Argan Matchmaker Powder Foundation

Josie Maran Cosmetics

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3.9

18 reviews
77%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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ingredients

Mica**, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch**, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide**, PTFE, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Silica**, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate**, Hydrogenated Lecithin**, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Kaolin**, Polysilicone-11, Hydrated Silica, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Potassium Sorbate**, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aqua (Water), Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007).

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4.0
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organicmakeupjunkie

8 years ago

This is my favorite time crunch foundation that doesn't require a beauty blender. I'm all about that life! I was pleasantly surprised how well this works without a liquid foundation underneath, especi...Read more

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About reviewer (177 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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taygete05

10 years ago

I don't really use this as a foundation, to be honest, so I can't give a 100% accurate review. But I think it works well as a finishing powder-type product, as it is a fine powder and adds a bit of gl...Read more

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About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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addkg777

10 years ago

I'm re writing this review because I've recently purchased this powder and I am in love. The original review was glowing as well but now, it's holy grail worthy. I have NEVER in my life found a base m...Read more

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About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

1.0
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K20602D

10 years ago

I love the liquid so much that I thought I should give the powder a try. I was thinking it could be a great alternative for the warmer months when the liquid feels a little too oily. One day was all...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0
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sparky401

11 years ago

I have been a makeup junkie for my entire life, and this foundation is absoutely the most spectacular product I have ever encountered. Here's what I like about it: once applied, it virtually disapp...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel

4.0
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Makeupcrazed1

11 years ago

I have very oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin, and I am an nc30 and a lady at sephora matched me with light-medium shade. I wanted to use a powder foundation because of my oily skin and so far this has...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0
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Msgdfx1

11 years ago

I purchased this a year ago and I wasn't in love. )I have tried her matchmaker liquid foundation and that is a winner for me.) But, this one didn't come close. It did not morph into my exact skin t...Read more

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About reviewer (228 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Dark

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0
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Makeupallie14

11 years ago

OMG this powder is amazing! I was running really late for school one day and I put took about 30 seconds to put this on. Later in the day I looked a mirror expecting my face to look terrible. But inst...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0
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korean

11 years ago

hmmm, idk. i bought this from sephora in light/med. i'm nc 20-25 and the color works but perhaps a tad darker than i would like.it has flicks of white patches in the "colored" pressed mineral powder.T...Read more

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About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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StupidUserNames

11 years ago

This is a great powder I love it on days when I don't want anything too heavy and just light. It's also a great setting powder I use this along with the argan serum foundation and it mattifies and sta...Read more

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About reviewer (175 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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lizg629

11 years ago

I am a little sad that the reviewers here aren't so crazy about this product as much as I am. Here is my experience: I went into Sephora earlier this year (2013) to get another BareMinerals powder. H...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0
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alison_k

12 years ago

This is a sheer powder foundation which actually matches my skin quite well. I am NC10-15 with neutral to yellow undertones. This powder was perhaps a little too pink but not so that you would notice....Read more

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About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0
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bameiboo

12 years ago

I've used many Josie Maran products. Luckily I got to visit a Sephora store in LA. They showed me this foundation and I was amazed! My skin is fair but now tan and it will work all year. I usually use...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

1.0
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LetsSwap

12 years ago

I wanted to like this product SO bad. I'd been lemming it for quite awhile, and finally bit the bullet. I chose light/medium for my NC30-ish coloring, because I'd read that the darker one oxidizes int...Read more

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About reviewer (145 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0
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snowshoe73

12 years ago

I purchased this in fair/light. I wouldn't consider this a powder foundation, just a powder...and not the best one at that. The color-adjusting that works in JM's liquid foundation doesn't work here...Read more

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About reviewer (334 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0
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dianaish

12 years ago

This has the potential for greatness with a few tweaks. I purchased this for my little makeup bag in my purse to use on days where I leave the house with not much more than sunscreen on but decide for...Read more

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About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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jebashford

12 years ago

I've finally found the magic combination to keep my skin matte, but healthy looking. Josie Maran sunscreen, Too Faced Primed and Poreless, followed by this powder. It's tricky to apply with the puff i...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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timothybcat

12 years ago

This is such a beautiful powder, but I am so torn about whether I would buy this product again or not. I'll explain why below. What I was looking for was a compact powder that I could use to touch up ...Read more

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About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

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