Almay • TLC Truly Lasting Color • Foundations

rawrio on 2/6/2012 9:41:00 AM more reviews by rawrio

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I'm surprised at these bad reviews! Having eczema, it has taken me a very, very long time to find a foundation that does just that, coverage without interfering with my skin condition. This foundation feels light and airy and ideal for those seeking light coverage. It doesn't irritate my skin at all, even when I have flare ups. It just sits nicely on top and doesn't burn or anything. I also love that it evens out your skintone while staying true to the texture of your skin. The pump has some resistance to it which is great in avoiding a big globby mess in your hands. I wouldn't say the staying power is worthy of its title, but it does fade gracefully.

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MUAddiction on 1/26/2012 12:12:00 PM more reviews by MUAddiction

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this foundation. It lasts on my oily skin forever and it doesn't break me out (which says something because I have extremely breakout prone skin). Also, the packaging is awesome and very hygienic. I have tried other more expensive brands and always end up coming back to this one. At about $13, it's a little more than I would like to spend on a drugstore foundation, but it's well worth it.

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crookshanksxox on 1/23/2012 2:54:00 PM more reviews by crookshanksxox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Blue    

I was running low on foundation, and decided to pick this one up as it is long-lasting as well as oil-free. When I applied it the next day, I was disappointed with the coverage. It seems like it should have full coverage, since it is a thick and creamy texture, but it just fades to nothing when applied to your face! I had to dab it on with a brush and then use a ton of concealer to hide blemishes and redness. Once I saw the staying power, however, I was willing to live with the bad coverage. It stayed on all day, and my skin, which usually gets oily after a few hours, was completely matte, even after 12 hrs! I was amazed, although the more I wore it I realized that I didn't really like the powdery, false finish it gave. It also seemed to dry my skin out. After a week of wearing this, my skin broke out worse than ever. Usually I never have reactions to products, so I don't know what happened here, but my pores were completely clogged! I stopped using it and now my skin is fine. The only good thing about this foundation is the lasting power, and I won't be buying it again!

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*TOP REVIEWER* glowing500 on 1/22/2012 11:30:00 PM more reviews by glowing500

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

LOVE me some Almay TLC. This beats Revlon Colorstay hands down IMHO. I don't need to touch this up as it lasts all day, I have to touch up Colorstay in the afternoon. The coverage is awesome, good but not heavy & cakey. I apply it with an ELF powder brush and the results are natural looking & it also has a pump (Yeah)!
It's a little pricey for drugstore so I try to wait for sales. Almay does not seem to go on sale as often as Revlon so if it's on sale I grab it. If you are looking for a natural looking, long wearing foundation, check out Almay TLC. This is a highly under rated and under loved foundation.

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DabbieGirl on 1/22/2012 10:20:00 PM more reviews by DabbieGirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've been trying out tons of different foundations lately. With my skin type I need STAYING power....but I also don't want it to look (or feel!) like I'm wearing a mask. I picked up Almay TLC and threw it into my rotation of all the different foundations I've been trying about 3 weeks ago. To my surprise this stuff is great! It does have a thick consistence and is best applied w your fingers...also a damp makeup sponge helps spread it. The days I happened to put this on and then went for my touch ups through out the day I was amazed. It still looked even, smooth and my oil had not broken it down. I even wore it on a day where I thought it wouldn't hold up (volunteering for 3 hrs) and it held up beautifully! I recommend checking it out. :)

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dpet0153 on 1/21/2012 11:37:00 AM more reviews by dpet0153

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I was looking forward to trying this liquid foundation, but I was really disappointed by it. First of all, it is very hard to blend. It has an odd consistency, it feels slightly gummy and thick, it's hard to describe. It looks weird when you blend it with your fingers, I usually blend my liquid foundation with my fingers and it looks fine, but I tried using a liquid foundation brush and it still didn't look right. I like a really natural looking finish to my foundation, and this just didn't give me that. It looked uneven, and it didn't look good after wearing it for a while, even after setting it with the TLC powder. It just didn't blend into my skin well at all, even though the shade was right. It was the slightest bit cake-y. If these qualities don't matter to you, I will leave you with the good things about this foundation: the shades seemed pretty good, and the lightest one matched my pale skin decently, and it didn't really clog my pores. and. I'll probably still continue to try more Almay foundations and concealers, but this one was a dud for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Peaches1027 on 1/6/2012 8:26:00 PM more reviews by Peaches1027

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased this is Neutral, which is almost identical to the color I use in the Rimmel Lasting Finish Line. Neutral should have been a perfect match, but it was way too dark. It looked okay when first applied, but then it oxidized and got very dark. I decided to give it another chance, so I repurchased it in Buff. Buff is so light, it looks like I am applying white cream when I put it on my skin. However, it oxidizes and darkens within a few minutes and is a very good, although not perfect, match. I apply this by smearing it on my T-zone, and then I use my fingers to pat it into the skin and blend it out. The coverage is medium, but very natural. It sinks into my skin and makes my pores look smaller. I don't need concealer with this foundation. This lasts and is almost difficult to remove. I am keeping the darker Neutral shade to use in the summer. I paid $14.00 for the Neutral, which is a lot for a d/s foundation, but I got the Buff on sale for $3.45. I love the pump. Overall a great find, and I definitely recommend it.

