Packaging is a bit bulky I wish I was a round container instead. But overall this foundation covered well and doubled up as a concealer.

nice coverage

hg foundation. it's everything i want in a foundation: moisturizing, easily blendable, perfect shade, buildable. before i always used liquid foundations and was never satisfied with ANY of them. but this, it takes me a couple of minutes to buff in with my e.l.f. flat-top powder brush, and it looks PERFECT. no caking, no blotchiness, it feels totally light but covers everything (with two layers). now i don't use a concealer which is another huge plus. i finish this off with the covergirl smoothers pressed powder. (i sound like a covergirl sponsor.)
there are some cons though (but they still don't impact my 5 lippie rating). i go through these SO QUICKLY. probably takes a week and a half until i have to buy a new one. eek. i really wish they gave more product because there is so much more room in the packaging. i always throw away the sponge because i don't use it, so i'm left with just the little bit of product on one side. not to mention, the packaging is just bulky and kind of ugly.
also picking the right shade can be kind of tricky. after a lot of research, i decided to get the buff beige and the shade is perfect. i have neutral/warm undertones. cover girl does tend to run pretty pink. the ones to avoid due to overtones of pink or peach are natural ivory, medium light, warm beige, natural beige, creamy beige, and toasted almond.

Thanks for the reviews. Sounded like my perfect summer foundation - and it is! The finish is awesome. The compact is deceptive since it's huge and clunky, but there is only a small circle of product inside. I guess to prevent breakouts one should wash the sponge every day. Looks v v natural on me- not cakey. Key is to smooth it out.

I bought this a while ago, but didn't really use it until now. When I first used it, I didn't like it as much because I thought it was a powder compact. However, now that I prefer medium coverage, I actually really like this. I also like that it is a cream to powder foundation. It feels very smooth and moisturizing going on, but has a relatively matte finish once it's on. I don't use the sponge in the compact though. Instead I use my Sigma foundation F60 brush and it gives me a nice even coverage. I do finish off with a powder foundation still, just to keep things matte.

This has been a great foundation for me, especially when my skin is having a dry day. The coverage is light to medium and very easy to build up. Even though it can go on light since it is a cream it covers better than a tinted moisturizer, and looks very natural. I just make sure to put powder on because my skin is oily. It goes on very soft and I forget I'm wearing it. I would guesstimate that it lasts at least 6 hours before a touch up is necessary. Unfortunately I do go through this quicker than other foundations.

LOVE THIS makeup! Wish it came in a bigger size but seriously a great foundation or quick concealer. Creamy, effective, and lasts. I always carry this in my purse, must have! <3 continued >>

Love it <3 I needed something super quick and easy for a trip, feels very smooth almost cooling and covers very nicely I use the sponge it came with or the beauty blender and press it into my skin, looks flawless. Never went back to my usual since it's fast, looks good,SPF, and super cheap. Colors are hard to figure but I just compared the clean liquid line and hoped for the best match. (buff beige warm undertone=nc25ish hope this helps.) continued >>

I bought this foundation when my usual foundation (Paula's Choice All Bases Covered) was out of stock. The texture is silky and creamy in the pan, it blends into the skin very nicely and dries to a satiny finish. Because the texture is so soft and creamy, I found it easy to overdo, which will make any foundation look cakey. But once I applied it more sparingly, it blended out very nicely. I have this in Ivory (705), which is a great shade. It's light enough for fair skin and it's very neutral - not pink or peach. It's tricky to pick out the right shade because of the packaging, so I went by the other foundations in clear jars. And speaking of the packaging, it is unnecessarily bulky, so I depotted mine. It's best to wear a moisturizer under this if you have dry or flakey skin, because this will emphasize it. I like the fact that it has a physical sunscreen in it to augment my sunscreen. All in all, it's a great value.

I love this foundation. I have a drawer full of Armani, Estee Lauder, Revlon, L'Oreal, you name it. I keep going back to this one. The color stays true on my fair skin. Thanks to a tip from a Chanel makeup artist I apply it with a very soft, damp foundation brush. My skin looks flawless all day.

