Merle Norman • Smart Finish • Crème
(12 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.0 |
| Would buy this product again. | 83% |
| Package Quality | 3.5 |
| Price | 3.3 |
| Ingredients | |
Suzie209 on 3/4/2013 12:04:00 AM more reviews by Suzie209
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This gives such a great coverage. I have dark spots from acne and this covers it beautifully! I use my MN Primer and my MN Smart Finish foundation every day. It's quick and easy. I have a toddler so I have to be quick! My only complaint is that each one that I've bought has had broken hinges within a few weeks. Since I don't have to reapply its not a problem. Thankfully the primer really helps keep this on all day!
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chedda1991 on 10/18/2012 8:08:00 PM more reviews by chedda1991
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
This was the very first non drugstore foundation i ever bought. I have a bit of acne, but nothing too serious and this product covers most of my imperfections (unless its a abnormally large pimple LOL) and it stays put all day. I use it over the merle norman primer. One thing i was upset about was the packaging. When i purchased it, it had a crack in the back where the hinges are, and the lady said its nothing. about a week later, the WHOLE compact fell apart off of the hinges. the lady offered me a different one but I had moved and didnt feel like turning mine in for a new one. i just have to leave it laying flat in my drawer at all times.
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bebemonte on 11/20/2010 8:37:00 PM more reviews by bebemonte
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Wow, this foundation is so deliciously creamy and beautiful but unfortunately I just read the ingredients and one of the top ones is Isopropyl Isostearate which is a fatty acid that is EXTREMELY acnegenic.
I just used this foundation once and I hope my acne-prone skin won't break out after the 3-4 hours that I had this on.
Bummer, because I loved the finish of this -- so I would totally recommend to those who are not acne prone.
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Wallpaper on 8/28/2009 10:37:00 PM more reviews by Wallpaper
Age: Unknown Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
This is a great foundation when I need something heavier than my usual tinted moisturizer (Neutrogenia) The only problem is that if you use it everyday, it is easy to run through it really fast. I had to cut back on daily usage, because of the price. But overall, a great medium coverage foundation.
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MaggieN on 7/8/2009 1:05:00 PM more reviews by MaggieN
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I just bought this compact a week ago and I've been using it everyday since. It feels soft on my skin when I applied it, and the coverage is about medium to full, I still need to apply concealear after to some spots, but it looks nice and natural, the color doesn't turn orange or seem to oxidize on me, I don't think that this last very long, so I need to touch up after maybe 4 hours or so, but I always touch up even when I'm using other foundations, so maybe it's just me. I got the color "natural" and it seem to look natural on me, I wear nc 27 in studio tech by the way. I like the compact, it have a separate compartment for the sponge and a large mirror. I hope that this compact would last longer than the studio tech that I've used to use.
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krisgauntt on 3/23/2009 2:55:00 AM more reviews by krisgauntt
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I have been using Merle Norman makeup since I was 16 (I am 36). I love it! It provides great coverage and it doesn't cause my skin to break out (which is a huge thing). I have tried other makeup (Clinique, Estee Lauder, Bare Escentuals, etc.) thinking that maybe since I've been using the same foundation for so long, there would be something better on the market. I have not found anything better than Merle Norman! I actually use their Luxiva HC-12 foundation. It's a creme foundation-pretty thick, but provides excellent coverage and leaves the skin looking "quenched" like after you get an oxygen peel or spa facial. I hope that if you try this make-up you really like it. It's been wonderful for me.
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KismetRN on 2/7/2009 2:17:00 PM more reviews by KismetRN
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
My dry, mature skin needed some extra coverage, so off I was to find my perfect foundation. One of my co-workers recommended this to me, so I gave it a go. So far, I like it! Even though my skin is dry, with the Daily Moisturizer from MN under the foundation, my skin is soft, supple and natural looking. I use a light hand, stipple extra where I need more coverage and the natural look stays all day.
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dragonfly1225 on 12/9/2008 1:36:00 PM more reviews by dragonfly1225
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel
I absolutely love this makeup!!!! I have tried so many different types and brands of makeups over the years....In search of the best makeup for me. I have oily/combo skin that is prone to breakout. I have moderate sized pores and some blackheads. I have always had trouble keeping makeup on my nose and chin area, due to my oily skin.
I tried mineral makeups, etc and nothing has stayed on my face. This stuff really works and looks great all day. It is made for oily skin and has great coverage. I love it! Plus, it doesn't break my face out!
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Murphysmom on 11/7/2008 8:34:00 PM more reviews by Murphysmom
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love this product. It is so fast and easy to apply and it looks very pretty and natural as long as I use a light touch.
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Honey52341 on 10/20/2008 3:59:00 PM more reviews by Honey52341
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Brown
This product is designed to be for Normal, normal/oily skin types. It is good if you like a compact cream foundation. It gives great coverage and looks very natural and smooth on the skin. It doesn't give a "oily shine" look it is designed to give a luminous glow. Some people however don't like that look and for those people I would recommend Merle Norman's Lasting Foundation which gives a Matte look rather than the luminous look. The luminous look is designed to make you look younger. The good news is Merle Norman has like 10 different foundations for all different skin types and preferences and they all are really good. With their 30 refund/exchange policy you are not stuck with it if the luminous look isn't for you!
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tldavis36 on 1/8/2008 12:44:00 PM more reviews by tldavis36
Age: 36-43 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I used this foundation for a couple of years. It provides great coverage and didn't cause me any breakouts. However, I had to stop using it due to the acne medications I use/take. The medication combined with this foundation just sucked any remaining moisture I had from my face. I said I would buy it again, and I would, if I could use it. I loved it when I could use it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* nata779 on 1/4/2008 1:35:00 PM more reviews by nata779
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
Pure money waste. Although it says it's good for all skin types except dry, it would give me oily shine within minutes of application to my normal/combination skin. Won't buy ever again.