What it is:A high-pigment foundation for full coverage with a long-lasting, beautiful finish. What it does:Kat created this foundation to provide exceptional coverage, without compromising a smooth, striking finish. Formulated with 21 percent pigment, this powerful formula was developed to match a broad range of skintones with bold coverage the proprietary pigments can even effectively cover tattoos. The combination of raw materials and the best siliconic elastomers and siliconic esters provide 24-hour wear with transfer resistance. Natural polymers absorb oil for a matte, soft finish and the added emollients provide a velvety texture for perfectly smooth, hydrated skin. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens - Synthetic Fragrances What else you need to know:This foundation has been formulated to work synergistically with Kat’s Rehab Priming Elixir, Tattoo Concealer, and Lock ‘N Load Setting Mist. Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.

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When will the Kat Von D Lock-It foundation be restocked?

All the Sephoras in my city have been out of this product for almost a month. I'm out of foundation and really don't want to waste my money buying another foundation while I wait. I was added to the call list at my local Sephoras and used the feature on the website so that I get an e-mail when the foundation is back in stock. But it's taking a terribly long time, so I was wondering when the product would be back in stock? Being out of foundation makes me very sad. ):

asked 3 months, 3 weeks ago

missnixx

(Edmonton, AB)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

9 answers

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answer 1

I'm a Sephora employee. They're having production issues, they can't make it fast enough to keep up with the demand. I don't think anyone knows 100% when this will be back in stock, but they are working on it. The best thing to do is to sign up to receive an email notice when it's back in stock, that's what our store is telling people to do, as we're no longer putting people down in the hold book for her products.

answered 3 weeks ago

Wishstarr

(Kitchener, ON)

answer 2

This is really frustrating. I have traveled 25 miles to places that claim to have it stock per their zipcode search, only to find it is not. I have seen stores have brand new testers that I wish I could buy instead. I have even gone to Sephora's out of state. Nope. I need a new shade due to summer and this is impossible. C'MON!

answered 3 weeks, 6 days ago

nociva

(Southern California)

answer 3

Its still not back in stock, any news?

answered 1 month, 1 week ago

beautybaby90

answer 4

A Sephora Rep informed me there should be a new stock of light shades arriving in April. Although, I'm not sure how true this is..

answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

NessaWise

answer 5

I wish someone would just give a definite, ACCURATE answer to this question.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

bambigirl71

(Terryville, CT)

answer 6

I was told it was going to be restocked until april because they are changing the packaging. (i asked a sephora associate and that was her answer)

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

sared212

(fort worth, TX)

answer 7

it is now march and I cant seem to find it online or in stores... is there any new update?

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamaau

(Nampa, Idaho)

answer 8

I spoke to a Rep a Sephora. They informed me that an ingredient that they use in this product is out of stock and they are having trouble getting their hands on it becuase this foundation became so popular! They advised me it should be retocked shortly!

answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago

ken1ee

(Thorold, On)

answer 9

The KVD Lock It Foundations will be fully restocked by the end of February.

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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How is it on Oily Skin?

I have very oily skin and I currently use a foundation that is for oily skin. My question is how is this product on oily skin? Does help it, make it worse, or no change?

asked 10 months ago

vampireladybug

(Panola, OK)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

8 answers

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answer 1

I have a super slick t-zone and this is the only foundation I have found so far that tames it. I use UD De-Slick gel or a spritz of the De-Slick spray, a primer, and then the foundation. I wait a bit before working on the face and then I blot with a tissue. Then I proceed with a matte setting powder (surprisingly, the cheap Rimmel one is great). I think this is the best I'm gonna get because I've tried it all.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

craftzombie

(Harker Heights, TX)

answer 2

doesnt work with my oily skin even with a matte base under it

answered 3 months ago

candacegrubbs

(tacoma wa)

answer 3

I have t-zone oily skin and it's great! I do use a primer before application but I've worn it without primer and it was fine. I have oily acne prone skin and this make-up doesn't aggravate that and covers up blemishes well.

answered 3 months ago

mozgrrl

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 4

I have SUPER oily skin and I use Peter Thomas Roth Clini Matte as a primer then this foundation. I have never used setting powder with this and it lasts about 12 hours on me.

answered 4 months ago

the702diva

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 5

I have combo/oily, acne-prone skin and this works excellent. The product says that it works on all skin types and it didn't make me oilier than usual. I would suggest using a primer and a finishing powder to absorb some of that excess oil throughout the day. Hope this helps! : )

answered 5 months, 4 weeks ago

wowitshsiao

(Lake Zurich, IL)

answer 6

Its awesome. I'm super oily and it holds up nicely, nothing will STOP the oil but this will make it look like a "glow", not a grease ball. Hope this helps

answered 9 months ago

bigspenda

(Miami, FL)

answer 7

My store just got this in and I bought it last night. I got a sample a week ago and used it every day for a week and I still have some left of the sample. I have oily, combo, acne prone sensitive skin. Thankfully I can handle silicone derivatives. I use a primer and a setting powder no matter what foundation I use. That being said, This lasted 12 hours (indoors) without blotting or re-powdering on my skin and I am oily. It didn't stay completely matte, it started to look Demi matte (between matte and semi matte) when the oils started to push through. I didn't blotting because it didn't change the staying power of the foundation, and it simply looked more natural that a flat matte. This lasted on my oily skin 12 hours with NO problems. I hope that helps.

answered 9 months ago

NiiKole

(Charlotte, NC)

answer 8

Well in the description it says that "Natural polymers absorb oil for a matte, soft finish" so it sounds like it would work for oily skin. I guess we won't know for sure till we get to try it when it finally hits stores!

answered 10 months ago

MeliRenee

(Los Angeles, CA)

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How light/dark is light 44?

I don't have a Sephora anywhere near me to go to a store in check. I received the sample light 48 and it was extremely to dark for me. I'm fair skinned but my undertones are beige/yellow undertones definitely not pink. Will 44 be to dark? It looks pretty dark in the picture.

asked 9 months ago

dafauk

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

4 answers

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answer 1

Hi,! I purchased this in #46 because I do have pink under tones. 44 would probably be best for you it it pretty light with beige/yellow undertones. It's worth a try. I have tried it all and this foundation is awsome, good luck.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

jewels3

(westallis,WI.)

answer 2

I got samples of 42 and 44. On me 44 was a tiny bit too dark, and its very yellow. Unfortunately 42 was too light for me; it has practically no color to it and made me look pasty so this is good if you have porcelain skin. There's a pretty big difference between the 2 colors, which sucks because my perfect match would be right in the middle of these.

answered 6 months ago

spaceykacey

(Flower Mound, Texas)

answer 3

If you have beige or yellow undertones, Light 44 would be perfect for your skin. I have used both Light 42 and light 44, but I have pink undertones and the 44 just looked a bit too yellow on my face. Go with the 44. :) hope this helps!

answered 8 months ago

LadyErin

(Cincinnati, Ohio)

answer 4

This is my skin color, in the picture (without the foundation). I purchased the Light 42, and it looked perfect on my skin. If your skin is around this color (since I didn't think mine had pink undertones either), the Light 42 is what you want to use. The 44 is slightly darker, but it's not nearly as dark as it looks in the picture.

answered 9 months ago

UnnyxGrell

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Do I need to use a setting powder?

