Almay : Clear Complexion Makeup

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Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (0.6%).

Other Ingredients:
Aqua ((Water) Eau), Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxsilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Talc, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, Methoxypropylgluconamide, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Trisiloxane, Phytantriol, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Methicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947).

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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November 26, 2014
Light coverage but buildable
I have very very sensitive skin with sporadic cystic acne breakouts on my chin. I used to use Mac pro long wear but it was breaking me out like crazy. This foundation is nowhere near as thick of coverage, but it doesn't irritate my skin or make the breakouts worse. If I have a bad pimple, I use the clear complexion concealer as well. It's lightweight, natural looking and overall a good choice for people trying to cover but not make anything worse.
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June 3, 2013
Broke me out!

Pros:

good coverage
didn't make dry patches look flaky
lasted 4-5 hours before getting shiny

Cons:

broke me out
too dark/orange for my skin
claims to be non-comedogenic but uses comedogenic ingredients!!

I used this makeup for about a month, and had massive hopes that it wouldn't clog my pores or cause any breakouts because it claims to be 'non-comedogenic'. Unfortunately it caused massive breakouts on my forehead (I never ever get breakouts there) and on my chin. I did't change anything else in my makeup/skincare routine so I know this is the cause of my problems. Some days I would wake up with 5+ new painful whiteheads on my chin - not fun!! I decided to double check the ingredients, and although it claims to be non-comedogenic, it actually has two ingredients that have a bad reputation for clogging pores - sodium chloride and isostearyl neopentanoate. I was really annoyed and will definitely be checking ingredients in my foundation from now on. The lightest shade is way too dark for my skin (I'm probably about NW10), it lasted maybe 4-5 hours before it needed blotting, and the coverage was great. It covered all my redness and didn't make my dry skin look overly dry. After almost a week of not using this foundation, I can say that it definitely was breaking my skin out. I had all of these horrible bumps (clogged pores I'm guessing?), which are now gone, and I'm getting way, way, WAY less whiteheads everyday.
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December 29, 2011

Pros:

- lightweight
- lots of colors to choose from
- skin didnt seem to get worse [ but also didnt get any better ]
- easy to find at CVS and pretty much any drugstore
- price is not awful

Cons:

- rubs off really easily
- you have to have some practice with a sponge or it can look streaky/ unnatural
-after using this product for two years i realized that it has talc AND parabens in it.!!
- in high school i had severe acne, and it is now moderate in college. i recently switched to a talc and paraben free makeup and my moderate acne is now mild, and i pretty much only break out right before my period along with a few zits

this is definetly better than brands like MAC and REVLON and such... but i would definitely recommend a talc AND paraben free makeup!! you might be really surprised with the difference!!
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October 23, 2010

Pros:

Fairly inexpensive, matches skin, isn't making acne worse

Cons:

Not great coverage, can dry out skin

I'll keep working to give it a chance (just started using it last week). If you have mild acne, it would probably have enough coverage, but for severe acne, it won't cut it.
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January 11, 2015
my skin has never looked better!
Since I started using Almay clear complexion liquid foundation, my skin has been clear. I haven't had one breakout since. It is a wonderful product and I am so happy to use it. I have sensitive skin plus oily skin. This is the best makeup I have ever used. I have to use two layers to get the coverage I want but it is worth it!
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December 31, 2013
Decent product for the price

Pros:

Lasts all day
Doesn't cause breakouts
Moderate coverage

Cons:

Not a wide range of skin tones

I used to use Covergirl oil free foundation but switched to this because of clogged pores on my forehead. It doesn't cause breakouts like other foundations. It contains a small amount of salicylic acid, so if you respond to that it may even help you. If you've got sensitive skin don't use this around your eyes. (It can be drying. Use a regular foundation around your eyes and blend the two.) Overall, not bad and offers decent coverage.
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October 21, 2013
Great for acne prone skin

Pros:

Controls shine
Doesn't cause breakouts
Afforable

Cons:

Light coverage
Needs to be blended well
Doesn't cover blemishes well, need concealer

This foundation doesn't cause me to breakout at all. Easy to apply and last all day when set with a powder.
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September 3, 2014
wont break you out
I always go back to this foundation because it never breaks me out or clogs my pores ...it can be a little orange on fair skin but most foundation is
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March 24, 2010

Pros:

goes on smooth and fresh like. not oily or shiney.

Cons:

drys flaky and not that good at covering pimples. very see through like.

i bought this product to make my acne clean up while covering it up.it didnt make my acne worse but it didnt improve anything either, also it was like not even wearing make up. you could see my zits and acne scars as if i just washed my face.
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July 6, 2016
eh
i thought this was my holy grail but unfortunately it clogged my pores. When i first started wearing it i was inlove because it looked amazing, controlled oil, and i even got a few compliments on my skin. I was using the matching concealer too. After a few weeks of wear, i was getting into my car during a sunny day and caught a glimpse of my reflection in the window and saw MANY clogged pores on my cheeks :( i stopped using it and they went away. After some time I decided to try another almay foundation because the brand seems so promising with the oil free, noncomedogenic claims, but the same thing happened with the clogged pores. Sigh.
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