The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation SPF 17

SHISEIDO

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3.5

181 reviews
52%
would repurchase
3.1/5
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Active: Octinoxate (1.9%), Titanium Dioxide (8.4%) Inactive: Water, Cyclomethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crossploymer, Dimethicone Copolyol, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Glutamate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Distearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-2, Barium Sulfate, BHT, Alumina, Tocopherol, Phenoxyenthanol, Fragrance, Iron Oxides, Mica

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    5.0
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    fermidiracgirl

    16 years ago

    UPDATE 03/14/08: Yes, this foundation was a bit too drying after a while. The large amount of titanium dioxide was probably the culprit. So I put this foundation away for a few months. But then I...

    About reviewer (346 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    AllAboutMe83

    16 years ago

    I was looking for a natural type of a foundation since I ran out of EL's Lucidity which I have been very pleased with, but since Im always trying new things I decided to get something new. I ended...

    About reviewer (439 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    genabobena

    16 years ago

    I visited the MA @ Sephora in hopes of finding the perfect foundation & I think I found it! I have combination skin & although I use a moisturizer & primer, I still end up w/dry areas. This...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    perie

    16 years ago

    This foundation goes on so silky; it almost has a smooth buttery feel when applying. It tends to dry quickly, so I have to work fast. It's supposed to be semi-matte, but to me it looks a bit dewy...

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lissa81

    16 years ago

    I really like this foundation. The lightest shade is just about the perfect match for my skin. It doesn't turn orange on me, and it hasn't broken me out, and I've been using it now for two weeks....

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    FedoraJane

    16 years ago

    Completely agree with Ms. Wheat Thin. Not bad, but just meh. I got several samples of this from a very generous woman at the Shiseido counter. The sample packets are a little bizarre, I'm...

    About reviewer (120 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    wheat_thin636

    16 years ago

    It's OK, but not special. It doesn't make me look radiant, but doesn't really dry either, which is what it claims to do. But for the price, I'd expect something fancier. The packaging is kind of...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    LoriLond

    17 years ago

    If you have oily skin, this foundation is not right for you. After a few hours of this and powder on top, my face was an oily mess, and the makeup looked like it was melting!

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    meiren

    17 years ago

    Hm. I have fair-medium skin tone. I use this in I00. I like it has spf in it, its sheer-medium coverage. But like Eyeheartyou said below, it is builable. With the powder, it works best I think. I...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    eyeheartyou

    17 years ago

    the coverage is sheer, but its buildable. it doesn't have a pump so its kinda annoying to use, but i can live with it. it took me a while to figure it out but the color that i was matched to I40...

    About reviewer (149 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mintyvert

    17 years ago

    Overall, it's a good foundation, long-wearing,easy to blend, and has SPF, good for oily/combination skin users who want a matte finish but personally, I would prefer a more dewy finish. Hours after...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    mascaralove

    17 years ago

    Somewhat yellow... could be better.. little coverage not enough for my ace scarred skin :( does NOT photograph well AT ALL! makes me look white.. which i guess is good if you're one of those asians...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    krystalchan

    17 years ago

    a product i really wanted to love and use as a daily staple. its semi-matte finish means your face has a natural, soft glow without visible sparkles/glitter in the product - airbrushed effect. a...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    gugeebzung

    17 years ago

    it does build up well-medium to full when desired but very soon appears oily, the kind u can't dab off with a powder .. Also the lightest color is not for faiiir skins!

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    RedCrayon

    17 years ago

    I'm Asian and it's very hard for me to find a good foundation because I have light skin but it has yellow undertones. This by far is the best foundation that I have used. It gives me a dewy look...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Tinamarie1968

    17 years ago

    I think I might have found my HG foundation. I have tried so many, BE, MAC, Chanel, Dior, Clarins, L'oreal, and this has been the only one to do what I want my foundation to do, cover flaws, fill...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    varadesign

    17 years ago

    To sum it up in one sentence: The best foundation I have ever used! The coloring for Shiseido's make-ups are perfect for me. I'm extremely pale with a yellow undertone. Their lightest color fits...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Noirbelge

    17 years ago

    This may be a holy grail product for me - I started using it fairly recently, and will sometimes catch my reflection in a mirror and think, "Wow my skin looks good!" My T-zone tends towards the...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    skp

    17 years ago

    Very pleased with this product, though I should say I am a foundation noob. Always seemed like such a hassle, I didn't want to put gunk on my face, etc etc- but so I am shopping for a powder, and...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    suuperstar

    17 years ago

    This is my daily foundation. It gives medium coverage, so it works well to even out my skin tone. I use this as my concealer also. However, you must be careful when you put another layer with this...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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