I have super oily skin and have to always use a powder, do i need one with this and if so, what brand?

asked 9 months ago

the702diva

(Honolulu, HI)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

4 answers

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answer 1

I do, just on my super oily t-zone. And the other reviewers recommendation on the Rimmel Stay Matte was spot on. I just tried it for the first time because my drugstore had Rimmel for half off. I picked it up for less than three dollars and it is amazing. It performs better than the plethora of high end "oil control" (yeah right) powders I own. It is a super fine powder and you only need a very small amount. It doesn't cake up and goes wonderfully with this foundation. I just went back to get another powder before their sale ended, but either way, it's still only around six dollars. Can't beat that! The packaging sucks though.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

craftzombie

(Harker Heights, TX)

answer 2

I also have oily skin and ALWAYS use a setting powder. I use cheap stuff though. Rimmel stay matte or Physician's formula. It stays beautifully and oil free with a powder.

answered 8 months ago

alissa018

answer 3

you dont need to use a powder at all, this foundation is perfect for people with oily skin.

answered 8 months ago

amar129

answer 4

I do, just to help with my oil, and I just got cliniques basic setting powder. Works really well.

answered 9 months ago

mrswilson

(Orlando, FL)

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Match for an NC15ish gal?

I was thinking about light 44, but wondering if anyone that is NC15 or close what shade did you select. I think 42 is going to be too light.

asked 8 months ago

britt86

(FLorida)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

4 answers

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answer 1

Go with 42. Light 44 is more NC20 ish. I'm NC15 and I got Light 44 and its way too dark i have to blend it with other foundations.

answered 6 months ago

dafauk

answer 2

answered 8 months ago

calluna13

(Indianapolis, IN)

answer 3

42 is realllly light, but I think that the 44 is too yellow. I'm fair complected and the light 44 was too dark. But if you use your hands/ fingertups I think that the Light 42 is awesome as long as you blend it very well, and one pump is all you need for your whole face.

answered 8 months ago

LadyErin

(Cincinnati, Ohio)

answer 4

The 42 shade is really light. I went with the 44 and I have never been considered tan by any means.

answered 8 months ago

msaaron

(Greenville, NC)

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Is this proven to be waterproof?

I have a tattoo that not many people know about and I will be in a swimsuit for the majority of a week with family. Would this foundation work in a pool setting? Not fully submerged all day, but definitely the possibility of getting wet. Thanks in advance for your advice.

asked 10 months ago

trailblaze

(San Francisco, CA)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

YES!
I just got caught in a TERRIBLE, torrential rain storm for 20 minutes, if not longer. [No umbrella!] It was basically like having the most powerful shower of your life.
When i got home this foundation looked ABSOLUTELY just as pristine as when I had applied it.
Seriously, this foundation is incredible for it's long-wear ability.

answered 8 months ago

HaileyBear

answer 2

Have you tried the Concealer? You may want to use both for extra coverage. I haven't tried this over my tattoo, but it does cover scars well and blemishes well. I would suggest a liner, a concealer, and possibly the foundation. I also do oil cleansing for makeup which is the best way I have found to remove makeup. I have to Oil cleanse deeply twice to remove this. I haven't "tested" the water proof, but I always get my face wet first when I cleanse. It doesn't move from a splash of water. It will move if I splash it with water and then rub it around on my face with my finger tips, but it doesn't really come off with out a cleansing process. It will wear down eventually like everything does. I have worn this for 12 hours misted my face several times throughout the day with a hydrating spray of two parts water one part glycerine several times and the foundation didn't move. I hope this helps.

answered 9 months ago

NiiKole

(Charlotte, NC)

answer 3

my usual makeup remover didn't remove it, so I would say it's completely waterproof....I had to wash twice, the washcloth didn't finish the job. You need a good makeup remover for this.

answered 10 months ago

linmakescakes

(Plainfield USA)

Question

Does it settle in fine lines? Removing?

I have laugh lines and some fine lines around my lips? Since it is thick does it settle into them? And also, how hard is it to remove?

asked 9 months ago

tidertalena

(Luverne, AL)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I have pretty deep smile lines and I always use a primer. I don't have any issues with this foundation accentuating anything. I use a makeup remover wipe to remove everything and it comes off like any other foundation I've used. I follow with my cleanser and my Clarisonic. Even though this foundation is long wearing, I find that it removes easily with decent cleansing products.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

craftzombie

(Harker Heights, TX)

answer 2

I have had no problem with settling in lines. I remove it with any good creamy cleanser. Soap and water with work, but cream remover works best.

answered 7 months ago

grannyoftwo

(Walnut Grove, Ms)

answer 3

I alway, alway, always use a primer, primer will help any makeup not settle into lines (as much) also I always use a setting powder to make my makeup stay in place all day. I never use a foundation just by itself. When I was using a sample of this foundation I had no problems with it moving or settling into any lines even around my eyes.

However, when I had this tested on my face for color matching, the consultant only put primer on one side of my face and didn't put primer on the other, just so I could see how this foundation lasted on both sides of my face. It was at the end of the day so I only wore it for four hours, but usually any foundation I have used before would move into my lines a little. Both sides looked exactly the same after four hours and didn't settle into my smile lines at all.

For removing, I do oil cleansing. Google search it if you don't know about the process. I have to oil cleanse twice with this. I would imagine with a normal foaming cleanser you would have to clean twice as well. I hope this information helps.

answered 9 months ago

NiiKole

(Charlotte, NC)

Question

I don't know what colour to order. I got 48 as a sample and it was too dark and yellow. I am blonde with hazel eyes and fair skin.

Could you send me samples of this foundation in the 42 and 44 shades?

Thank you

Heeny

asked 9 months ago

Anonymous

(Regina, saskatchewan, Canada)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

If forty eight was to yellow then you have pink undertones like me. 46 should do the trick.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

jewels3

(westallis,WI.)

answer 2

i also have blonde hair and hazel eyes. i purchased #46. it is light with pink undertones and matches my skin perfectly. hope this helps.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

jewels3

(westallis,WI.)

answer 3

Get it in 44

answered 9 months ago

UnnyxGrell

Question

Im a woman of color and I would like to know what would be the best of the deep shades in Kat Von D's foundation collection?

Hello there, Im very interested in buying the Kat Von D Lock It Foundation but Im not sure which of the deep shades would fit me best. I normally wear a cappuccino (True Match) cool or neutral depending on the season. I really want to try this foundation with the matching concealer. Im just not sure which to buy (which is the first time for me when it comes to make up : ). HELP!!! ill include a pic if possible....

asked 9 months ago

AngelPandora

(Memphis, TN)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I wear Deep 70 and it matches me perfect, but I also live in Hawaii, so I pretty much stay my summer color year round. Hope the pic gives you a guideline.

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answered 4 months ago

the702diva

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 2

The color spectrum for dark skinned women - **Online** - seems very good. If you are cappuccino, you would be like me, 66 or 68. I say that because 66 and 70 are sold at my local Sephora and I need to mix them to make the right shade. I have not actually seen the 68 or the 72. It does seem that the company has been inclusive of women with deeper complexions. The 66 is a bit golden/neutral and the 70 is very reddish (but it's great for contouring). I have used my samples for a couple of days and love the texture. It looks amazing, all day long.

answered 6 months ago

BeautyQT

(Maryland)

answer 3

Hi, the color specialist at the Sephora I visited is also a woman of color. She happened to mention that she wanted to use this product herself, but was unable to do so because none of the shades were a match for her. She said that the company was really interested in getting feedback so she was going to let them know. Hopefully they listen to all of you and make darker shades.

answered 9 months ago

Sanspeur

(New York, NY)

Question

How long does the bottle last?

I know you don't need much to cover your whole face, maybe a pea size, but does anyone know how long the bottle is expected to last you?

asked 9 months ago

merullo23

(Boston, MA)

on Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

It lasts me about 2 months. I use it for full coverage and with a foundation brush. I use only a little concealer with it and very little powder. I wish it lasted me a year but I have scars from previous acne.

answered 4 months ago

ginamm112

(roswell, nm)

answer 2

I would say at least a year. I use about a pea size amount which gives me a medium coverage and it will easily last a year, maybe more. I apply it once a day and sometimes twice.

answered 8 months ago

BellaKroll

(tallahassee, FL)

answer 3

A lot less than a pea size. Start with a dab and a concealer brush, seriously.

answered 8 months ago

carlamof

(west memphis, ar)

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