ILLUMINARÉConcealing Mineral Foundation - Portofino Porcelain - 0.5 oz

Lovely product cover enough closest I ever get to full coverage

One of the very few foundations I’ve found that doesn’t oxidize!!I had zero expectations when I purchased this because nothing else has really worked and it turned out to be a game changer.It’s been heartbreaking not being able to find a high quality foundation that effectively conceals the melasma/sun damage I have on my cheeks AND doesn’t oxidize to orange by 10am. I have olive skin with neutral undertones and the struggle has been real. Ridiculously real. So many foundations, so many trips to Sephora, so much disappointment. Ain’t nobody got time for that.Enter THIS. Wow. Beautiful, smooth, creamy texture that is just a delight to apply. While it doesn’t cover my melasms 100% (what does?!) it covers it soo nicely and it doesn’t budge (I set with a tiny bit of powder) or get cakey. Most importantly it matches my skin tone almost perfectly which amazes me, considering buying foundation online is a total crapshoot.SO happy I found this. And it’s affordable! Will definitely be buying more for back-up. If it’s out of stock when you go to add it to your cart it’s because of me 😂I hope this review helps anyone who can relate, and I hope Illuminare never stop making this!

This is a great option if you are looking to steer clear from all the chemicals in most foundations found in the US. The color description isn't correct though, the color is def not "fair". I am a NC40 in Mac and this is a true medium-tan color. Love this foundation so much. My skin is sensitive and this doesn't break me out, lasts all day, and has a gorgeous semi-matte finish. I use cover fx dewy setting spray and my skin looks so fresh like that no makeup make up look. Wish they had more colors to choose from though as it is slightly darker than my non-summer skin.

I think I've probably been using Illuminare for over a decade now. I've always had sensitive acne prone skin so I've tried SO MANY foundations (a lot of them high end and expensive) over the years but I've ALWAYS come back to this one because it's the only foundation that doesn't give me issues.This stuff can be hard to work with (you really have to experiment with it a lot) but once you find the best shade and the best way to layer it over the other products you're using (make sure you wear an SPF with this because it doesn't provide true sun protection!) it can literally cover ANYTHING and make your skin look more or less flawless 90% of the time no matter what issues you've got going on! It's given me the confidence to show my face throughout periods of bad hormonal acne, periods of dry/flaky/oily/and/or blotchy red skin and god knows how much discoloration (all of this from acne and retinoid and/or BHA use), and even a course of accutane without making any of it obvious!This doesn't aggravate my skin (or the acne I used to have) but the "concealing" formula IS pretty heavy and opaque so there's always the chance it could aggravate yours. Still, due to the ingredients there's way less of a chance of irritation and/or breakouts with it so it's worth trying. This stuff keeps you covered all day, so you don't have to worry about it rubbing off, and you don't need to do anything but blot or powder your face (if even that) later in the day. It's also semi-matte, so it won't highlight dry skin. It gives a dewy finish that those with oily skin may find a little too dewy in summer humidity. If you have super oily skin but lots of redness to cover you can still use this stuff without getting too shiny by mixing the mattifying formula with the concealing formula. Or you can just use it as a concealer (it blends really well). Or you can just use powder over it (i can't use powder so I don't). It's also great as an eyeshadow primer.Personally, I like to use the concealing foundation in portifino porcelain with a drop of of the mattifying formula in sienna sun (i use a bit more of the mattifying in the summer not only because of the color but because I get too shiny). The best way to apply it is with your clean fingertips or Jane Iredale's makeup sponge (highly recommend this makeup sponge; it's life-changing).I've never ordered it off amazon before but the site I usually order it from was out of my shade. I'm happy to report that it arrived looking unopened and brand new and the product was fresh (FYI this is not always the case no matter where you buy illuminare because sadly, Illuminare doesn't have expiration dates on their tubes anymore and most places allow returns with this foundation).

I have tried all kinds of makeup from Chanel to Nars to Urban Decay... this is literally the best coverage and it's moisturizing at the sane time. It's also waterproof and had SPF. Once you figure it your color you can choose your matte preference, I do the semi-matte.On the website they will send you a sample pack so you can check your colors.