Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF 30 [DISCONTINUED]

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3.8

182 reviews
59%
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Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5%; Zinc Oxide 5% (mineral-based sunscreens). Other Ingredients: Water, Cyclomethicone (silicone slip agent), Propylene Glycol (water-binding agent), PEG/PPG-118/18-Dimethicone (silicone-based emulsifier), Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (thickener), Talc (absorbent), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Phytantriol (water-binding agent), Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (antioxidants vitamin E and C), Boron Nitride (absorbent), Glycerin (slip agent), Palmitic Acid (thickener), Dextrin Palmitate (emulsifier), Sodium Hyaluronate (water-binding agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben (all preservatives). May Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines (FDA-approved cosmetic pigments).

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    4.0
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    Jaqueta

    18 years ago

    I got this in Sheer Ivory in a swap along with a variety of other foundations and decided to give this a try. I love it! Although the Ivory is a tad too yellow for me (I use topical retinoids,...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    solongbyebye

    18 years ago

    This is an excellent tinted moisturizer, just as good as the one from Laura Mercier, but much chaeper. Note that the packaging is a bit smaller as well. The Sheer Neutral is a bit yellow, but with...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    indiatree

    18 years ago

    The UV protection is excellent and the product is easy to blend and apply. HOWEVER.........the UV protection is the result of 5% titanium dioxide and 5% zinc oxide. There is no way that any...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    argoddess

    18 years ago

    This stuff is fabulous! I was worried that there wouldn't be a light enough shade for my very pale skin, but sheer fair blends perfectly and evens out any splotchiness. It is hard to find a sheer...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ctully

    18 years ago

    I get compliments on my skin when I wear this. It's light but enough to even out my skin tone. I never break out from wearing it, and it looks really natural on. You can layer on more for fuller...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    stacialue0330

    18 years ago

    <B>DESCRIPTION OF ME:</B> Caucasian PPP (Lancome Color ID I-10 C, Teinte Idole Ivoire 2 C) with normal skin. Previously, I had very oily, acne-prone skin before Accutane...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    tulipsplash

    18 years ago

    Color too yellow; formula caused breakout. Returned for refund... Looking for a better color match and formula for my middle-aged, normal skin that is light/medium with pink/warm undertones.

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Ashley88

    18 years ago

    I think its ok but it doesn't seem to actually improve appearance of my skin with it being so sheer and covers nothing at all

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    katarina124

    18 years ago

    I was very excited to try this tinted moisturizer/foundation since it seemed to be everything I was looking for - a sheer matte cover with spf. So I ordered a sample of the sheer ivory with my...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    kaloee

    18 years ago

    Love this!! I don't consider it to be a liquid foundation but a tinted moisturizer (I only wear a vitamin C serum under this). It's truly matte, and goes on beautifully. I used it everyday during...

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    dottier

    19 years ago

    I was disappointed in this product. I like the formula, I love the fact that it has SPF 20, but the colors just don't work for me. I have fair skin, and even the lightest shade was way too dark and...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    chayster

    19 years ago

    I don't wear foundation and have stopped using tinted moisturizers for a while. I got this one in Sheer Honey and was hoping it will do what it says it will - sheer and matte cover - and it does. I...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    tinagee

    19 years ago

    Please note: this isn't a tinted moisturizer. It's a lightweight foundation, and I LOVE the SPF 20. If you're a MAC NC25, "Sheer Neutral" is the match. This foundation is SOOOO much better in...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    TM911

    19 years ago

    I can honestly say that this is one of the worst foundation/TM's I have ever encountered. The colors are horrible. I tried the middle two shades and was met with a bizarre peachy-brown face, only...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jbcindy

    19 years ago

    The tube is ok, I can imagine being able to squeeze all the product out. I like pumps for the no ick factor, but then a lot is wasted. The color swatches are impossible. How can you tell from a...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Conker

    19 years ago

    I tried a few TMs and love this one. I just started my second tube. It blends in wonderfully, very creamy. Perfect coverage for me. I use Sheer Ivory which although I'm not extremely pale skinned...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    rthusia

    19 years ago

    I like this, and although I like a little bit more of a polished look along with more coverage, this makes a great summery out and about sheer tinting. Great full spectrum SPF coverage for those of...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    amardjo

    19 years ago

    For people with sensitive skin, be careful with this product. I have seborreic dermatitis and this product flared it up after I used it for 1 month. I had red rashes around my nose and eyebrow. I...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    ruthieb

    19 years ago

    Got a sample of the Sheer Ivory & like all the other foundations I've tried from Paula's Choice, it makes me look like an Oompa Loompa with Hepatitis! Why does Paula insist upon calling her...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    jeanki

    19 years ago

    Generally a decent tinted moisturizer that has a light, non greasy texture and spf 20. It is a little too sheer though and doesn't seem to cover much at all, which makes the color match unimportant...

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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