What it is:A multitasking all-in-one vitamin enriched, sweat-resistant and water-resistant skin perfector. What it is formulated to do:Glides on effortlessly to instantly improve skin tone, reduce redness, and help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines. Enriched with powerful antioxidants including the universal antioxidant alpha lipoic acid, and vitamins A and E to help repair, protect, and fight future environmental skin damage, this lightweight gel helps maintain hydration leaving the skin with a healthy, even glow by locking in moisture and absorbing excess skin oils. And the best part you can take this handy size with you anywhere. What else you need to know: This product does not contain oil, fragrance, or paraben.

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Questions & Answers for Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel

Question

should this product be worn only under foundation or does it provide enough coverage to be worn alone?

asked 4 years, 8 months ago

Loreal

(Santa Rosa)

on Skin Perfection Gel

16 answers

Answers

answer 1

I have always used it alone for the past 3 years or so and I am 52 years old!

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

sdg4uk

(Lexington, KY)

answer 2

They say it's not foundation, so the coverage is not heavy. I love it for that reason! Say you run out the door quickly and you don't have time to do much, this product is THE ANSWER to looking great in 30 seconds. I love to layer it also, for better coverage. Honestly, there is no wrong way to use Perfekt!

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

powderpuff

(Baton Rouge, La)

answer 3

If you use a bit more it covers fine to be worn alone. I like using a teeeeeeny bit under my mineral foundation.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

superhaji

(Seattle, WA)

answer 4

you can easily wear this product alone. i just covered some acne scars with a mineral foundation, only where i needed a little more coverage. it blended very well with the rest of my skin where i had only used the perfekt on.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

kalo

(Falmouth, Ma.)

answer 5

i didn't think it gave me a lot of coverage... maybe for those lazy days when you don't feel like wearing make-up to run to the store, but other than that, I still wear foundation with it... This is just a really great primer!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

feusa78

(NY)

answer 6

Should be worn under a foundatain. definitely doesn't provide enought coverage

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

meg09

(DuBois, PA)

answer 7

I usually wear it alone with just a powder for setting

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

NurseShelley

(Seven HIlls, OH)

answer 8

Either/or. I think it really depends on your skin. For minor imperfections this and maybe a little concealer could be all you need. It works great under foundation as a primer too, so you can use it either way.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

LeahC

(Bloomington, NY)

answer 9

depends on how "flawless" you want your look to be. For the gym, I just use the perfekt alone; for a more finished look, especially if you have some discoloration scars as I do, I couple it with powder foundation except in the t-zone. since this foundation is fairly pricey, it's nice to be able to use a less expensive foundation as a complement

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

babette

(Lawrenceville, NJ)

answer 10

It has enough coverage to be worn alone.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

kbev

(Scranton, PA)

answer 11

It really cannot be worn with anything else. Foundation over it simply will glump up.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

makeupexpert

(New York City, NY)

answer 12

that depends on the level of coverage you need, i only use this now instead of foundation, it gives me a natural, airbrushed look, but i don't have many issues to cover. the lady at the store showed me that you can layer the product too to add more coverage if you need it. i would go to the store and try the tinted ones in person and see what you think. but i totally love them and its made my routine much easier than foundation and concealer and powder, etc. ..

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

mimi313

(detroit, mi)

answer 13

If you need to cover things on your face like serious blemishes/dark spots/scars, etc, this alone definitely will not do it. It does add a nice glow and helps with the overall skin tone, but the coverage is very sheer, like a tinted moisturizer, so I would recommend using a more full-coverage foundation/concealer with it, or just skipping this altogether if you want more coverage...it is pretty expensive.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

amak16701

(York, PA)

answer 14

As a mature woman the colored gel did not give me enough coverage to wear it alone.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

0616

(White House, TN)

answer 15

I think it can be worn alone only if you have great skin to begin with, i.e, your age, sun damage, etc. If you generally wear foundation then I don't believe this product on it's own is what you would be used to.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

antiagingaddict

(pipersville, pa)

answer 16

If you have a lot of imperfections - you may need to use a little concealer on those areas and then this for your entire face. If your skin is even "fairly" good - it will make you look great and you will LOVE it.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

Hawk

(Breckenridge, CO)

Question

Can I wear the Skin Perfection Gel under make up and concealer?

I use make up for cover up all the time. I want to use something that will go under make up and concealer that can minimize pores and scaring.

asked 4 years, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(san diego)

on Skin Perfection Gel

15 answers

Answers

answer 1

Of course! I use it as a primer before my foundation or concealer. I apply it with my finger tips and let it sink into my skin and settle before I apply my foundation. I don't recommend using this product by itself though if you have post acne scars or skin discolorations etc, doesn't cover much.

answered 2 years ago

smittenkittenn

(Orange County, CA)

answer 2

I absolutely LOVE wearing perfekt under my makeup - I am red & ruddy, I have large pores and shine. Seems that when I layer this with my traditional foundation, my skin looks FLAWLESS all day. I also have layered it OVER my foundation, and in an instant, my makeup is refreshed.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

powderpuff

(Baton Rouge, La)

answer 3

I wear it under Bare Escentuals makeup and it works really well. It works well enough alone, but I would use slightly more if not wearing makeup over it.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

superhaji

(Seattle, WA)

answer 4

The gel can be worn under concealer or foundation. It does not cover redness or blemishes that well on its own.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

trelle

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 5

absolutely

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

kalo

(Falmouth, Ma.)

answer 6

this is it then!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

feusa78

(NY)

answer 7

I would wear this over any cover up or you may not even need any cover up at all! This is a very forgiving product

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

NurseShelley

(Seven HIlls, OH)

answer 8

Go for it! I use this under Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet and you would never know I've ever had any skin issues whatsoever. This takes care of large pores and rough textures and paves the way for the color correction a foundation will provide. It does not make my foundation cake at all and Mat Velvet is a very dense formula.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

LeahC

(Bloomington, NY)

answer 9

Yes! I have the same needs, and use it exactly as how you are wondering. It is worth the $$$!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

babette

(Lawrenceville, NJ)

answer 10

Yes, it can be worn under your canceller; it will create a great base for it. It’s a great foundation you don't need to wear another foundation great coverage. It makes your completion look flawless and radiant. You have to try it!!!!! I love it!!!!!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

kbev

(Scranton, PA)

answer 11

this product would be perfect for that, depending on how much coverage you are looking for, you might not even need all the extra steps of concealer and foundation. go to the store and try the tinted versions and see if thats enough coverage for you. the sales associate also told me that you can layer the product to add more coverage if needed. but yes, you could totally use underneath your normal makeup routine, i would probably suggest the clear version then, but try the tinted one at the store and see

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

mimi313

(detroit, mi)

answer 12

This product is really good at improving the look of your overall skin tone and giving you more of a glow; when I used it I noticed that, but I also noticed that I would need something else to cover my acne spots, so I just used a full-coverage concealer with it and voila!--flawless.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

amak16701

(York, PA)

answer 13

Yes! I use it under my make-up and adore the results. It's a natural finish primer, after using this, your foundation/concealer will glide on.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

beehivebela

(Marblehead, MA)

answer 14

It gives me a smooth face before applying make-up.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

0616

(White House, TN)

answer 15

absolutely!!!!! Just use this under your regular foundation and your good

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

meowme

(Shirley, AR)

Question

What would you say is the BEST way to apply this?

asked 4 years, 8 months ago

Hawk

(Breckenridge, CO)

on Skin Perfection Gel

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

I also just pat it on with my fingertips, and just smooth it on and i get wonderful coverage the entire day

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

donkaydan

(new york, ny)

answer 2

Dont' even bother with sponges or brushes! I like to slap it on with my fingers - don't even need a mirror! HINT: Don't rub too hard... product is so light and fluffy, it won't give ya the best coverage. Pat it on, then smooth it out.

answered 4 years, 7 months ago

powderpuff

(Baton Rouge, La)

answer 3

apply only a tiny bit using finger to cheeks, forehead, etc and blend! A little goes a very long way indeed- use sparingly!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

superhaji

(Seattle, WA)

answer 4

I was told by the SA to just pat it on lightly, starting with my nose and cheeks and then move out to my forehead and chin. This method has worked great for me and I only need one pump for my whole face. Hope this helps!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

SuzSD

(San Diego, CA)

answer 5

Use your fingertips to apply this product. One or two pumps of the gel is usually enough to cover your entire face and neck.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

trelle

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 6

about a pea size with fingertips

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

kalo

(Falmouth, Ma.)

answer 7

moisturizer, perfekt, foundation and a finishing powder... that's what i do and still look natural...just make sure you buy the right products!

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

feusa78

(NY)

answer 8

With your fingertips! It has a souffle-like consistency.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

SFMakeup1111

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 9

I dabbed it on with my fingers and then lightly smoothed it in.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

IrishGypsy

(Clark, NJ)

answer 10

With your fingertips

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

NurseShelley

(Seven HIlls, OH)

answer 11

I just glide it on with my fingers. It doesn't take any special tools or expertise. Use as much as you need, under foundation or alone, with concealer or without, with powder or without. For me it's been very versatile.

answered 4 years, 8 months ago

LeahC

(Bloomington, NY)

Question

Do you wash this off as if it were make up?

Is the product an everyday thing that washes off or does it temporarily perfect?

asked 3 years, 4 months ago

sarmad

(Denver,CO)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

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answer 1

You have to wash this off because its still considered make up and you never want to go to bed with anything on your skin! It temporarily perfects your skin but only while you're wearing it!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

taran03

(Somerdale, NJ)

answer 2

I use it in place of foundation and primer. It washes off, it is a product that you apply daily like blush, shadow and so on. Once you try it you will love it!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

poshabilities

(Draper, UT)

answer 3

I use it in place of primer, foundation and pore refiner. Its like 3 in 1. It is an everyday makeup. I use this, a little concealer and Im set. It is water resistant, but washes off easily at the end of the day with a cleanser. I love it.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

kristamarielund

(Naples, Fl)

answer 4

At the end of the night I use soap and the make up comes off so nice, no oily residue or feeling that the make up is still on. Any soap works.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

KrystleJ

(Glendale, AZ)

answer 5

It's a primer that you apply daily, washes off just like foundation.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

krittytina

(Madison, WI)

answer 6

I put the Skin Perfection Gel on my skin, as a layer under my foundation, in my daily make-up application. It is removed from my skin during the daily process of cleansing of my skin in my evening make-up removal ritual.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

mkaye

(San Francisco, California)

Question

Translucent Lightening Properties?

Can you use the translucent shade to lighten the tone of another foundation? If you mix it with a foundation that is too dark, will the foundation become a lighter shade? Thanks!

asked 3 years, 3 months ago

Zoie

(Santa Clara, CA)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

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answer 1

I do not think so, as this products has almost zero coverage.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

iristai

(Ann Arbor, MI)

answer 2

The translucent is clear, so probably not. Sorry.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

kristamarielund

(Naples, Fl)

answer 3

I mix the lighter shade of this product with a daker shade of this product and get perfect results

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

schneider

(Santa Monica)

answer 4

The product is gel based, and it pumps out as a liquid but quickly "solidifies", so I wouldn't recommend mixing it with anything else, or it will just end up clumping up. Maybe try to go to a local Sephora and test it out to see if it works, though...

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

mrm10012

(NYC)

answer 5

You can try and mix them; I would try it with a highlighter with some shimmer; you know the shimmer abosorbs and reflects light so it will also make your skin look younger and radiant, beware those with oily skin, pick oil free products and take t easy with the shimmer, you don´t want to look shiny all over.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

jessica76

(miami, fl)

answer 6

I haven't tried that, especially in combination with a liquid foundation but I don't see why not. Definitely worth a try....

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

travellady

(Fort Lauderdale FL)

Question

What shade should someone who is REALLY fair use? The clear? Thanks!

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

greeneyes9

(Texas)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

I would suggest the shade that is just ABOVE clear. It's very light, and the gel itself is nearly translucent anyway. I'm very pale but tend to get golden tan whenever I'm able, and I always use the same color (Radiant, I think). It won't make you look orange or anything to use a little bit of color, and I doubt that the clear will actually provide the benefits that you might be seeking ...

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

pinchofgrace

(Carlsbad, CA)

answer 2

I would go tinted, even if the lightest one. It goes on pretty translucent. I use radient, which is far darker than my skin, and it just adds a little healthy glow.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

clearskinobsesse

(Portland, OR)

answer 3

I am fair to medium, and used Radiant, and honestly, it may as well have been clear - it offered next to no coverage that I could see.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

aries45

(Long Island, NY)

answer 4

I'm very fair and I use Luminous

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

thesuess

answer 5

I like wearing it alone since I have combination skin, for dry skin it might work better over moistuizer.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

jessica76

(miami, fl)

answer 6

Why not use the lightest one and then add some loose powder on top (for ex: mineral veil - colorless from bare escentuals) or maybe use some highligher on strategic spots

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

jessica76

(miami, fl)

Question

eye gel

I love using Perfekt skin protector (Radiant). What color under eye gel should I use.

asked 2 years, 11 months ago

jenlev

(middletown, ny)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

i used radiant, too...i couldn't find an eye gel to match me well and they were too goopy and translucent for my needs.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

felinescience

answer 2

I'm a make-up artist so hopefully I can help you with this! I don't own this product but I have tried a sample of it. I am also Radiance and I used Refreshed under eye gel and it blended perfectly.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

taran03

(Somerdale, NJ)

answer 3

I use that color to I bought the bright because I am little fairer under my eyes, now my mom bought the refreshed because she is a little tanner than me.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

KrystleJ

(Glendale, AZ)

answer 4

I *swear* by Perfekt's eye gel - it really is perfect! If you wear "Radiant" in the skin perfection gel, I would tentatively go for Bright (if you're on the fairer side) or Refreshed (if you're light/medium). Before you buy, though, I would recommend going to a Sephora store if you can and having an associate try it on you. I'm very fair, and I use Bright, which is perfect. The shades are pretty forgiving (there are only three with pigment), so either one should be fine.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

katie1724

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 5

I have two that I like and both are by Benefit:

1. Bo~ing in Medium - goes on pretty smooth, not too thick
2. Erase Paste - thick, maximum coverage... covers like no other... use sparingly

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

jjharres

(Saint Louis, MO)

answer 6

Next time you guy a product, ask for the Perfekt sample you think would work. The free samples are great ways to pick colors.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Shootingfish

(Atlanta, GA)

Question

can you use any color for any skin tone?

asked 2 years, 11 months ago

snookeee

(mount carmel pa)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

Almost, I'd stick somewhere near to your own skin tone, but it doesn't need to match

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

thesuess

answer 2

The darker colors can be blended into lighter skin. The product blends really well, but I'm not sure it could match all colors.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

elegia

(Portland)

answer 3

I have very light skin...I purchased the radiant so it would give me a little color under my makeup....the color goes on really sheer, so I think yes, you could use any color.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

aliceadams

(Clermont, Florida)

answer 4

It seems as though the color disappears once you put it on, but I would still try to match the color to my skin as close as possible. If you don't know what color to purchase, they also have a clear gel that works the same when I tested it.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

naomistwin

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 5

I would use the color that best matches your skin tone (Radiant is safe for most light to medium skin tones. Rich for medium to olive). It is very sheer so it really just evens out the skin tone and makes your skin look better. You can easily get away with using a shade or two darker since it is so sheer and you'll look like you came back from a vacation, not a fake bake oven.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

idesign

(Chicago, IL)

answer 6

My teenage daughter is more fair than I and she has luminous and I purchased radiant for more of a beige tone. So, no, all colors are not for all people. The translucent prob would be okay for all tones.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

minniejack

(Wheeling, WV)

Question

oily skin

I have oily skin, wud this be a good product for me?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

tmart3381

(au train, mi)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

Yes! I have VERY oily skin and would always have to blot with paper and powder every hour it seemed. Now, I wash my face, apply the gel, add my base which is Dermablend (also an awesome product) with a little powder and go.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

jkm1779

(Island Lake, Il)

answer 2

No it would not, I have oily skin too and it made it worse!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

MariasMama

(Albuquerque, NM)

answer 3

Yes, it helps to reduce oil on my face.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

Syra40

(Sarasota FL)

answer 4

I have oily acne prone skin and I don't think it would be the best...id go with Dermalogica, SKII, or iS Clinical...or Bliss or Murad even

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

SarahKPrincess

answer 5

I too have very oily skin, and this product works very well for me. The good news for us oily ladies, little goes a long way.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

capb

(San Jose, CA)

answer 6

it goes on and is not oily on my fingers nor on my skin, so i'm thinking, it won't feel oily/look oily on your skin,
i'm likely older than you but i'm pretty sure this product would not be a problem with your skin. i would go in, no make-up, into the store, ask for a tester sample, finish your mall trip and see how you think it looks/feels.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

petty1

(FORT LAUDERDALE)

Question

To the Sephora Glamor Beauties: I read in Cosmo that this product can be used to fill in tiny acne scars... Is this true?

Hello Sephora beauties! I have a couple of tiny acne scars on the side of my cheek from a couple of pimples I had in high school. I have been meaning to ask my derm about what I can use but for some reason I haven't. In the meantime, I have a date with an old friend who I've always liked and I want to look flawless... (My next derm appt. is 3 months out!) Will this product fill in the small tears in my skin?

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

SeduireBliss

(All my exes live in Texas...)

on Skin Perfection Gel

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

No. it will make your skin worse.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

empresskt

(austin texas)

answer 2

It won't fill in the marks in your skin but it's a really amazing camouflage. It goes on with a very light texture and improves skin appearance. If your scars are light, you could probably use this (as well as anything) to cover trouble spots. What makes it different than other foundations (powders, mineral, liquid, etc.) is that it goes on in an invisible way. When you have it on, you cannot tell where it's at--it blends that well. It doesn't seep into lines or marks on your face, so it should work well on blemish areas you want to airbrush.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

elegia

(Portland)

answer 3

i think it may work, i have medium skin with dark freckles from the sun. This def worked. you may want to use the under eyes product first on your blemishes then this product.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

sgambhir2000

(ny, ny)

answer 4

Fills in lines and seems to soften up the little tiny acne scars appearance. Its not a miracle but it really helps

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

Kalinka

(WPB Florida)

answer 5

it didnt cover up any of my old acne scars or anything for that matter. Save your money and get a different prodcut. This ones doesnt work and is overpriced.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

ilovemyyorkie

(New York, NY)

answer 6

I think so..... I have a small acne scar on my chin (like a tiny hole actually) and I just dab the gel into it & then smooth......it will stay all day too. If you have numerous pits all over your cheeks or face, you might want to smooth on a light amount first....wait a couple of minutes then apply again.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

aliceadams

(Clermont, Florida)

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