Make-up Alley gave this foundation the worst reviews I've ever read for base. I disagree with any bad review of this foundation. Firstly, it is not a cream to powder foundation. It is a solid cream foundation with the kind of consistancy you'd expect from a cream based foundation that would normally be applied with a sponge (not that you can't use a brush, but I feel a sponge applies it best.) I used a more professional sponge (6 sided, slanted wedge.) The less you stroke the sponge across the cream the better. It's easy to use too much, initially swipping the sponge too many times across the cream. 1 or 2 swipes with a light hand is enough for half the face, another 2 swipes or so for the second half. If you start off heavy handed this foundation will look too thick and cakey, exagerating lines and pores. When applied correctly it covers and wears well looking rather natural. I don't advise trying to build with layers. You need to get it right the 1st time so it may take some experimenting to get it just right, but when you do get it just right, it's a very fine quality foundation for the money (I got it on sale in Target for $8.00.) My choice was Warm Beige #90. It's exactly my skin tone: not too yellow nor too pink. It appears much darker in the compact compared to the actual payoff on the skin, but most cream based foundations act this way as they are concentrated within the compact and that concentration will make it look darker. I'm not saying this is the best foundation I've ever used. There are others which I like more, but they cost quite a bit more also. I'd recommend this for a drier skin type and for cooler weather as well. It's definitely too emollient for normal to oily skin. It's best for normal to dry skin. It has a satin/moist finish unless you powder it down which I recommend as powder will increase it's ability to hold up. Cream blush is a must for this foundation, applied before powdering it down. It's the "Helioplex" SPF 55 which can make this base seem on the oilier side, but it is the highest SPF base I'm aware of particularly the superior sunsceen (Heliplex) which is patented to Neutrogena. The sreening of UVA rays (which are more ageing rays compared to UVB) is what makes Helioplex so great. It screens UVA better and with the ability to do so longer than any other sunsreen out there except for La Roche-Posay Anthelios which is not included in any foundation I'm aware of as it's meant for direct application to the skin from the container. This is an exceptional foundation for the money and the superiority of the patented SPF 55. It may take a few tries to get it right, but when it's used correctly it gives a definite aesthetic improvement to the skin with anti-ageing benifits from it's SPF. A solid 4 star rating as far as I'm concerned and if you need high sun protection post peel/surgery or you're using aggresive skincare (Retinol, Retin-A, Glycolic Acid) then this foundation becomes even more beneficial.
Addendum: If you are not satisfied with a liquid or cream based foundation's wearability use a powder like Revlon's ColorStay Pressed or for high end, Dior's Forever pressed powder. I don't usually like transfer resistant foundations as they seem to emphasize the skin texture you apply it to. IE; dry skin can look drier, pocked skin can look moreso and wrinkled skin can be exagerated. They are convenient because they stay on so long without need for touch-up, but I feel they are best for young almost perfect skin. The addition of just the longwearing, transfer resistant powders do not have this affect as they are much more sheer than matching foundations.
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I love this makeup. I'm fair skinned and really wanted something to protect me from the sun, but I'm really particular about the quality of makeup I wear. I don't want to look like I'm wearing makeup--this fits the bill perfectly. It gives great coverage and lasts all day. I don't feel greasy like one of the other reviewers, but I have dry/combination skin. I wear a moisturizer underneath and this just makes my skin look smooth and clean.
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This is an excellent product. It helped to even out my skin tone and protect me from the sun. It is best for oily skin because of the way it picks up dryness. It can really make any flaky or dry patches stand out, so look out for a good moisturiser if you have dry or normal skin types. But overall, best drugstore foundation I have bought in a while.
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I love this new neutrogena compact makeup kit. It comes with a sponge and mirror. My downfalls for it would have to be that it there's only about a centimeter of it in the top lid even though it looks like a lot and that it only lasts for a about four hours then slowly fades away, especially if you have a habit of touching your face. Although it doesn't last as long as other makeup I've tried, it does give your face a healthy glow without caking it on, it makes my zits seem smaller and a lot less noticeable, and it has SPF 55 in it which gives me confidence that it protects my skin from the sun. It's easy to carry with you where ever you go, it makes my face feel softer, and I can feel it treating my zits mildly while I wear it. Even though I'm not even in my twenties yet, I would recommend this to anyone with relatively young skin that has severe acne and wants softer facial skin.
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Neutrogena used to have a powder with a high sun protection, this product is creamy. I actually preferred the powder, but I am happy to find a high SPF factor. Colour is a good match.
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