78%
would repurchase
4.5/5
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ingredients

sea water , cyclopentasiloxane , propylene glycol , talc , phenyl trimethicone , barium sulfate , peg-8 , methyl methacrylate crosspolymer , peg-10 dimethicone , peg-20 , polyglyceryl-4 isostearate , cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone , hexyl laurate , acetylated glycol stearate , dipropylene glycol , algae / algae extract , porphyridium/zinc ferment , sorbitol , magnesium sulfate , disodium stearoyl glutamate , lauroyl lysine , aluminum hydroxide , methylparaben , butylparaben , chlorphenesin , phenoxyethanol , limonene , butylphenyl methylpropional , linalool , parfum / fragrance , , etcmay contain: ci 77891 / titanium dioxide , ci 77499, ci 77492, ci 77491 / iron oxides

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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14 years ago

Overall, this is the best foundation I've ever used. Color match is especially important to me because it is SO hard for me to find the right shade, with my medium olive East Indian/Desi skintone...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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14 years ago

Absolutely fantastic foundation. I was a little worried about it being drying to my skin but it isn't most of the time, however, it is summer here so I'm not sure how it'll be in winter. I'm...

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I live in the tropics and have fair-tone combination/oily asian skin. I LOVE this foundation! I started using it last summer (switched from Guerlain's) and am on my 3rd bottle right now. The...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

I wanted to love this foundation but A.) it looks terrible on my winter skin and B.) it clogged/irritated my pores the very first time I wore it. Now it's not Shu's fault that my skin is a...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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14 years ago

This is the worse liquid foundation I've used so far! Don't waste your money ! This liquid foundation forms in to a clump and becomes patchy. I've tried it with primers, with and without...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesOther


4.0
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14 years ago

Edit: Took off a lippie as I've noticed that it really can't keep up with my skin these days... Cakes up around acne spots (dehydrated & red) and over time it just enhances the dry spots on my face...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This foundation is definitely one of the best I've tried, and I've tried many previously top-rated ones on MUA. I had been using MAC studio fix (had to mix NC 15 and NC 20 to get the right colour)...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Face Architect is definitely not HG, but it may be the closest I can get as far as balancing performance with my multitude of skin sensitivities. Color-match: Best color selection ever for me! I...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This foundation is Incredible. I have tried nearly every high-end fluid available with a light-medium coverage suitable for combo/deyhdrated skin - Chanel, GA, Dior, Guerlain, Lancome, NARS,...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Have been using this for 4 months plus now. Overall, I think this is a great product worth taking a look at. I like how light it feels on the skin, it's easy to blend out and the coverage is...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

I'm returning this. For me to shell out $45 for a foundation, it has to be pretty much my HG which this wasn't. I first tried a sample right after I had a peel done on my face and I loved it. I...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

This is a great foundation, I wish i could give it a 4.5. It provides medium coverage with a nice natural finish. It isn't too matte and it isn't very dewy either. The color is wonderful. It looks...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

I have been looking for a foundation to replace my Bare Minerals that I always come back to. I have tried to steer away from liquid foundation in the past, not liking the way it felt on my skin. ...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this foundation thats is all I really have to say about it :( I have very acne prone skin that usually cant take any kind of foundation because I will break out like crazy but for some...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I've put this foundation on a variety of ways and there's just NO WAY to mess it up. I've used only my fingers to dab & smooth it on when I'm in a rush, I've used a sponge applicator to smooth it...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

It's about $40 for slightly less than 1 ounce of product. I am of Chinese descent and I have tanned skin with yellow undertones. I have never found a foundation that completely matches my skin...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I went to Nordstrom and saw Shu Uemura counter, spoke with SA and she was so nice. I asked her about Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation since my skin does not like ANY of foundations at all,...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

Before I went and bought it, I sampled it by getting the make up artist to color match me. She applied it on my face and I instantly fell in love! I have blotchy red patches on my skin and this...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I'm not a fan of foundation in general. I hate how it clogs pores, looks obvious, and hides the natural radiance and texture of skin. That being said, as I get older, I notice I'm needing to cover...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

I am a huge fan of MUA. I read reviews on EVERYTHING. Never have been inspired to write a review cause I am usually let down by almost all products. However, this foundation is amazing. I was...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown