Acne Fighting Foundation

e.l.f. Cosmetics

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3.8

89 reviews
71%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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ingredients

Active: Salicylic Acid 0.5% Inactive Ingredient: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethoxydiglycol, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone Crossploymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Talc, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-18 Benonite, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark oil, Melaleuca Alternafolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Jiuce, Hexapeptide-9, Hamamelis Birginiana (Witch Hazel) May Contain: Iron Oxide (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Titanium Dioxid

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5.0
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skcender

6 years ago

I'm from Canada so not all the products from the E.L.F are not sold in stores. I purchased this product online and it was amazing however it was way too light so I didn't use it very often. The cove...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0
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ericanr

6 years ago

I am seriously so shocked at how good this foundation is. it has amazing coverage & i don’t get oily throughout the day while wearing it. it wears off just a little bit around my nose, but most founda...Read more

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Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

1.0
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katmae24

7 years ago

ETA: just one day of wearing this foundation -- i came home to wash my face and find new breakouts (this was only new product) and my face was more inflamed/red/splotchy so I will not use again. May b...Read more

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About reviewer (489 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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karat94

7 years ago

My new fave! So inexpensive. Coverage is full and covers up mostly all of my redness and angry acne. If my skin is extra bad, I just conceal first and the coverage is still great! I love the consisten...Read more

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About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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Mlissy8

7 years ago

First of all, let me say I love this foundation like soooo much. Much more than Chanel, Estée Lauder, Nars, and all of that! I’ve tried everything, and this one gives me a radiant look without it bein...Read more

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About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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jmmcd

7 years ago

This foundation is great for preventing makeup related breakouts. It gives good matte coverage, as well. Just make sure you moisturize/use a primer though, because this foundation is very drying.

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About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack

3.0
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KaitlinSoon

7 years ago

I bought this product months ago and i'm from Malaysia so the pricing is higher for us compared to the price in USA So I thought it was going to be amazing but when i put it on, it just felt super oil...Read more

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Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack

4.0
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AndreeaRoxana06

8 years ago

Fantastic for mild acnee and redness. It sits nicely on the skin, covering 99% of the imperfections and it lasts as much as a foundation is expected to last (up to 6/7 hours). It does need some touch ...Read more

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About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0
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aprilz4

8 years ago

This is actually one of my favorite foundations. it is full coverage and sits well on the skin. it has a semi matte finish. i am normal to dry and acne prone. i dont find that it helps my acne but it ...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0
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anvaruhuk

8 years ago

I have Combo skin. Dry patches around my nose. Oil on my nose. and normal else wear. When i first applied this. it look Flawless! Abit sticky. so i recommend a light dusting of powder. A couple of h...Read more

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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0
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sophu

8 years ago

I'm really into high end products and this works great. It pretty much lasts all day. My only complaint is that it gets REALLY matte and can come off cakey on accident. You really don't need to set it...Read more

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About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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Sibel1993

8 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this foundation. When I first apply it on my face, it looks flawless. It has medium-full coverage and a natural matte finish. Wow. However, an hour or so after it creases i...Read more

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About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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happymom14850

8 years ago

This is a high coverage foundation for acne prone skin. It looks great on the skin but after a few hours it starts settling into laugh lines and looks dewy. I love this foundation, Great for running e...Read more

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About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown

4.0
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kalliex

8 years ago

This quickly became my everyday foundation. I debated between getting it or not, and decided I didn't need another foundation and also because I hated clinique's anti acne foundation. I saw Emily noel...Read more

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About reviewer (183 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

3.0
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MPannell

8 years ago

Covers EVERYTHING really well, but only lasts for a few hours. Probably wouldn't buy again.

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

2.0
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Ibbes11

8 years ago

Another cheap foundation that doesn't do what is says. This broke me out slightly, and IT OXIDIZED LIKE CRAZY. It looks ORANGE after 30 seconds of application, I don't understand why it is like that. ...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0
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alyssamiller

8 years ago

I love everything about this foundation. Didn't break me out, made my skin look flawless... that was until it oxidized horribly. The foundation in porcelain appeared to be an amazing match but then I ...Read more

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About reviewer (69 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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licca08

8 years ago

this foundation would be perfect if it didn't had pink undertones, oe maybe is just the color i bought (ivory), and it has FIVE parabens... but it has really good coverage, good price and the plastic ...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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shameerafirdaus97

8 years ago

LIFE SAVERRRRRR!!!! This is the most perfect foundation i've ever tried in my whole life time. The coverage is seriously the ????. Im using less concealer to cover up now, only depending on the covera...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

3.0
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hnbhgm

9 years ago

I bought this foundation when I was a broke student and when I had some acne going on. This foundation doesn't help w acne, but it doesn't aggravate it either. It has good coverage too so that's ano...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

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