Ettusais • Flat Design Liquid AC Control Oil • Liquid

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Beelian on 11/12/2012 10:52:00 AM more reviews by Beelian

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Long story short:
Pros:
1. Nice coverage, light weight and not heavy
2. colour match is good (I'm medium skin tone, leaning toward tanned, asian, I'm wearing OC30)
3. easy to bring around as it's not heavy in glass bottle

Con:
1. Not very effective with oil-control but it's ok with me since foundation that is too dry accentuates my pores.

Strange fact:
- May react with certain blushers and cause zits (e.g. Estee Lauder)
I don't have problem with zits when I wear Estee Lauder blusher with my sun block but will have zits with the foundation. But no issue when used with Shiseido blusher for example. I have experimented a few times and results have always been as above...??? Weird.

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kailingggg on 10/10/2012 3:20:00 PM more reviews by kailingggg

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I am just horribly disappointed in this product and its not the cheapest thing in the world. I got super oily in about 2 hours although i've set it with powder. I gave it many tries, using different primers, setting sprays to make it work for me since it cost around 48SGD here in Singapore, but still it doesn't improve.

The colour is really yellow but its fine once you've blend in it. Coverage wise, not the best. Its very light. If you have alot of scarring and sun spots, it will not cover them.

For me, it is a total waste of money. Revlon's Colorstay works so much better than this foundation.

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*TOP REVIEWER* delicatepost on 8/7/2012 1:58:00 PM more reviews by delicatepost

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

It's a liquid applied and stays on the skin and dries as a powder.. I really love this foundation.. I use a shade darker than the lightest one as that will come out too yellow.. honestly this is such a quick foundation to apply.. I use a sponge that it comes with and it just applies so quickly with no flaws.. good coverage and it's all too easy.. no fuss. I love it.. been bottles of it for 2 years for my matte look.. it's not dewy but I have other foundations for different looks... anyways,, I recommend this for anyone who are basic on foundation.. it's fool proof for application.. I never get it wrong with this.

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lollipopgraceE on 8/6/2011 5:27:00 PM more reviews by lollipopgraceE

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

It was too drying for my sensitive acne prone combination skin and I couldn't tell if it broke me out or not. If it did though, it wasn't the hugeass painful under-the-skin cysts I sometimes get so it's already better than millions of foundations out there :) coverage is FULL this stuff is concentrated! Perfect for acne or acne scars. Added spf is good, and texture is semi-mat but leaning towards mat cause i think this is for oily skin. Bottle is AWESOME, i always carry around my foundation when I go out because i need to touchup throughout the day. This makeup also stays quite well, I was pretty impressed about that.

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yu3mi on 4/8/2011 11:52:00 PM more reviews by yu3mi

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

unlike the Ettusais makeup remover and soap bar, this was a huge disappointment to me........my skin doesn't like it~!

coverage light to medium.....too yellow on me

Even with its Ettusais makeup remover, it can't be removed properly with double cleansing. I need to triple cleansing and a swipe of toner to totally remove it....this irritated my acne-now sensitive skin........

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bipobipo on 3/2/2011 3:03:00 AM more reviews by bipobipo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

i've been using this product for 6 yrs. so far so good. (:

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skysweetener on 4/7/2010 5:52:00 AM more reviews by skysweetener

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this because it is water-based Liquid Foundation and hence, non-comodogenic.

I was previously using BB creams, Revlon Colorstay, Chanel Mat Lumiere, and my acne-prone skin has become severly clogged and aggravated over time. I've also tried mineral-make up but I didn't like the powdery finish and am back to hunting for a trusty Liquid Foundation.

I am one week into my new purchase, and I find it best to apply on a well-moisturised face, with the sponge (that comes in the packaging) using a pat-down method for a flawless matte finish. It goes on light, so you'll have to layer on if you want more coverage. This has a very buildable light to medium coverage.

Good thing is, you still get a very natural finish and it does not look cakey when layered. I also noticed that it oxidises into a prettier dewy look after the first hour. Although it hides redness extremely well, you definitely need a concealor if you want to cover those dark spots or blemishes.

I like that with this on, my skin feels and looks breathable and natural. It doesn't clog my pores and with its ability to absorb excess sebum, I blot my face less often, and my makeup stays on longer.

I feel that this product works just like how it was advertised. If you have troubled skin like me, this is definitely your daily go-to foundation!

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*TOP REVIEWER* UDMAC on 3/3/2010 8:06:00 AM more reviews by UDMAC

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

This was the only foundation ive found that has an exact match since im super yellow and most foundations are too ashy, pink, or orange on me. I liked that it gave full coverage but it was so matte and flat looking that i looked better without it. It also doesnt have much staying power on my oily skin, i would say about 2 hrs max before it gets splotchy on me and it suprisingly breaks me out although the other products from this range do the exact opposite for me so that was a big disappointment.i do like the clear plastic bottle bc its allows me see how much i have left and its hygenic but its so liquidy at the same time so it can be hard to control how much of it comes out. Also, this foundation changes texture over time as the liquid part that you shake up starts to dry out, you get more coverage so its not a reliable foundation.im currently using it over my primer and under my foundation to adjust the color but after im done with with bottle, i dont think im repurchasing. Also, they have a limited range of shades. Im a C4 and its still pale on me so i only use it on the parts of my face where i want to highlight. The spf 10 is disappointing as well... For reference, im a C4 with oily acne prone skin

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hazefree2002 on 2/28/2010 7:56:00 AM more reviews by hazefree2002

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

The new version is called Oil Free Aqua Liquid Foundation SPF18.PA++. I am almost done with my second bottle. This works very well for my acne prone, sensitive skin. It can cover acne and acne scars quite well imo. One bottle last me for around 9 months with daily usage. I always stray and then start to suffer outbreaks from using other brands. I'll always have a bottle of this. My HG.
Retails for SGD$51 for 30mL.

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mel87 on 11/6/2009 5:05:00 PM more reviews by mel87

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I have very sensitive and oily skin, normally foundations only last an hour or 2 on me before it's gone, and this lasts the whole day on me! Plus it doesn't give me any rashes and such, which most other brands I try does. Coverage is not that good though, since it's just a very thin layer, and I find that it doesn't give your face the glow that some other foundations do. Price is a bit steep but a bottle lasts me more than a year so it's not too bad. Still great overall, especially if you have very sensitive and acne prone skin.

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deppstar on 11/24/2008 4:25:00 AM more reviews by deppstar

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a liquid foundation which I've been using for many years. Before they switched to Flat design, it was called acne prone something.

Flat design is more yellow toned, which is great for asians. easy to blend and with medium coverage.

After going through chanel, revlon, clinique, etc, I still think ettusais matches my skintone the best. I guess I must be a banana!!

1 bottle last me around 10 months to a yr. super long! and that's with daily usage!(and I use alot)

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Querida on 2/27/2008 9:44:00 AM more reviews by Querida

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Limited colours in the range but I like this liquid foundation. A lil bit goes a long way and I've used it daily since Oct 07 and still have abt 80% left. Good if you have oily, acne-prone skin but be warned it does not cover everything. You still need concealer and powder. The foundation goes on light and you got to blend quickly. Texture is more watery than most liquid foundations I've tried.

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icyelightning on 10/31/2007 4:57:00 AM more reviews by icyelightning

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Only started to put on makeup regularly since June. Can say this is my 1st LF. Did not put on makeup previously for fear of clogging my pores and breaking out.
I tried this brand as I heard the products are more for acne-prone skin.
Did not have any breakouts due to using the LF. The color 20 Yellow Beige suits me very well. Many of my colleagues thought my complexion has improved. They did not think I had foundation on.
30ml can last very long too. I apply this on average 4-5 times a week since early June, and I've still ~70% left.
Although I'm pleased with it, I'll still like to try other brands for comparison. At least at this moment, will think I'll buy it again in future.

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rosaschnee on 10/11/2007 7:17:00 AM more reviews by rosaschnee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

My friend recommended me this brand and foundation because I have acne prone skin with a super oily T-Zone. At first I love this foundation becuase it doesnt break me out as much (if I wear a full 8 hour day of it though it will cause a few break outs on the forehead) and has a SPF of 24 in it. I'm about to finish my first bottle and I have noticed its a bit too drying on my skin since its been winter, and the shade (20 Yellow Beige) is actually a bit too 'yellow' on me when I pair it up with the Day Amulet Loose Powder in Beige. I guess that can easily be fixed if I used the Translucent powder over this. But great foundation for acne prone and oily skin!

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sutira on 8/10/2007 10:44:00 AM more reviews by sutira

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I recently bought this one 'cos my acne returns, so I wanted to wear makeup that is acne-friendly.
The brand ettusais came to my mind.
The SA recommended me the lightest shade. The shade is almost too light for me, but it suffices.

It's a bit too drying, so make sure you're well moisterized before applying it.

Light coverage and acne-friendly quality lead to my 4 lippies here.

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*TOP REVIEWER* bubblysteph on 7/31/2007 11:50:00 AM more reviews by bubblysteph

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

It's oil control power is a bit too strong for me and I can feel that my cheeks are a bit too dry after I applied this fdt even in the summer.
Also, the colour tone I bought is a bit too yellowish. I am not too happy with the SA who chose the colour for me though that was the lightest shade avaliable already. Probably it's because it's too yellowish for me, I feel that my face is more dull after I apply this fdt and it cannot give me a luminous look at all.
The only good thing abt this fdt is that even I have acne on my face, the fdt will not worsen it at all, but start to blemishing it. I will jsut use this when I start to have pimples and for the other times, I use fdt from Chanel.

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mjacqueline on 6/7/2007 10:05:00 AM more reviews by mjacqueline

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I recently had a bad acne breakout which I attributed to MAC's Studio Mist, bad diet and stressful work environment. Anyways, I went to Ettusias because of the range of makeup for acne.

This is a 30 ml foundation that goes on sheerly. Not something you want to use if you want better coverage though. But it works for me especially during the day. It has SPF 18. Although it says that it has oil control I do get oil after a few hours. But together with the loose powder I am matt all day.

I like that even though I wear makeup everyday for the whole day I notice that when I wash my face I don't feel those hard black/white heads I usually have. When I go for facials, my beautician doesn't have to extract so many blackheads for me like in the past. I am sure it is because of a whole range of things but I am sure this product helped too.

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