72%
would repurchase
3.8/5
package quality

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

We've been on a bumpy road, Alima and I. I'm almost afraid to write this review in case I'll jinx myself by doing it. But okay, here we go... I started using Alima's foundation a year ago. It was...

About reviewer (200 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown



4.0
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16 years ago

I recently ordered samples online after reading some reviews. I ordered the Beige 3; I have pale skin, but I tan. This color is perfect for me. I like this product much better than BE. I have...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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16 years ago

The packaging was definitely too cheap. The color matched beautifully, and I am pleased to finally see a makeup company that caters to the tons and tons of different shades of skin that everyone...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I purchased some samples and got the right colors for my skintone, but I have several problems with this mineral foundation: First, the coverage is not as even as my liquid/cream foundations. I...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I purchased a bunch of foundation samples and found that the colour swatches on the website to be A LOT lighter compared to the real thing so I had about 8 wrong shades. Before using this, I used...

About reviewer (332 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

I have been a MAC girl for years and used just about all their foundations but got tired of their staying power(liquids), color change(studio tech) and powdered paleness(studio fix). A friend of...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

After being a MAC Studio Fix girl for several years and attempting to switch over to a mineral make up, I have found my HG with Alima (I've been using it for about 2 months now). I tried Everyday...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

HG! I've been using this for 3 months now and can relate to the wonderful reviews. Currently using w4 and this suits my NC35-37 skintone very well. Slightly too olive but that's okay. Looks...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I havent bought any full jars yet, but I've been trying to find the perfect match for my skin color still with the samples. It looks so natural on my face and does not look cakey (make sure u dont...

About reviewer (323 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I've been playing with my Alima samples for the last three weeks. I have been a BE user for about 5 years. About once a year, I would switch to a liquid or cream foundation because I would get...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

This is the first MMU I've ever worn. The ladies on the MU board turned me on to it when I was trying to find something that would stay put during our horrible summer humidity. It's pretty...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

Mac C-3 or NC-30 complexion. I purchased several samples and found Beige 3 matches me perfectly. The Good: No sparkly undertones, matte color that stays on. I specifically wore it to the gym...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Alima's shade range is fabulous. As we all know, very subtle differences in a foundation's color can translate into either a subtle and gorgeous finished look on the face -- or a very UNsubtle and...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

This product is fabulous. I literally tried every liquid or powder foundation at Sephora this week arghhhh(!) and no matches. I tried samples of Warm 2-4 and Golden 2-4 for my Asian, slightly...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I was getting desperate to find a powder or mineral makeup to match my very, very fair skintone (BE Fair, and Lancome, Clinique, Prescriptives, and Maybelline Dream Matte powders were all too dark)...

About reviewer (148 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This is an update based on transition to summer: I first tried Alima in the fall & winter, so my skin was drier and I needed a golden color to match the fading summer tan. Now it's spring &...

About reviewer (511 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

LOVE this makeup. It looks so natural and there's like a million colors to choose from. Price is reasonable for a mineral makeup, shipping is speedy and they always send you cute little samples...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

This is a quality mineral make-up with a very large selection to suit many skintones. It doesn't turn orange on my skin later in the day which is another plus! However, while I would purchase it...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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16 years ago

I loved the fact that there were so many shades to choose from--made getting a foundation that matched me so easy! Especially since I ordered many samples and mixed them myself. The cover is nice...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

Only a little coverage and make my pores look bigger. Too much shades which make me confused.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther