The Present Clear Makeup

Philosophy

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3.4

412 reviews
54%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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2021 Ingredients: water, cyclopentasiloxane, behenyl alcohol, dimethiconol, cetyl dimethicone, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, lysozyme, sodium citrate, peg-12 dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, limonene, linalool, chlorphenesin ************** Previous Ingredients: Water (aqua), Cyclomethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Lysozyme, Sodium Citrate, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (lavender), Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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    4.0
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    shelju

    15 years ago

    I got this in a Philosophy Try Me kit from QVC. It is really thick so I was skeptical it would clog the pores of my oily acne-prone skin. Well, I could not believe how wonderful my mineral...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Charnel

    15 years ago

    I love this product. It allowed me to eliminate the use of foundations all together. Now I can go virtually natural in intensely heated summers with out feeling my makeup melting.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Cosmetalogical

    15 years ago

    Really don't like this, I guess its ok on its own for oil control but when you go to apply foundation over the top it all goes wrong. It dries up and you can see the makeup on your face, not a good...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Gothcake

    15 years ago

    I got this product as a sample from the Philosophy counter at Nordstrom's. I have pretty oily skin, so I was fairly skeptical of needing a moisturizer/primer, but I wear mineral makeup, so I...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    callmehoneybun

    15 years ago

    I received a sample of this product from mecca and was really excited to try it as I have been a fan of philosophy bath products. Unfortunately it was a complete disappointment. I left it on for...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    roxybritain

    15 years ago

    I bought this because on the package, it said it could be used alone as a moisturizer, or over moisturizer as a primer. I first tried it on its own (no moisturizer, no makeup) while I was at...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    LuvsMakeup82

    15 years ago

    I do like this a lot, though it can be confusing as to its purpose...I'd say if anything it's a primer/moisturizer...thicker than other primers I use so I wouldn't use a lot of it. I actually like...

    About reviewer (609 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jenryan82

    15 years ago

    This is probably the only primer that works for me. It really hold my makeup in place. A little bit goes a long way and the tube lasts for a really long time. Plus, the primer has a lysozyme in...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    glitteradi

    15 years ago

    I also had a sample size of this. First thing I do not like is the smell of lavendel. I can tolerate lavender in foot cream but not in something I put on my face skin. Also I really think it was...

    About reviewer (357 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    ali23507

    15 years ago

    I came across a sample of this today, and thought I would try it. Clear make-up? Well, why not? It BURNS my skin! My face feels like I have a mild sunburn. No one has seen me yet today wearing...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    marijean

    15 years ago

    I bought this while I was traveling last summer and used it for just a week or two. It holds my foundation powder well and makes my skin feel soft, but also brings out every flake on the sides of...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    iheartMUA

    15 years ago

    I need to start this by saying that I don't like the idea of a PRE foundation anything...just too time consuming for me. But, did I think this product was good? Yes. I did. Not life changing...

    About reviewer (165 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    claireknowles

    15 years ago

    This is not clear makeup at all, it's a primer. It provides no coverage whatsoever. It's ok if you use it sparingly and apply the Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas or another powder-type foundation...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    shell1215

    15 years ago

    I've noticed with Philosophy products that they tend to sell many of the same products but rename them. For instance, the ingredients listed are exactly the same for The Present as the On a Clear...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    loved

    15 years ago

    I like this. I tend to wear it under foundation, as a primer rather than as a 'clear makeup' but when my skin is really behaving, I may go with this over HIAJ and just go out like that. It's got a...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    flirtylicioushoney

    15 years ago

    This is an okay product, nothing special i've used better & i've used worse. My main grip is that this breaks me out, at first i thought it was just me but im getting acne on places on my face...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Cinnabuns

    15 years ago

    I absolutely love this!! At first, I was annoyed because it caused my face to look flaky in some spots, but then I decided to apply a light moisturizer under it. I let the moisturizer set for...

    About reviewer (717 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    violet04

    15 years ago

    The main problem I have with my skin is that it gets shiny and I need to blot at least a couple of times during the day. My dream primer would keep the shine at bay and keep my makeup looking fresh...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ohiopirate

    16 years ago

    I'm on the fence about this product. It does help decrease oil production and it doesn't break me out. I can tell a difference in my T-zone when I don't use it, it does minimize my pores as much...

    About reviewer (124 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    aerdvm

    16 years ago

    I use this product alone without any makeup. When I want a primer, I use Laura Geller's Spackle instead. The Present Clear Makeup helps tremendously to decrease the appearance of the pores on my...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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