I had a CoverGirl coupon a while back so I picked this up. I was not impressed so it got sent to the bottom of my makeup drawer. I'm not one to throw makeup away even if it sucks. I ran out of Colorstay and I was getting tired of it's super thick formula. I dug out my Aqausmooth again to give it another try. I'm glad I did! It covered my acne scars and redness perfectly and somehow it still looks like my skin. It doesn't look like I have any makeup on at all. It's lightweight but still covers imperfections. I have combination skin but I wouldn't recommend for dry skin as it will highlight your dry spots. Overall I love this foundation & I definitely will repurchase! continued >>

I really liked this foundation, i have acne scars and it seems to cover them up well but not completely.. Also this would not work well if you have really dry skin because instead of hiding your dry skin, it will show it up more. I have combo oily,dry skin and it really shows my dry skin when i wear this, especially around my nose. And when i first put it on it looked darker then my skin but then blended out really nicely!

I think the is the best foundation Cover Girl has to offer. It's is lightweight on the skin, provides more coverage than their "clean" foundations or powder foundations and does not look cakey as long as you don't layer it on! I would also recommend tossing the sponge, or at least using in for emergencies only. I have got the best finish with just using my fingers or a flat top brush, but mostly I use my fingers! Wash hands before applying of course :)


Some reviews have mentioned that it may give you a "white cast" in photos...well yes, because it is a foundation with sunscreen in it and those type of products are not recommended for photography! For photos you really want a matte or satin-matte foundation with no sunscreen for the best skin-like appearance. Also, if you are using a foundation with a physical sunscreen (this contains 9% titanium dioxide) over a spf moisturizer with a physical sunscreen, it can sometimes alter the texture and appearance of how the makeup sits on your skin. An important thing to consider when selecting products that are going to be layered.

I DO consider this to be an HG product for what it is- inexpensive, easy to apply, beautiful makeup that feels wonderful on my skin. Seriously- this feels so good, like wearing no makeup at all! It's hydrating but not greasy. Finish is natural, not too shiny nor too matte. Can transfer a bit but even Revlon Colorstay does on me so I'm not deducting a lippie since it doesn't claim to be transfer-free. Definitely can get light+/medium coverage in a snap, it does not require a lot of blending or layers to look good! Does not take long to apply and isn't sticky or tacky nor does it take long to "dry" or "settle" in skin.

Probably best for combo skin or slightly drier skin types, if you are extremely oily this might not work for you. I am not super oily but I do live in Texas and when it gets really hot I simply cannot use most foundations because they melt right off. That is when Powder Foundation comes in :)

I would say that the lasting power of this foundation is no more than 6-8 hours. Some colors look orange-y so you might have to experiment but color from pan to face is pretty accurate. Either way, these compacts are cheap (under $10) and CVS, Wal-mart and other drugstore now let you return MU if it doesn't work for you (save your receipt). I hope this never get discontinued.

This is a fantastic product. Wonderful coverage, nice finish, lasts well on my combo/oily skin and cheap! This would be my HG foundation... if it photographed well! But it leaves a horrible ghostly white cast in pictures. I've experienced white casts with foundations before but none as bad as with this!
It's only one con, but it's a really big one. So disappointing. :(

i've used alot of foundations, but this is my favorite one, i bought the buff beige color and it matches perfectly, covers evenly and flawlessly and i take it with me everywhere. at school i can randomly take it out to touch up whatever and it doesn't take long to cover my entire face so its very convenient. i use it with smashbox halo hydrating perfecting powder and it gives a beautiful glow! it doesn't feel gross on my skin like other foundations and doesn't get oily and gross by the end of the day, in fact its pretty much same as when i put it on, im definetly buying this again and again.

