my skin, the consistency was way too runny, and the squeeze tube was terrible! There...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    cirque

    20 years ago

    This foundation has a watery consistency, so apply with your fingers (as others have said too) because a sponge will soak it up. Dries to a matte finish, but isn't thick and mask like- it gives...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Leny0979

    20 years ago

    I actually like this foundation. The lightest color, Bisque matches my fair, yellow toned skin very well. I have never applied it with anything other than my fingers, but so far, I have not have...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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    Bearinked

    20 years ago

    I had high expections for this foundation after buying into her book. The packaging is ho hum, which for foundation is fine as I don't carry it around with me. The problem is the foundation comes...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

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    BSM7305

    20 years ago

    I use a lot of Paula's Choice/Select products and was very excited when she came out with a foundation for oily skin--I have not yet found my "perfect foundation". This is NOT it. For one, the...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    MegE

    20 years ago

    <HTML>It sure is watery! LOL! You really have to shake this baby to make sure the color is mixed. I tested Bisque on my light, MAC NC20/Stila B/Px Sheer Vellum/BB Warm Ivory skin, and it was an OK...

    About reviewer (669 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    SherryL

    21 years ago

    Hmmm... this is very interesting stuff. I obtained samples in Linen and Champaigne Beige (I'm a Stila C/D, Px Treaceless 3). Champaigne appears to be the better match on me, but it's difficult to...

    About reviewer (465 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

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    snorkie

    21 years ago

    Hmmm. Maybe it's just my skin, but this didn't work for me at all. I'm used to a mid-weight foundation, and this was too light and liquidy for me. It didn't cover the smallest of small...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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    lnajaar

    21 years ago

    I got samples in Linen, Champagne Beige, and Natural Buff. Natural Buff was the best match, which was a surprise. It's next to the darkest color and my skin is light. (BTW, if Bisque seems too...

    About reviewer (106 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Rush

    21 years ago

    This is the best foundation I have ever used! I read all the reviews before ordering a couple of samples. Chamapagne Beige and Natural Buff. I had no idea what to expect. But, I am delighted. I...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    kookykitty

    21 years ago

    I recently received samples of PC's new Foundation--Best Face Forward and I love it! I have very oily acne prone skin and this is my new HG foundation! It doesn't make me break out either. :) This...

    About reviewer (319 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    purplesparkle

    21 years ago

    I tried Champagne Beige and Natural Buff. The CB was too light, however, the Natural Buff blended very nicely. It produced a sheer, matte coverage. I was very pleased....until my face became an...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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    Lipglossdoll

    21 years ago

    This foundation you really have to mix well, it is very liquidy, and if not mixed , looks as if the color is separated. My main compaint about this foundation is the limited color selection for...

    About reviewer (782 reviews)

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    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

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    Ash50

    21 years ago

    I just tried the sample of this today and man, was it a pain! It is soooo liquidy and fell out everywhere on the floor. But...I absolutely *love* this so far. It has kept my very oily skin very...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jsgossamer

    21 years ago

    I love the way this foundation makes my skin look. Very natural but covers. It doesn't irritate or cause breakouts and is long wearing. BUT I have normal skin, not oily and I do find it drying...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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    joy2uandme

    21 years ago

    This foundation has been revised and is very wet and blendable as it goes on. It soon dries to a natural matte look. I get light coverage now from this. And the colors have deepened so now I wear...

    About reviewer (1680 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    crzyqlt

    21 years ago

    I have been eagerly waiting for this to show up since I bought Paula Begoun's book in March. I am almost 40, and still have oily skin with monthly break outs and the beginnings of fine lines....

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

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