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Almay Smart Shade Makeup, Light Medium SPF 15

1 fl oz (30 ml)

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color: Light Medium SPF 15
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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 neutral, beige, sand or warm 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 (4.0%), Zinc Oxide (2.1%)

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (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, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisiloxane, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (grape), Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Galactoarabinan, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Boron Nitrate, Alcohol Denat, Methicone, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium EDTA, PVP, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Zinc Oxide (CI77947)

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Really Disappointing

by Cindy

in Minneapolis, MN on 10/6/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Lightweight

Cons: Ineffective, Poor Coverage

Describe Yourself: Trendy Style

Best Uses: Near Perfect Skin

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: not recommended

I really wanted to like this product but I just don't. The main problem is the coverage...there is none with this product. I prefer medium to full coverage foundation and I did not get that with this product. It gave me less coverage than a tinted moisturizer. I will not be wasting my money on a product that does nothing to hide or at least reduce my imperfections.

GOOD STUFF

by JOAN

in MURRIETA, CA on 9/29/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Good Pigmentation, Lightweight, Noncomedogenic

Describe Yourself: Classic Style

Best Uses: Everyday, Sensitive Skin

Skin Tone: Fair

Bottom Line: recommended

DOESN'T CHANGE COLOR OR GET ORANGEY

sheer makeup

by elaine

in Richmond VA on 9/21/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Lightweight, Smooth, Spf 15

Cons: Sweats off

Describe Yourself: Natural Style

Best Uses: All Skin Types, Everyday, Sensitive Skin, Travel

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: recommended

i use this when i need sunscreen and a little coverage. does not cover all imperfections.

OK, not great

by Mandi

in Western NY on 8/13/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Good Pigmentation, Lightweight, Noncomedogenic

Cons: Ineffective, Poor Coverage

Describe Yourself: Natural Style

Best Uses: As a last resort

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: not recommended

It went on really nice and matched my skin tone perfectly, but it didn't cover very well at all

Works Great

by Dorothy [Verified Buyer]

in Hampstead NC on 3/8/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Good Pigmentation, Long Lasting, Smooth

Describe Yourself: Natural Style

Best Uses: All Skin Types, Everyday, Going Out, Sensitive Skin, Travel

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: recommended

I've always had trouble picking out the right color for my face makeup, so this type of product is great. I did try one other kind that had only one "color" and it didn't really cover. The Almay goes one better by having Light, Light-Medium and Medium. It's easy to apply and looks great.

A Lovely, Protective Base

by SmartShopper [Verified Reviewer]

in SoCal on 2/22/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Good Pigmentation, Good Value, Lightweight, Long Lasting, Noncomedogenic, Smooth

Describe Yourself: Classic Style

Best Uses: All Skin Types, Everyday, Going Out, Makeup Base, Sensitive Skin, Travel

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: recommended

I am really impressed with the quality of this product. My skin requires medium to full coverage of makeup, and when I use this as a base and add a thin layer of powder foundation on top, I get perfect, natural coverage (as opposed to when I would use mineral foundation exclusively, which would always look cakey). I am pleased that one tube lasts a long time- you only need a couple of drops and BLEND very well:) The sun protection is an added bonus.

Great product!

by Nikilet [Verified Reviewer]

in Kadoka, SD on 1/28/09

Pros: Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Good Pigmentation, Lightweight, Long Lasting, Smooth

Describe Yourself: Natural Style

Best Uses: All Skin Types, Everyday

Skin Tone: Fair

Bottom Line: recommended

I am responding to a gal who said if you have acne this doesn't cover. Has she tried the Almay Smart Shade Concealer? That is a fantastic product. I've used a lot of concealers and this is the best one I've ever used. It really sets itself so that applying the foundation doesn't remove it. I always use it before applying foundation. I'm so impressed with the makeup and concealer that I'm going to order a couple of the Smart Shade Blushes.

Doesn't live up to its marketing claims.

by Gina

in Chicago, IL on 1/27/09

Bottom Line: not recommended

The only thing unique about this product is that the color is contained in granules instead of being premixed. So when you rub it, the granules are mixed into the white base and the color is released. The color does not "transform" and can't even be controlled by how much you rub it like I expected. Bottom line: it's an ordinary foundation that only comes in few colors, and you can't see what color it is until after you put it on. If you like this product, better stock up because I doubt it will be on the market for long.

I didn't believe it worked, but it did!

by lovethismakeup [Verified Reviewer]

in Baltimore,MD on 1/22/09

Pros: Good Pigmentation

Describe Yourself: Natural Style

Skin Tone: Medium

Bottom Line: recommended

It comes out in a weird whitish shade and then you put it on and can watch it change color!

Can't live without it

by taunya

in trabuco canyon, ca on 9/5/08

Pros: Covers Well, Easy To Apply, Easy To Take-off, Lightweight, Long Lasting, Smooth