This is my HG foundation. I never thought it would be a drugstore product! I have actually been using this foundation for about 10 years now. There have been a few times that I strayed, since I am always looking for something new and better. I have tried NARS, Revlon, Maybelline, other liquid CG foundations and even mineral makeup. None of them ever compare to CG Aquasmooth and I always end up coming back to it. My hunt is over since I realized that this is the only makeup that can make my skin look flawless with an airbrushed look. I like how this foundation leaves my skin feeling soft and it also has a nice glow to it. It really glides onto my skin, covering pores and flaws, making my face appear extra smooth. I do have to touch up after about 8 hours with a little powder, I usually use a primer and set it with MUFE mat duo powder. I agree with other users that the packaging is kind of bulky, CG can def work on that! Also, I know it can be hard to find a shade when you cannot see the inside of the packaging. It took me a while and I went through many packages before I found my color match. I have very dry, acne-prone skin. This foundation is very moisturizing and it may not appeal to people with very oily skin. It does not turn orange throughout the day. I find it to be very buildable without looking cakey and I get full coverage along with my concealer and powder. The finished look is flawless, I get so many compliments on my skin, no one would ever guess that I have acne or blemishes underneath! Although I do suffer from acne and have for a long time, this particular foundation does not aggravate it, I've worn many other foundations that made my acne a lot worse. Thanks CG, I hope you never discontinue this product!

This is an old favorite foundation that I often go back to, especially when the weather turns cold. This is a foundation that goes on in about 2 minutes and you're done. I love the sponge that comes with it. When it gets dirty I switch to a triangle sponge that also fits in the compact. A little powder is needed in oily spots to keep this set but it will stay looking fantastic all day once it is set with powder. I just bought a new one at Target last night in Creamy Natural. It's a fair shade with a hint of pink--perfect for my skin tone. One compact lasts me about 2-1/2 months if I use it every day (work days when I apply foundation) but I like the medium coverage it provides. At a reasonable price of about $7, it's just right. I also had a coupon for any Cover Girl product so that was a bonus!

I was hesitant about buying this foundation due to my combo, acne prone skin and the cakey coverage I have had from previous cream foundations, but it was on sale, so I tried it. It was very hard to find a color because you cannot open the compacts to see each color. Fortunately the powders had the same name, so I could kinda compare. I did get a good color match, so this was a good start. I used the sponge it came with to apply, and I wash it after each use. I just blot it into the cream and dab it on my face. I get medium full coverage this way, and I can go back on top if I have any redness without it caking up. I finish with Dream Matte powder (which was recommended from another MUA'er) and love this item too. The finish alone from the foundation is not too matte or dry, nor is it dewy, but I do like a powder finish. With this combo I don't have to blot or touch up all day and my skin looks even and flawless. I have never had great results with a drugstore foundation, but this one I WILL repurchase.

I have been using this product consistently for over ten years. That's more than I can say for any other product in my beauty regime. I am constantly trying new things and am guilty of only using half of a product, or never buying something again even if I liked it. This foundation is just about the only thing I stick to. It isn't a miracle product, but I love it. It goes on very smoothly, it's easy and fast to apply, and the packaging is very simple. It also gives my face a nice healthy glow. The coverage is just right for me and it doesn't give my face that look that screams "I'm wearing foundation!" like most others do. In fact you can get very close to my face without even being able to tell I'm wearing any makeup, which I personally appreciate. If you have a lot of flaws to cover up, this might not be the best foundation for you, but I use this to give my complexion an even, healthy look, then apply concealer over it to hide anything I need to hide. I also love that it has SPF in it, since I'm a fair-skinned girl who is guilty of skipping SPF occasionally. I would definitely recommend this foundation, and plan to continue using it for a long time.

I'm very pale and struggle to find drugstore foundations that are light enough for me. I heard this might be light enough so I gave it a try. It turns out it is light enough, however it makes my skin look really dry. I've tried applying it very lightly and it still looks dry. I've tried using a different sponge, no luck. I've never had this problem with any other foundation. From a few feet away my skin looks glowy and pretty, but any closer and it looks gross. I'm very sad that I finally found something light enough but still looks terrible. :(