What it is:A user-friendly, six-piece ensemble for a flawless-looking face in a flash.What it does:Sephora Color Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light is a high-value, all-inclusive ticket to a smooth, customized finish for your face. This must-have ensemble delivers the makeup, tools, and how-to guide (with illustrated tips) that make getting gorgeous simple.Take a peek at the thee easy steps to perfection:- Step 1: Set the stage with the smoothing primer.- Step 2: Cover up with the buildable concealer.- Step 3: Create an even skintone with the mineral compact foundation.This set contains:- 0.27 oz Smoothing Primer- 0.05 oz Buildable Cover Concealer Light- Concealer Brush- 0.35 oz Mineral Compact Foundation R15- Powder Brush- Double-Sided SpongeWhat else you need to know:The buildable cover concealer provides a one-step finish no need to set with powder; it offers full coverage power that can even hide a tattoo! The mirror-equipped mineral compact foundation is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.

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Questions & Answers for SEPHORA COLLECTION Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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good for acne-prone oily skin?

I have oily combination skin and have a tendancy to break out on my nose, chin and forehead. would this kit give me good coverage?? any reccomendations?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

pinkglitterz

(NY)

on Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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answer 1

No! Well, at least the concealer isn't. Not only is it not oil-free, it's not even non-comedogenic (meaning it contains oils that have a high probability of clogging your pores). Specifically, the concealer in this kit contains hydogenated coconut oil, which can and will clog your pores right up and make your acne worse. I have acne prone skin and I found that the coverage provided by this kit was pretty good, but it wasn't at all worth it considering the concealer just gave me more acne to cover up!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

misskatherinem

answer 2

This product takes several layers for the concealer to actually conceal; if you have a lot of imperfections you should still try this steal of a deal, but you will need another concealer!

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

paleface123

(North Vancouver, BC)

answer 3

I would suggest this kit would work fairly well, though the concealer is pretty translucent and would probably take some layering to really hide a red spot. The 'primer' seemed to irritate my pores, I believe it clogged a bit for me. I too have oily, acne-prone skin. Experienced a bit of a breakout the day after usage on my nose, I believe from the primer.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

onesweetworld16

(Lawrenceville, NJ)

answer 4

yes, it is perfect for that. i have the same problem at its perfect!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

jojo123456

answer 5

I'd say its good for oily skin. Very matte finish for the powder.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

saranoelle

(Hanover PA)

answer 6

I have the same sort of skin. It doesn't offer a maximum coverage like other concealers. It is more of a light finish, but I have found that since switching from my heavier Mac products that my breakouts are minimal. It is really light on your skin and keeps a fresh look.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

mina1015

answer 7

The idea is buildable cover--for oily skin (which I have) I skip the primer, and then just repeat the process (concealer, dust of mineral foundation) where I have something I'd like to hide. But get something to dab away oil, even cheap toilet paper in a pinch, instead of re-applying all day. I think this could work for you!

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

mhsdynamic

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I have bad zits...does this have GREAT coverage?

I want something that will have great coverage to cover up my zits but not look sooo cakey. Is this the product to buy? and if not, what should I buy?

asked 3 years, 9 months ago

bandchick92

(watkinsville Ga)

on Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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answer 1

The concealer is very good. I use my fingers, not the brush though or it does look streaky. The powder is also good but be sure to blend it also or it looks cakey.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

mslolabear

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 2

This doesn't look cakey at all and I use it to cover blemishes, scars, and dark circles under the eyes... Cover all of your blemishes lightly first, wait a minute, then go back over them again as many times as you need to waiting a minute in between applications... Hence the "buildable" part... you really just have to wait a few in between layers to get the best coverage. The Boing Industrial Strength concealer is the same type of product and also awesome and comparable in price just for options sake.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

redheadedcutie

(Detroit, MI)

answer 3

The primer is amazing and yes, it will help your foundation or concealer cover your breakouts. However, if your pimples are large, I would recomend this: Use the Sephora primer, it's amazing. Then use the concealer that comes in this kit to cover large pimples or enlarged pores. (I have both). Then I use the Clinique Acne Solutions foundation over the primer and concealer. This foundation has been a miracle worker for my face. I keep the mineral powder for a light setting powder or touch ups. I was shocked at how quickly my skin began clearing after doing this.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ambercharee

(Kansas City, MO)

answer 4

There is no miracle product but I have to say this does a good job at covering up my red spots and pimples when I get them and does not irritated them further

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

VonnyA

(Tulsa OK)

answer 5

I use this over my huge zits all the time! I'll warn you, it CAN build up around a zit if you have flaky dry skin around it, but if you dab some moisturizer on it, you should be just fine. The concealer works GREAT in conjunction with the foundation!

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

caitlincrazy

(Mouthcard, KY)

answer 6

I have bad red marks on my skin from old acne and I cake the makeup on it certain areas and it still looks really natural.. just give it a few min between coats of concealer and powder

answered 3 years, 8 months ago

juicyprincess

(Menifee,Ca)

Question

Skin color

I am asian with light skin. Should I buy the light or medium? I am using medium beige for Bare mineral now. Thanks.

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

hunnymei

on Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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answer 1

I'm very fair and got the light. With Bare Minerals, I used light also. I would definitely suggest the medium for you in the Sephora kit.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

mslolabear

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 2

I have a lot of Asian friends who are very happy with the medium color. It has the warmth you need for your beautiful golden yellow under tones. The light is too ghosty white.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ambercharee

(Kansas City, MO)

answer 3

You should go with medium because I think the light would be to fair for your skin type(:

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

samgee

(San Diego, CA)

answer 4

I am Japanese/Irish. I have light/yellow skin. I went in store and found this kit matched perfectly. I just had to add a little bronzer for a nice summer glow. I would recommend this kit; the other two kits are really dark and you can always add some color if this one it a bit light.

answered 3 years ago

obsceneasian

(Manteca, CA)

answer 5

light . I have light olive skin and used the light one. I have a hard time finding the right shade, but I would try the light, the medium would be too dark for you.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

eplace03

(Inland Empire, CA)

answer 6

If you like the results with the beige keep using it. If not get the light and compare. You might have to blend them both. I am a light Italian but have an olive undertone. Some lights are too pinky and some beige's are too yellow. So I combine colors to get a better match. It isn't easy, but it works for me. Hope this helps you-Good Luck

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

5ofsix

(South Florida)

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How long does it take to apply?

like, I take such a long time applying my traditional liquid foundation, and i really want a fast solution, and this product seems pretty good. How long does it take you to apply on your face from start to finish?? (And please, i really need an answer from someone who DOESN"T already have nearly perect skin...plese, someone who has redness/blemishes and dark undereye cirlces give me an answer??) :)
thanks!!

asked 3 years, 6 months ago

ana483

on Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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answer 1

This product is much quicker than original liquid foundation. This product takes me about 2-3 minutes tops to completely finish this makeup. I put the smoothing primer on my t-zone and then the concealer, pretty heavy, and then put on the foundation using the white sponge(which is medium coverage. Then if you put eyeshadow and liner, mascara, that takes me 2 minutes more.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 2

I have far from perfect skin. It takes me less than 5 minutes to apply! Super easy and quick to apply with great results!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

karrieb

(Edmonton, AB Canada)

answer 3

this always takes me under 5 minutes to do. I have some skin issues and get red spots on my face. I use the concieler in the kit to cover them then just brush the powder over and you can not tell it is not all over my face. I really like this product

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

VonnyA

(Tulsa OK)

answer 4

I have dark circles under my eyes, redness around my nose and freckles galore. It takes me a little more than 5 minutes I'd say. It has great coverage so it doesn't take long. The buildable cover works wonders for dark circles and redness and most of my freckles disappear before my eyes.

answered 3 years ago

obsceneasian

(Manteca, CA)

answer 5

This honestly takes me less than 5 minutes to use including primer, concealer, foundation, then eyeshadow and mascara. However, I have pretty dark undereye circles too, and think that the concealer does not cover as well as I would like.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

mamakay

(indiana)

answer 6

Beleive me, I have far from perfect skin. Including my eyeliner and mascara, it takes me about 10 minutes total to do my makeup. To apply the primer, concealer and power literally takes only a few minutes. I use a bit of bronzer on top of everything.

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

krissrz

Question

Bare Escentuals vs Sephora Brand

I have olive toned skin and use the Light Shade of Bare Escentuals. What tone would be comparable in the Sephora Buildable Cover Complexion Kit?

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

heymoon

(TX)

on Buildable Cover Complexion Kit - Light

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answer 1

I was also using Bare Minerals and have more of an olive skin tone. I don't think it's as nice as BM, but it is very acceptable. Also, the R-15 worked great, and it really helps that you can control the level of coverage.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

sephoraloren

(Dallas, TX)

answer 2

I have a yellowish skintone and the medium works great for me. The light seems to be too ghosty and the tan was too orange. With olive undertones, I would use the medium This make us almost adjusts to your natural under tones. I couldn't find medium online, but I found it at the Sephora store.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

ambercharee

(Kansas City, MO)

answer 3

I think you shoud use the medium.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

k00laid

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 4

I enjoy Sephora brand complexion kit!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

rosies25

(Valencia, CA)

answer 5

If you like the coverage of BE, just not the price, then you will be disappointed with the Sephora brand. Just not the same sheerness and coverage. Looks very powdery. If you do make the switch, go for the medium.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

epbabe

(Denver, CO)

answer 6

I have light skin, ivory undetones, and I'm very pink. This worked well to cover my pink tones and it blends perfectly with my ivory tones as well. It might be better for you to try the medium or darker complexion kit.

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

hcahill6084

(New York, New York)

Question

How well does this cover tattoos?

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

maimai718

(calgary ab)

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answer 1

I think you would have to use a lot of the concealer to cover a tattoo. You would be better off buying theatrical quality tattoo concealer.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

jpushor

(New York, NY)

answer 2

with many layers it gets the tattoo covered enough but i would still use a tattoo cover first like the one by Kat Von D also sold in Sephora Stores.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

katandeloy

(Omaha, NE)

answer 3

I tried to cover a small piece of my husband's arm tattoo with this and it lightly covered it, but not enough to where you wouldn't notice it's still there.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

socialitebaby

(New Mexico)

answer 4

I have a birthmark and red spots on my face and it didn't cover either - I am not sure it would cover a tattoo. Sorry

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

kir427

(Atlanta, Ga)

answer 5

With the concealer it will, but the coverages wears off pretty easy if it can rub against clothes

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

1toinfinity

(Seattle, Wa)

answer 6

Did not cover at all!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

saranoelle

(Hanover PA)

Question

Is this sold in stores?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

beautyxbrittany

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answer 1

Yes! It is sold in stores, that is where I bought it!

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

deemarcon

(Grimsby, ON)

answer 2

yes

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

katandeloy

(Omaha, NE)

answer 3

Yes, I purchased mine at our local Sephora store

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

audgem

(Raleigh, NC)

answer 4

I purchased my kit at Sephora store at Eastview Mall in Victor, NY

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

hblask

(Farmington, NY)

answer 5

Yes, but in Canada it costs 26$ in store

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

paleface123

(North Vancouver, BC)

answer 6

I bought this on-line.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

lizzy1983

(philadelphia, pa)

Question

Where is the mirror on the compact foundation? It states it is "mirror-equipped".

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

wendyc74

(Hagerstown, Md)

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answer 1

Mine did not come with a mirror, either. I just noticed that it does say mirror-equipped. I do love this set, but a mirror would have been helpful!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

trulyrara

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 2

I could not find the mirror on mine, I think it must be a miss type.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

jpushor

(New York, NY)

answer 3

My kit did not come with a mirror equipped compact either. I don't think it's something you can expect in this kit, contrary to the description.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

nomoremac

answer 4

If there is a mirror I fear they have hidden it too well as I have not found it.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

aurialee

(Columbus, OH)

answer 5

There is no mirror. The lids are clear, as shown in the picture.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

columbusmom3203

(Columbus, OH)

answer 6

The mirror is in the bottom. When you open the see-thru lid of the compact, the hard cake foundation pan is on hinges. You flip it up and the foam sponge and mirror are on the bottom, under the foundation pan.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

audgem

(Raleigh, NC)

Question

Are the products in this kit sample sized?

This kit sounds almost too good to be true for the price. I can see that most of the brushes aren't full size, but what about the other products? Are they the actual full size or smaller?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

juliebug9698

(Laguna Hills, CA)

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answer 1

The mineral compact is full size and the sponge is large too! those two products are worth the price right there!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

blondeem

(Manchester, MD)

answer 2

Hi!
Only the primer is sample sized, but a little drop goes a long way. I am so impressed with this kit. The compact and the concealer are full sized and so are the brushes. The mirror is underneath the make up-it opens up underneath. I would pay full price for any of these products.
I really liked the color as I am very fair with very dark hair. Sometimes the lightest colors of makeup make me look ghostly, but this was a perfect match! I hope that this is helpful!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

playswithmakeup

(Ardsley, NY)

answer 3

The powder and concealer are full-sized. Plus they seem to really last.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

msaaron

(Greenville, NC)

answer 4

The sizes are good for the money, the undereye concealer takes so little it lasts a long time, the powder compact appears to be full size, it also comes with a travel sized primer and the brushes work great, they are just the right size

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

angieintacoma

(Tacoma, Washington)

answer 5

The only thing that is more travel size is the powder brush. Everything else is full size.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

aurialee

(Columbus, OH)

answer 6

The primer seems to be sample size, but the rest of the kit is full sized.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

semonk

Question

What kind of finish does this leave on your face? Like a fresh glow or like BE Matte or BE regularly powdery texture?

Hello Ladies.

Tell me, please, what kind of finish does this leave on your face? Like a fresh natural glow or a powderly texture like BE Matte or regular BE? I have used BE for a few years and am beginning to see it really settle in to my pores and fine lines, quite unbecomingly so I must add, even with a moisturizer and primer or two (or three - LOL).

I am looking to go back to a "fresher-looking" face and wonder if this will provide it for me? I am almost 39 years old, have fair skin, normal to a little dry, some freckles and cheek redness, and of course the dreaded dark circles under my eyes. Sounds pretty, huh? :)

Anyway, hm hm, will the Buildable Cover Complexion Kit work for me without looking overly made up and still give me a fresh-looking face or is your opinion that it would be too cakey?

I need your expert help because I live 300 miles from the nearest Sephora and have to do it all online! I LOVE getting those boxes in the mail, though! I would love to hear from lots of different outlooks on this.

Thanks Gals! ~ Maggie

asked 3 years, 5 months ago

maggielo

(The Redwood Empire, Humboldt County, California)

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answer 1

Hi Maggie! I would definitely order this product. It is not cakey at all. I always use the concealer and usually the white part of the sponge versus the dark side or the brush.The white is the medium coverage, the dark is the heavy and the brush is the lightest. That covers the best and it sets like powder and then it does soak into my skin a little but never looks bad at all.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 2

it sounds like we have the same skin tone and in the same age group =) It gives a matte finish that also looks somewhat fresh. Since I have started using it I have had many compliments on how great my skin looks.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

karrieb

(Edmonton, AB Canada)

answer 3

this gives me a matte finish. It does not get shiny and is deff not to heavy on my skin. I love it

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

VonnyA

(Tulsa OK)

answer 4

I have been using Bare Minerals for years and no one could tell I was wearing makeup (in a good way =]). When I switched to this kit I loved the coverage however it does seem a tad cakey. It's matte and I'm not quite used to it. If it's natural you're going for, Bare Minerals is the way to go. They have great value kits.

answered 3 years ago

obsceneasian

(Manteca, CA)

answer 5

I have dry skin and it looks powdery on me, honestly. if i don't moisturize enough, you can really see my dry skin. otherwise, it looks nice.

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

mamakay

(indiana)

answer 6

Hi Maggie,
I also use bare essentials. I find that it is closer to the regular BE. I was not a fan of the matte BE and returned it. I find that this does last longer than BE. The concealer works great and the powder is quite light and natural looking. I have been applying BE mineral veil on top just because I love the look of it. I did not find that it set into lines and it did provide a nice natural finish with good coverage. Try it!

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

SoniaP

(Toronto)

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