62%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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description

e.l.f. Cosmetics best-selling liquid foundation now in more shades! The lightweight, oil-free formula of the blends naturally into skin for a beautiful semi-matte finish that lasts all day long. Proud to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic.

ingredients

New 2019---no SPF or mineral oil: Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Palmitate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Silica MAY CONTAIN: Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)-----------OLD:ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Octyl Salicylate 2, Titanium Dioxide 5.5 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Boron Nitride, Barium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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10 years ago

So, I first bought this in almond and found the shade too dark for my nc40 ish skin tone. But then I found a much lighter foundation just collecting dust in my drawer so I started mixing the 2 and...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack



5.0
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10 years ago

The first thing you wonder when looking at the $6 pricetag is "I wonder if this is a good foundation?" Well let me tell you that I am sooo happy with this foundation. It is good for oily skin and...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I love this foundation. I purchased a higher end foundation but didn't want to use it all right away and this is an exact shade match to the sephora foundation I have. It blends easily with my...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

It's a good inexpensive foundation you could use year round. It won't totally cover major acne or dark circles, so if you're looking for full coverage this won't do. It's medium or light when...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

i dont like this. there isnt a variety of shades to choose from and its oily. i have normal skin and it still looks oily even after i powder. i hate this smell on foundations. the smell stays for a...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I bought this a while back at Target for my travel kit. I am NW15 and bought Porcelain. This is a medium to full coverage foundation with a satin finish. I didn't have any issues with weird scents...

About reviewer (512 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I have read the reviews, but still wanted to give this foundation a chance. I purchased 2. one in porcelain and sand. my skin complexion is fair with yellow understones (colorstay in buff, loreal...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I have a love/hate-relationship with this foundation. On days I want full coverage, I LOVE it. On days I don't, it's the worst foundation ever. 'Cause it is full coverage. It doesn't really look...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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10 years ago

I have known about E.L.F for years, but I have not really used much of it. I found this at Target one day and needed foundation anyway. I like the look for the bottle. It has a higher end look to...

About reviewer (587 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

So I have oily skin and this product is sorta a dewy finish so someone with oily skin you try to avoid this but the coverage is nice I say its a medium coverage. I apply it with the E.L.F...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I just purchased this and have to say that I really really like it. I was skeptical about drugstore foundation but this one really does the job for me. I have dry skin and it's been really hard for...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Bad foundation. Dull color and oily.

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium Brown, Cool

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

Ok so I have combination oily sensitive skin ......this broke me out for a week then my skin adjusted.....i have a lot of acne scars but for 6$$ I couldn't resist trying this out......it gives a...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I'm actually not sure how I feel about this elf foundation lol. I bought it online because it was cheap and never really cared for it much. I forgot which shade though but I believe it was 'Sand.'...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is my go-to foundation everyday. I get so many compliments on my skin, and both of my sisters loved it so much on me they're now committed to elf foundation too. It's summer, and I've been...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

I had to take a break from Revlon Colorstay because the shade I have is just too pink for my skin tone. I've had this foundation for a while, but when my breakouts got pretty bad, I found that...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

I just wanted to say that AT FIRST, I loved this foundation. I bought several bottles of it and would mix shades because I liked it so much. It wore all day for me and was almost full coverage....

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlack


4.0
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11 years ago

I am absolutely in love with this foundation! As a person who doesn't enjoy the feel of liquid foundation on my face, I have found this this product makes my face feel less cake-y than most I have...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I actually really, really liked this! It goes on smoothly, blends well, and provides good coverage. I am fair and ordered Sand. It matches my skin tone perfectly. Because it is oil free, I was...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairRed, Relaxed, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

Surprisingly, this is not bad for a $6 foundation. I grabbed this in Porcelain because my usual foundation ran out and I'm not ready to order more. I do not find this to be orange at all, like...

About reviewer (292 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue