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14 reviews
Almay Smart Shade Makeup Reviews
#506 in Foundation

Description

Almay's Smart Shade Makeup provides a shade-sensing technology, that originally starts out white in application, but adjusts to the right kind of shade for your skin! Key ingredients include grape seed, ginseng and Ginkgo biloba to help nurture your skin back to health!
People choose Almay's Smart Shade Makeup for their hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested reputation, as well as correct matching to their skin tone.

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    March 14, 2017

    First, I really don't see the Skintone matching foundation crap, which absolutely does nothing. It's not a moisturizer, not a foundation. It's just a translucent lotion kind of thing, you put on your face without for it having a purpose. Second, I think it clogged my pores. It's not heavy feeling, but I did get some breakouts.

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    Anonymous
    November 27, 2016

    I like light coverage formulas, and this definitley was, but I don''t feel like the "smart shade" was true to it's name, i have very fair skin, and it was too yellow for my complexion. I like the texture, but the colour will not work for everyone.

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    2.3/5
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    Anonymous
    February 06, 2016

    I was not a fan of this product. I tried it because of the concept.
    I thought it was near that the product was white until it was blended into your skin.
    But the issue with this is that it is difficult to "match" with your actual skin tone.
    I found I couldn't get the right color. Also, there was not enough coverage.
    If you think of this product as more of a tinted moisturizer then it's ok.
    It's quite a watery product with light coverage.
    Not for me.

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    3.0/5
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    January 27, 2016

    I came across this item when it was on sale and decided to give it a try since my foundation was running out. It is not an oily product which is a plus but the coverage is not so good. It reduces the appearance of my redness but still see a small amount. I put this on pretty often just for an everyday but would not try this for special occasions. If you have acne or a lot of redness/imperfections I wouldn't recommend purchasing it.

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    2.8/5
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    June 09, 2015

    Brought it with free product coupon, it dint give me any coverage consistency is watery, it just act like a moturizer on face nothing else. not happy with this product

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    3.0/5
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    October 01, 2014

    I usually buy a tinted moisturizer, so i found the coverage was enough, but it stays on my hands even when i wash with soap after i apply. I have to use make up remover clothes to remove it. Its a little pricey but can usually find a $3 off coupon for the product.

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    2.7/5
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    September 09, 2014

    I bought this product because there is a free mail-in rebate offer. It is very light, i like that the color is natural for me, but I wish it had more coverage. Price is about $17 before tax

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    2.2/5
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    December 29, 2010

    the idea of this foundation is pretty amazing although it left my skin looking a bit orange I did not like the finish at all and the coverage was not all that amazing did not help my oily skin at all

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    2.5/5
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    June 29, 2010

    This did not provide the coverage I need. It seems too thin and more like a tint that a foundation. The color did come pretty close to the shade I need but it lacked in staying power. I had to reapply a couple times throughout the day. I would recommend this to someone looking for light coverage but be prepared to reapply.

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    3.0/5
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    February 07, 2010

    I bought this foundation because I find it hard to find a makeup that is light enough for me and is hypoallergenic. I have even tried going to speciality stores, but I haven't had any luck. This foundation was light, but seemed to clog up my pores. The colour was alright, but I wouldn't be buying it again. I liked the idea of it being smart and knowing my shade, but it fell short.

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