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New! Magically transforms into your ideal shade!
SPF 15

Takes the guesswork out of finding the right shade

colorless makeup transforms into a shade that complements your skintone
infused with soothing aloe
works best if you wear honey or tan foundation
hypoallergenic
won't clog pores

Made in U.S.A.
almay.com

Warnings

For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear, do not use on infants.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (4%), Zinc Oxide (2.1%)

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau (water, eau), Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Talc, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Nylon 12, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Trisiloxane, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (grape), Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Galactoarabinan, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Boron Nitrate, Alcohol Denatured, Methicone, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Tauramide, Tetrasodium EDTA, PVP, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Zinc Oxide (CI77947)

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Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz

4.7

(based on 9 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to apply (5)
Blends well (3)
Good pigmentation (3)
Matte finish (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (3)
- Skin Tone:
- Medium (5)

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2/26/2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Product

By Churchlady

from rochester, ny

describe yourself Budget Buyer

Pros

Blends Well
Easy To Apply
Goes On Smoothly
Good Pigmentation
Matte Finish

Cons

Best Uses

Light To Medium Coverage

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

This is a wonderful product to help even out skin tone - even for those with vitiligo. Great job!

Skin Tone:
Medium

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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12/29/2009

5.0

Love Almay

By judy

from ohio

describe yourself Budget Buyer

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Pros

Blends Well
Easy To Apply
Lightweight
Matte Finish

Cons

Best Uses

Full Coverage

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

It is light weight and color is good.

Skin Tone:
Medium

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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12/29/2009

5.0

Good Makeup with good price.

By judy

from ohio

describe yourself Budget Buyer

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Pros

Blends Well
Easy To Apply
Long-Lasting
Matte Finish

Cons

Best Uses

Full Coverage

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

Good product and great price.

Skin Tone:
Medium

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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5/26/2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fantastic

By ven

from usa

describe yourself Classic Style

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Easy To Take-off
Good Pigmentation
Lightweight
Long Lasting
Noncomedogenic
Smooth

Cons

Irritates Skin

Best Uses

All Skin Types

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

This product is fantastic. My cousin had a beautiful glow and her skin look fantastic. She said she was using almay's smart shade foundation. When I was looking at the reviews, a woman received the same comment when she was wearing it! I know I had to have it.

I have combination-sensitive skin. It didn't feel sufficating, made my skin look great, the color is great, lasted all day. The coverage is light though so it is best for someone who wants to even out their skin tone with a little extra glamour. I have not tried the smart shade concealer, it may be worth a shot for a little more coverage.

Don't listen to other reviews that say you need other products to go with this b/c you don't. The label will mention other shades. This is just to be used as a guide to help you pick the Smart Shade that is right for you (ex, light, light/med or medium). For example, if you typically use a 'sand' shade, your best bet would be the Smart Shade Medium.

The only bummer is that my lips are very sensitive. This foundation irritated them a bit. If if wasn't for that I would have bought 10 more.

Skin Tone:
Medium

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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11/28/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love it!

By rakt

from hudson valley, ny

describe yourself Natural Style

Pros

Easy To Apply
Good Pigmentation
Long Lasting
Smooth

Cons

Best Uses

All Skin Types
Everyday
Going Out
Sensitive Skin

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

I've always had trouble finding the right color foundation that looked natural and didn't make my face look too different from my neck! This goes on like lotion and blends easily while hiding flaws and redness.

Skin Tone:
Medium

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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6/3/2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I purchased this to help ...

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

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Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

I purchased this to help even out my skin tone before applying mineral makeup. The very first day I tried it I was in the middle of a conversation with my mother and father when my mother interrupted me and said "I'm sorry to interrupt, but you look beautiful today. Are you wearing a different makeup?" My father (whose 80 years old and never comments on anything girly) chimed in and said "I was just wondering the same thing. Your face looks so good" Oh My God! I am hooked on this makeup! Very easy to apply with great coverage. A must have!

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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10/2/2007

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Blend's nicely. Great for ...

By es

from new york, NY

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Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

Blend's nicely. Great for fading tan. Not heavy. If you are looking for heavy coverage this is not for you.

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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9/27/2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best moisturizing ...

By cheryl

from minot, ND

Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

The best moisturizing natural coverage ever ! The gray beads blend to my natural skin tone. My 62 year old skin looks flaw less all day! I love this product!

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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9/26/2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is the best ...

By Wren

from Denver, CO

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Comments about Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Medium SPF 15, 1 fl oz:

This is the best foundation ever! It really does match my skin tone perfectly, it blends beautifully, and it feels really light, like I'm not wearing foundation at all. All those years of guessing what shade to buy are over!
Of course, because I really, really like it, the company will probably stop making it =). Let's hope not . . .

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