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Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
What it is:An oil-free, weightless, liquid foundation packed with antiaging, revitalizing, and firming ingredients.What it is formulated to do:Creates flawless skin from within now you can have flawless skin from the inside out. Smashbox introduces its revolutionary formula packed with ingredients that work overtime to provide cellular nutrition for the skin. UVA/UVB SPF 15 offers sun protection, vitamin C to fight free radicals, and new cell-energizing Ribose renews the appearance of skin. A unique, patented bio-delivery system gives you time-release moisture and firming benefits that last all day. Skin is refreshed and revitalized for a flawless future.What else you need to know:Provides the perfect finish for use with high definition film, so you look great on film or television and in your photos!
Questions & Answers for Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
Question
would this be a good foundation for combination-oily skin?
asked 4 years, 6 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
M1ssB
9 answers
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answer 1
No, this is NOT for you. It will end up a hot mess on your skin. It is for dry, rather clear skin. Sheer to light and moisturizing.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
dlgdcpa
(Lodi CA)
answer 2
I have combination too, and it works great... I bought the trial pack with the powder and don't even need to use the powder. my skin has not been oily since I used this... but I use dermalogica toner, and then jan marini sunscreen before instead of moisturizer.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
Anonymous
(portlandia,or)
answer 3
Probably not, I personally have dry sensitive skin and it does wonders, but if you have oily skin, I think the only way it would work is if you got the loose powder to go along with it. (:
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
sandraxcake
(Portland, Oregon)
answer 4
Probably not. I have combination-oily skin and this looked greasy, even after freshly washing my face.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
auburnandivory
(West Covina, CA)
answer 5
I have oily skin and this does nothing to combat the shine. It is very moisturizing and creates a natural canvas.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
erica326
(Phoenix, AZ)
answer 6
Its extremely light weight. But I would go to a store and have a cosmo girl put it on and see how you feel through the day. It makes for a great tinted moiturizer but theres more coverage. If that helps.
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
cocacolagal
(Canada, B.C.)
answer 7
I have combination skin and I love this foundation
answered 4 years, 5 months ago
mel40
answer 8
I think so. In the florida heat it manages to hold up without getting too runny or shiny.
answered 4 years, 5 months ago
2manyshoes
(Orlando, FL)
answer 9
I have combination skin and would highly recommend this to anyone. It goes on smooth and I have not had any breakouts since I started using it. It moisturizes where you need it but never feels greasy. I do recommend setting it with powder so you can optimize the wear time.
answered 4 years, 5 months ago
sephorajunkie11
(KY)
Question
Any suggestions for a face powder to compliment the foundation?
asked 4 years, 7 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
soniv
(Stockton, CA)
8 answers
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answer 1
Use the Smashbox SPF15 loose translucent powder and with the foundation and a primer underneath your skin will feel like silk. AND you won't be adding an extra color to your skin because the powder is colorless.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
dlgdcpa
(Lodi CA)
answer 2
I'd skip the power and go with a foundation primer. With a good primer, this foundation lasts all day. No need to add another product.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
DSchad2001
(Syracuse, NY)
answer 3
I have combination/oily skin and I HATE using powder because it cakes on my face and clogs my pores. For my wedding, I wanted to look flawless in film. Cargo's Blu Ray pressed powder was recommended to me. It is one of the finest powders. The way I used it was with a brush, it will work like a loose powder even though it is pressed. It went on beautifully on my face and it did not look caked on.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
anaggs
(Miami, FL)
answer 4
Definitely for a flawless luminous, natural finish I recommend Halo powder...or MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural ")
answered 3 years, 6 months ago
pagex6
(Somewhere, AZ)
answer 5
MUFE's HD powder/ MUFE's super matte powder
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
makeupjunkie127
(AZ)
answer 6
Smashbox HALO powder
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
brownisblue
(Seattle, WA)
answer 7
I like the Bare Esscentuals Mineral Veil as a finishing powder. It adds a light touch of luminosity to my skin, but isn't so sparkly to make it look like I am trying to play makeup
answered 4 years, 7 months ago
nancy221
(New Jersey)
answer 8
Fresh face powder
answered 4 years, 7 months ago
klashton
(Toronto, Ontario)
Question
Is it more of a mattifying or luminous foundation?
asked 4 years, 7 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
MidnightCowgirl
(Sacramento, CA)
7 answers
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answer 1
I have combination skin, and on my face it isn't really mattifying; it's more of a healthy or dewy glow (but with no iridescence of course)
answered 3 years, 2 months ago
jollymodern
(Charleston, IL)
answer 2
Neither. It's more dewy and clean looking.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
anaggs
(Miami, FL)
answer 3
This foundation is more on the "dewy" side. That is one of the reasons I love it. It isn't matte & it isn't "greasy" looking, but gives a subtle glow; like healthy skin should look like.
answered 3 years, 6 months ago
pagex6
(Somewhere, AZ)
answer 4
it is mattifying, nothing luminous about it at all.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
stealmysunshine
(My heart is in CA)
answer 5
I have normal skin, and it seems to look closer to matte on my skin. If I apply a finishing powder over it, my skin definitely looks matte.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
beautyjunkie1
(Oklahoma)
answer 6
I'd say "dewy" before mattifying or luminous - there isn't micro-glitter, a pearl finish, or anything else that would constitute luminosity, but it's definitely not a flat-faced matte, either!
The finish is more of a slightly-damp natural, if that makes sense.
The finish is more of a slightly-damp natural, if that makes sense.
answered 4 years ago
thenotice
answer 7
Closer to mattifying simply because you do no become oily or shiny and there is no shimmer in it. It does not give that flat one-dimensional look that I normally associate with mattifying.
answered 4 years, 7 months ago
lucy0814
Question
Color of under tones
I am not near a Sephora store and I want to know which colors are the beige shade. I cannot wear a beige shade and I think I need a color with a yellow undertone. I have light/med skin color. Any suggestions? I also can't tell what the difference is between F0, F1 or F2 and I don't want to have to mix colors.
asked 3 years, 11 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
jules1717
(St. George, UT)
5 answers
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answer 1
I have L2 because I have neutral tones, but my understanding from customer service is the L1 is the yellow tones light shade. Be sure to shake this, don't pay attention to the color in the bottle until you have mixed it up.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
dlgdcpa
(Lodi CA)
answer 2
I'm not sure about the light shades but I know M1 is Golden Medium and M2 is Warm Medium that appears lighter on my skin than M1 Does.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
mysucre
(Little Rock AR)
answer 3
I would go to the Smashbox web site - they have a color match questionaire. Not sure if it's an exact match, but it's better than "flying blind" if you can't get to a store.
answered 3 years, 6 months ago
krosey
answer 4
Also, if anyone is having a difficult time choosing a color and can't make it to a Sephora store to match in person, there's a better description of each shade at the smashbox website and bigger swatches, too.
answered 3 years, 10 months ago
misstippy
(chapel hill, nc)
answer 5
Light2 is more yellow than the others
answered 3 years, 11 months ago
dgrr
(Southlake, Texas)
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When wearing, how long does it last?
I am looking for a foundation that will last a really long time, I have my wedding coming up and I plan on doing my make up myself, but I need something that will really hold and get me through the long day.
asked 3 years, 9 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
Anonymous
(West Milford, NJ)
4 answers
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answer 1
idk about this particular foundation, but the smashbox studio skin foundation is very long lasting
answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago
spaceykacey
(Flower Mound, Texas)
answer 2
add the smashbox primer before and it will look fresh all day!
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
cynda
(rancho santa margarita,ca)
answer 3
I would say that this foundation lasts along as other typical longlasting foundations. I used it while I was traveling in the Bahamas during August (hot and humid) and still felt confident at the end of a busy day of sight seeing.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
mysassypants
(Olympia, WA)
answer 4
smashbox probably wouldnt be the best choice for you if your looking for a long wear. sadly.. its the exact opposite. my biggest complaint with this product is that it has a slightly greasy feel, and seems to slip right of your face in only a couple hours. maybe try bareminerals??
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
mellanie
(jacksonville, fl)
Question
best brush to apply this with?
I got this since the camera ready shades didn't make my skin tone. The girl who matched me put this on with a kabuki brush, which seemed strange for a liquid foundation. She swore a normal foundation brush makes smashbox foundation look weird. Kabuki brushes make my skin itchy and red, for example the BE brushes. what do you use for the best looking application?
asked 4 years, 4 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
cjlovesephora
(west des moines, iowa)
3 answers
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answer 1
It isn't cheap or easy to get, you have to go to the Shu Umera website, but the best foundation brush is the goat hair Shu. MUch like it is the Cover FX cream foundation brush, even though this is not a cream. The flat foundation brushes are just a waste, they end up streaking. You will get more coverage with either of these two and this is a sheer foundation so to get light to med coverage and a perfect finish try one of the goat hair not flat brushes. Not synthetic, either.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
dlgdcpa
(Lodi CA)
answer 2
I use MAC's #180 brush. It has white hairs and works really well. You get the coverage desired as well as an extremely soft, easy to clean brush. Try it out! It's the best brush i've ever used, and it work with any foundation. Hope this helped :)
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
makeupjunkie127
(AZ)
answer 3
A sponge is better IMHO
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
dkline
(San Diego)
Question
I have super oily skin and have to constantly use blotting cloths or powder. Can you suggest something to help?
asked 4 years, 1 month ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
ShinyGirl
(Forth Worth, TX)
3 answers
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answer 1
Murad's oil-control mattifier makes a great primer for combiniation/oily skin. It's also a god idea to put a light powder on top of liquid foundation.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
tigrrlilli
(Tampa, FL)
answer 2
I have combination oily/skin. When I wear foundation (this exact one), I skip the moisturizer (except on the eye area), I wear either the Smashbox light primer or the Lancome primer. I do use blotting sheets on my T-zone and I tend to need to blot less when I do it as I mentioned above. Also, when you blot, you do exactly that, blot, pressing the sheet to your face and letting it absorb the oil without wiping or moving it around that area. Just touch it to your face.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
anaggs
(Miami, FL)
answer 3
Even though it says oil free, this make up is not good for oily skin. Plus if you use the oil blotting sheets, you are just going to end up wiping off your foundation.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
d1netta
(Alexandria, VA)
Question
concerning product
Greetings,
After reading the ingredients of this product I am concerned. I am 23 and use it but wonder if this product is used more for older women and wrinkle-fighting. Is it safe for me?
After reading the ingredients of this product I am concerned. I am 23 and use it but wonder if this product is used more for older women and wrinkle-fighting. Is it safe for me?
asked 4 years, 1 month ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
Anonymous
(denver, co)
3 answers
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answer 1
It helps to start using antiaging makeup and products before you actually "need" them. However, regarding the comment about the FDA, the FDA does NOT regulate cosmetics, skin care, or even vitamins.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
makeupjunkieny
(NY, NY)
answer 2
Of course it's fine! Products for ageing skin etc aren't bad for your skin - they're pretty much simply marketed differently, most of the time. Don't worry, if it could hurt your skin, the FDA wouldn't let them sell it :P
answered 4 years ago
thenotice
answer 3
I am only 32, and fortunately have no signs of fine lines (yet). However, I don't think that this product would have any negative effects on young skin. I love this product. It is very lightweight and does not clog my pores. My skin has actually cleared up since i started using it.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
Anonymous
(Augusta)
Question
Which is the lightest shade? It is hard to tell on the screen whether it is the first one Fair 0 or Fair 2
asked 3 years, 8 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
whitebasia
3 answers
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answer 1
the lightest shade is fair 0.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
stealmysunshine
(My heart is in CA)
answer 2
fair 0 is the lightest.......VERY light
answered 3 years, 8 months ago
skintech
(Ridgeland MS)
answer 3
The lightest shade is F0 which is what I am!
answered 3 years, 8 months ago
Cheynicole
(Phoenix, Arizona)
Question
I have acne prone skin, will this product be good for me?
asked 4 years, 8 months ago on High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15
Anonymous
(Carmel, IN)
2 answers
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answer 1
I have sensitive skin & used mineral foundation for years. This is the FIRST liquid foundation which has not caused any break outs... for me, I noticed an improvement in my skin's condition.
answered 4 years, 6 months ago
Koko
(Wilmington, DE)
answer 2
Yes - it is good for oily skin or combination skin. It goes on very light but still gives good coverage.
answered 4 years, 7 months ago
klashton
(Toronto, Ontario)