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Ykay on 12/27/2011 10:22:00 AM more reviews by Ykay

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this foundation for about a month or so now. And i've noticed it has very sheer coverage. I have sensitive-combo skin and when using this my skin was itchy and my eyes burned ! As for the lasting power, it really does last a long time, infact, its kinda hard to get all off. And the packaging is awesome i love the pump. But unfortunately the foundation is just bad on my skin very matte finish and on the dry spots on my face it looks bad along with caking around my nose :( so i wont repurchase but i will keep the bottle!

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OClovaa949 on 12/20/2011 10:56:00 AM more reviews by OClovaa949

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This product doesn't get enough attention if you ask me! I LOVE this foundation. Super light weight and good coverage. I can't believe it looks this good and it does stay on some time compared to other drugstore foundations.

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crystalnoir on 12/20/2011 9:53:00 AM more reviews by crystalnoir

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

The best drugstore foundation I've ever used. Bought it on a whim, as it was on sale for half-off and I decided to try it out. It's lightweight, provides great coverage, and doesn't make my skin more oily than it already is (I have pretty oily skin). Although I do have uneven skin and acre scars here and there, I find myself not needing concealer when I wear this foundation. The shade also matches me perfectly, which is hard to find considering I'm half Filipino and half European so my skin is fair, with warmish olive undertones--I have a difficult time trying to find my shade with other brands. I will definitely buy this product again.

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dezichan on 12/19/2011 4:01:00 PM more reviews by dezichan

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Update: Tried this stuff couple more times with different application and started to get pimples on my chin and jawline.
What a waste. Was excited to try this after seeing good reviews and got it on sale for only $6. I think it's normally over $10. I got the lightest shade which made my face look really pink. I find this problem in many of the DG foundations, but this was wayyy too much pink! It also felt greasy, and would just not settle to my skin. It just sort of lied on it and come off when I'd use a tissue to blow my nose and such. Eww. The coverage was useless as well. Did nothing for blemishes, settled into creases, and got cakey around my nose.
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The only reason why I'm keeping it and giving it a 2 is because of the pump. I've been wanting to get a pump bottle and will keep this one. I like that the design of it is long, and not wide. Just dislike the shade of the cap. Bu it'll do.

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mzlovely on 12/19/2011 6:15:00 AM more reviews by mzlovely

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

In all honesty I don't think I gave this product much of a try. It spread really goopey like on first application. I tried it a second time starting with my right cheek (clearest cheek with only acne scars) and it spread terribly. I mean Revlon Colorstay is hard to spread too but at least it covers fairly well, this couldn't cover up my scarring. It was like goopey light coverage foundation. After I tried spreading it on my right cheek I wasn't in the mood to deal with it and took it off with make up remover and just put on my RC. So in all honesty I didn't give this much of a chance. Id be willing to try it out again considering for some reason I just took it back without really trying to work with it. But as of now upon first experience I give it 2 lippies.

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productjunkie15 on 12/18/2011 2:56:00 AM more reviews by productjunkie15

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Wow! I really love this foundation. I have dry cheeks with an oily t zone. During the warmer months, I wear Smashbox Halo foundation. During the fall/winter, I gravitate towards a liquid. I had been using Revlon Colorstay for quite some time, and it was making me break out and overall dulling my skin. Thanks to the girls over on the makeup board; a few of them recommended Almay TLC. I can't thank them enough. The coverage is exactly what I wanted - medium without looking like a mask. This stuff builds well on itself if you desire more coverage after you've initially applied it. The shade "neutral" is a perfect match for my olive skin that gets fairly pale in the winter. Love love love this stuff. No more breakouts and it wears ALL day long. I set my t zone with a tiny bit of Smashbox Halo. Hope it never gets discontinued!

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Vbrouse on 12/13/2011 9:55:00 PM more reviews by Vbrouse

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I thought this was a great foundation! Until a week into it I noticed I had more breakouts. I also have dry skin and this made my skin even more dry! Not to mention it's so dry now my skin is really irritated and burning! The coverage was not very good either, at first it is nice. But in a couple of hours it was like I had no foundation on. It also rubs off VERY easily. Just a no for me, Packaging is nice and sanitary. and the price is a little pricey for drugstore. Def. invest in a better foundation.

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BeautyAndTheBlush on 12/2/2011 9:37:00 PM more reviews by BeautyAndTheBlush

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

...I'm just giving my honest opinion here, but the day I wore this foundation I got called 'pastey' because I was so pale and it washed me out. Secondly, I chucked this stuff in my mom's makeup drawer and a few months later, while letting it sit in it's pastiness, I decided to check up on it. Hahahaha, there was some oily, greasy, watery substance floating atop of the paste!!! No joke, if ya'll wanna know what's in your makeup...let it sit horizontally for a few weeks and the less dense liquids will rise to the top...so think about what you're really putting on your face. So then I starting laughing while putting a Q-tip in the oils...wow, I could have won a science fair with the "mysterious oily paste" called Truly Lasting Colour! Unfortunately for me, this paste is truly lasting, as it will bask in my mother's makeup drawer for all eternity!!! :) So, yeah I don't recommend it...although when I finally stopped freaking out over how pale, cakey, and gross my face looked at the end of the day I made an oath never to wear this foundation again.

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celialove on 11/26/2011 2:49:00 PM more reviews by celialove

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

Holy crap. I am never using another foundation again. I have pretty oily skin and live in a really humid climate, so most make-up melts off my face a few hours into the day. This stuff stays on my skin, doesn't look cakey at all, and lasts all day without making me look shiny at all - which is a HUGE deal for me! I've never had that happen with any makeup! I like the medium coverage, and the lightest color matches my skin without being too pinky or orangey or anything. My only complaint is that it's a little pricey for a drugstore brand, but it's definitely worth it.

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NaturalGirl1116 on 11/1/2011 9:59:00 AM more reviews by NaturalGirl1116

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I really like this foundation, it's been a struggle trying to find a drugstore foundation that I actually liked. First off the color is spot on, I have very fair skin and most drugstore foundation's lightest shades are too dark. I love that this comes in a pump!! It's so easy to get the perfect amount, it's also very hygienic and less wasteful. At first I thought I wasn't going to like this foundation very much because of it's very thick consistency, I thought it might feel cakey. But that was not the case, the coverage was light/medium and felt great on my face almost like second skin. Not sticky or cakey at all, which I lOVED!! This also lasted all day on me and didn't change colors or cake up. Oh and a few words on application, first I tried a damp sponge and it was way too sheer and harder to blend. Then i tried my fingers and it applied a lot smoother. I also like this foundation a lot better than ColorStay, it blends easier, it's not cakey, more natural looking, matches my skin tone better and last but not least comes in a PUMP!!! ****UPDATE**** Unfortunately I had to stop using this foundation because it was drying out my skin. I think it's the lemon extract that's the culprit. I think this foundation would be great for someone with oily/combination skin because it really does control shine all day and look matte. But if you have dry skin I would stay away! My sister is using this foundation and she has oily skin and it makes her skin look great and she's gotten many compliments. Too bad it's too drying for me :-/

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blondie86 on 10/22/2011 1:52:00 PM more reviews by blondie86

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Where has this foundation been all my life?? I've never used one before that made me look so natural. The color matches perfectly to my skin, it takes one pump to cover my face, and it doesn't oxidize at ALL or look cakey. I really wish there was a bit more coverage, but I just use concealer and I'm good to go. Revlon Colorstay is dead to me at this point.

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LP007 on 10/15/2011 10:05:00 AM more reviews by LP007

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I would have to say this out performs most department store brands I've tried, by a long shot! I have spent so much money over the years, and I use to obsess about finding a THE foundation. This is it (and I pray it does not get discontinued!)
Love it! Here's why:
- Oil-free
- Colour matches perfectly, and does not oxidize
- Medium coverage, but definitely can be built to full
- Feels weightless and lasts ALL day
- Does not cause breakouts (or irritation like some others)
- The bottle lasts a long time, and the pump is awesome
- It has SPF 15 and its moisturizing without feeling oily
- Covers pores fairly well, much more than any other drugstore brand I've tried
- With a good primer and physician's mineral loose powder, it looks great!
I have been cursed with extremely sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin, and this is now my HG <3!
Try it out...you'll be glad you did!

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Aily on 10/14/2011 9:27:00 PM more reviews by Aily

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This is my favourite foundation. I've only tried drug-store brands, but of those I've tried MANY. This is one of the pricer drug-store brands, but it's very worth it. I love Almay foundations because I find they don't change colour as you wear them, and I love this one because of the satin, non-oily texture and medium coverage. I use "naked" which is a nice, light-medium shade that stays true and is flattering. I have beige undertones and some foundations have changed throughout the day into a more yellow undertone, but this one doesn't. It also has a really nice pump and is a great value for the product, it goes a long way.

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