What it is:A silky, lightweight, shine-reducing powder foundation.What it is formulated to do:Smooth and feather light, our pressed powder foundation glides over the skin and leaves your complexion looking like sheer perfection. This unique formulation includes Nylon 12, for excellent adherence and long wear. Plus it may be applied wet or dry, depending on the coverage you desire. Try applying over liquid foundation in place of powder for a poreless, porcelain finish.What else you need to know:The "R" and the "D" in the shade name reflects Sephora's French background. The "R" stands for Rosee (pink) and is for those with cool undertones. The "D" stands for Doree (gold) and is for those with warm or yellow undertones.

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not sure if warm or cool undertones

I have a very hard time getting the right shade of make-up. Everyone always gives me a shade too light.

asked 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Anonymous

(ashtabula, ohio)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

since they have so many different levels - colors -one is sure to match you. What I love is if I did pick the wrong shade - the will allow me to bring it back - no question. this is just awesome.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

1busymom

(flower mound, tx)

answer 2

i am light to medium. never really considered my self to have cool undertones, i took a chance & order the cool beige . it matches my skin tone perfectly. blends in like silky perfection, but definetly controls shine. i depended on the color match promise in case i had to return. luckily it was perfect.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

losmom

(union ms)

answer 3

I have one shade for winter, another for summer. If you're getting a shade too light, just take it back to the store and they will find the right one! Love this place.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

txredhead

(Austin, TX)

answer 4

Figuring out if you havve golden or reddish undertones is key. If you see more yellow in your skin, the you have golden undertones which require a Sephora shade with a D at the end, if you see more red in your skin, then get a foundation with an R at the end. If you have red undertones and you buy a foundation with Golden undertones, it's going to look lighter possibly ashy.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

brownsugar27

(Dallas, TX)

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Put over liquid even with oily skin

Would this prevent your skin from getting oily even after putting on a liquid foundation?

asked 7 months ago

Anonymous

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

I find any liquid foundation to make my face really oily by noon, even if I cover it with a powder which makes your face looked caked with makeup. Try a matifying lotion before you apply your makeup and see if a heavier type powder would achieve the coverage you're looking for.

answered 7 months ago

Changer

(Hilton Head, SC)

answer 2

I would think the liquid foundation would make you feel oily. This one does not. I put on a couple of coats until I get the coverage I want, and it never feels caked on, or clogs the pores. I just wear this alone. I love it.

answered 7 months ago

carsaleswoman

(Clearwater, Florida)

answer 3

For me it does. My skin feels great all day!!!

answered 7 months ago

amadden

(Augusta, Ga)

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What is the lightest shade?

I'd like to try this foundation, but I cant tell which shade is the lightest. I have really fair skin with a slight pink undertone. Wihch shade is right for me?

asked 1 year ago

rose

(FL)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

warm fair is the lightest shade and it works for me and I wear bare minerals in fair if that helps give you a reference.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

kota

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 2

I use this powder and have fair skin w/ a light pink-neutral undertone and I have the D05 color, it matches my fair skin perfectly! :)

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

tracygirl64

(Sacramento, CA)

answer 3

I checked with the beauty advisors b4 purchasing re. the comparable lightness of this shade vs. other shades and shades of other brands, this is the lightest pink-toned shade in this product line/category. This is the first time I've found a light shade in a pink undertone that did not cause application areas to be darker than my skin. I have mild rosacea and the buildable coverage evens this out without appearing "plastered over".

answered 1 year ago

luxuriouslady

(Los Angeles, CA)

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Does this compact come with a applicator

asked 1 year ago

Anonymous

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

Yes, it comes with a sponge, but I prefer to use a kabuki brush to apply it.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

kota

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 2

Comes with a nice round sponge, which does not crumble or fall apart. Does the job well.

answered 1 year ago

LashFan

(upstate NY)

answer 3

Yes it does. It's hard to see in the picture, but the applicator fits into a compartment underneath the foundation. There is also a mirror. The applicator is unlike your usual powder foundation applicators - it's black and has a very velvety touch. Also provides smooth coverage and can be used wet/dry without it turning weird and flaky.

answered 1 year ago

nkaujyi

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Shade help!

My skin is closest to MareMinerals medium tan. Any suggestions? Please help! I don't have a car to get the closest sephora store so I'm stuck.

asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago

qtprof

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

I wear medium tan in BE and I would say you should be a D34. Let me know if that worked!

answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

NYCGIRLSK

(New York,NY)

answer 2

I liked the "D" as a warm tan - you can go light in the application if the coverage seems to much.

answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

CreamyLips

(Laredo, TX)

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How long does the compact last... a month, 2 months? Is it worth the money in terms of amount offered?

asked 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Anonymous

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

i have had the product for one month and it isnt even half way gone

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

mary4393

(Indianapolis, IN)

answer 2

It is definatly worth the price. It normally lasts me about a month to 2 months depending on how often you use it and how hard you press the applicator on the product.

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Curlycues

(Coplay, PA)

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What would be the next step in shade from compact foundation D25?

asked 6 months ago

Anonymous

(Big Spring)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

D30

answered 6 months ago

ntavares

(Brockton)

answer 2

D30

answered 6 months ago

AFaycis

(Chula Vista, CA)

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What's the best way to apply this wet?

I've currently been applying this as powder, but would like to try it wet for a little more coverage. What's the best way to do that?

asked 8 months ago

cptoats

(Tallahassee, FL)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

2 answers

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answer 1

The best way to apply it wet is to grab the sponge included, wet it, then use it as you regularly would and repeat until you recieve the amount of coverage fit.

answered 7 months ago

Little2sweet

answer 2

the easiest way would be to get a large sponge soaked in water and just wipe that on your face. but whether that would work or not depends on the ingredients. Or you can scoop out a little, mash it into a loose mineral form, and add face moustureizer to that. You might want to ask a sephora beauty consultant first though.

answered 8 months ago

shopperdiva

(morgan hill, california)

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best for olive skin?

what color is best ofr olive skin?

asked 10 months ago

CLASETURISTA

(Suisuin city)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

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answer 1

For olive skin tone I suggest a D in the early 30's range. The best thing you can do though is to go ask to get color matched or check out the colors yourself. There are samples in the store with clean disposable applicatiors which means that you won't have to worry about thing like infection. Then you should apply colors around that range until you find a color that suits YOU. I know that if you are ordering online that this is not what you want to hear but just glancing at the colors is not going to help. By myself I would've picked the wrong color and be kicking myself for wasting my efforts on such a good product.

answered 7 months ago

Little2sweet

answer 2

The best tones for olive skin are the D#'s because of the color of the undertone a yellow or warm, so depending on your coloring fair to dark you should pick the colors that way. I wear D33 and I am a medium olive skin tone. Hope this helps. and p.s ....I'm a makeup artist

answered 10 months ago

Sephoraddic

(New yor, NY)

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I want a full coverage

I use D25 i have a co0mbination skin and i have a very uneven skintone so i want full coverage what is the best way to use the compact wet or dry? and how do you use it wet??

asked 1 year ago

envyzaragoza

(La Mirada CA)

on Matifying Compact Foundation

2 answers

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answer 1

If you want fuller coverage, use it wet [do this by dampening the applicator with a bit of water] and apply it but if you're using the "wet application" method, you don't need concealer unless your skin tone is really uneven. Use the dry method with a good concealer.

good luck!

answered 10 months ago

Mallaury

(Toronto, ON)

answer 2

I've only used it dry, and it covers well on my uneven-toned, sensitive, oily- combination skin.

answered 1 year ago

LashFan

(upstate NY)

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