72%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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price range

description

A foundation that lightens fine lines and pores. Achieve a flawless, blemish-free finish with this hypoallergenic foundation that helps retain the skin's natural radiance and is safe for use even on acne-prone skin.

ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947) Mica (CI 77019). May contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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16 years ago

I received several samples today that I ordered and the very first one I tried was perfect (Olive 0). I emailed them for help on my shade and they got it right! It felt fresh and light all day. ...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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16 years ago

Wonderful mineral makeup. After going through numerous samples, I finally ordered a regular sized jar in Neutral 3. And with regard to their samples, they send a lot more per sample than some...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

This is one of the more expensive e-tailer mineral foundations; but the good news is that the sample sizes are really affordable, so you can afford to try to your heart's content before commiting...

About reviewer (1125 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I'm an aspiring makeup artist and wanted to feature mineral foundations in my kit. I got a bunch of samples from Alima so I could test some out on future/present clients and myself. First of all,...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

When I first tried this, I wasn't really impressed, which kind of made me sad because I love Alima's products, service, and the dear soul who owns it. I initially wanted more coverage than I...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

Love this product and I love the company. They have great customer service. They have tons of shades and it is easy to get samples to try them to find the one you like. I did take off 1 lippie...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I tried BE and it had little coverage w/ a sheen. through reviews i tried EM and the color match was great. i used the matte but it didn't appear to be matte at all. i had an shiny t-zone and by...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

The best mineral makeup, best customer service, most consistent quality (never a badly-mixed sample or jar), most professional website & packaging (love the embossed bird on the lids and the...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I found the perfect shade match and was so disappointed when it caked on my oily skin. I tried with primer and even changed my moisturizer to no avail. I didn't give it a bad rating because I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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16 years ago

I've been wearing BE for about 2 years. I live in Houston so it is constantly hot and 80%+ humidity, and with my oily skin keeping shine down a minimum is very important. I use to wear Medium...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I absolutely love this foundation and the company in general. I used to use Bare Escentuals, but stopped because it didn't give enough coverage. This foundation gives great coverage (but not too...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I tried really hard to find my color match, but haven't found yet. In EM I got it from the first time, plus I like the coverage and finish much more (Alima is too matte for me), so I guess I'll...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I really, really wanted to like this! I'm a recovering BE user and waited a few weeks until my skin calmed down before trying something else. Got my samples in the mail about 2 weeks ago and at...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

*EDIT* here is something interesting i found on mineral makeup in an online article. maybe i'll give it another shot knowing what i know now. The drying effect of zinc oxide and titanium...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I really love the way this foundation looks on my skin! I have oily/breakout prone skin, and my acne seems to be calming down since I've been using this foundation. (I think I was having a bad...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I bought this product because I wanted to try another brand of mineral make up that had a wider selection of colours to better match my Asian skin but I think that my success with this product...

About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This is my HG foundation. I have it in the Cool 2 and it is perfect on my neutral to cool, fair to medium complexion. The first time I tried this I loved the color, but thought it wore funny. I...

About reviewer (247 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I got several samples to see what would work on my skin (Eurasian, NC30, golden undertones, BE Medium Beige). I'm now trying to decide between Beige 3 and Beige 4. They're both a bit too yellow...

About reviewer (508 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

NC20/5 and I used W2. I began using this in the sping and love it. Purchased the fabled 25 brush...love it. Unfortunately, this winter I realized that over these past few months, my skin (which...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I love this foundation! I have been using BE for years and loved that but recently started getting itchy around my chin. I read on the boards this was because of the bismuth stuff in the BE. So I...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown