Satin Matte Foundation

I have sensitive skin, prone to allergic reactions and acne due to irritation and this works well for me. I do t wear it everyday just because in general I do t like the way makeup feels but when I go out I use it. Coverage and color is great. Not cakey and doesn’t highlight dry skin, like regular powders. Looks very natural. I have freckles and age spots that it covers very well.

I’ve only used this for a week so take this review with a grain of salt, BUT, I am so impressed with Alima Pure Satin Foundation. For the last five years, I’ve struggled with acne along my jawline. It may been part hormonal acne but I was constantly getting cysts, no matter what time of the month and so, I was slathering my face in nars radiant concealer and sheer glow foundation. Well, finally I stumble upon some blog that recommends Alima Pure because it doesn’t contain bismuth oxychloride. So I buy it on a whim. And within one week of trying it (seriously I bought this foundation five days ago), my skin is the clearest it’s been in a decade. I could honestly cry. I will never stop using this product if these results remain. The color is a perfect match (which is hard for me because I am an extremely pale olive tone) and the texture is great. At first I was like, oh no, I look like a bag of powdered sugar but within an hour, the minerals melt into your skin and blend seamlessly. By the end of the day, it absorbs all my oil so I have way less blackheads and way more natural, beautiful skin. To cover my acne scars (which are now disappearing), I tap a little extra powder onto a brush and press it onto my dark spots. I have been getting compliments on my skin all week. Please, if you struggle with acne, breakouts or bad skin, please try this product. Your life will change!

I've been using this Alima Pure loose powder foundation for many years, after being disappointed with every other mineral based powder foundation I tried. This is perfect coverage without being too heavy, lasts all day, and never settles into fine lines or wrinkles. I never use another SPF on my face when using this, and I never get burned as long as this is on. You cannot feel it on your skin at all, and the ingredients are safe and non irritating.

I have very acne-prone skin and it can be more affected by the type of makeup I use. It took me a long time to come to the reality that makeup is essentially dirt on your face. However, there is some dirt that is less problematic than others! It is also very important to me to use products with safe ingredients rather than smothering chemical-dirt on my face. I used Bare Minerals for almost a year but discovered that even that had ingredients that were weighing heavy on my face. I switched to Alima Pure a few years ago and have been using it ever since. I have found the ingredients to be gentler on my face. I only wear makeup a few days a week, so since I only buy new foundation every four months or so, the price is worth it to me. I will say that this stuff does not last as long as Bare Minerals and the product does not go as far. This is also the same price for slightly less product. However, non-toxic skin-safe products is more of my priority and therefore I will pay more for that.

I love Alima. Great for my sensitive skin. Coverage is great.

Sent me the incorrect shade twice in a row. After seeing they've also effectively doubled the price by shrinking the jar and upping the cost, decided to switch to another company after about 15 years of being an Alima customer. Even their foundation samples on their website are an absurd $5 apiece for a dusting of product plus $8 shipping. Love the ingredients and quality, my skin loves it and it perfectly matches my skin tone and looks great, but it's time to move on now that there are real competitors out there.

I'm in love with this now perfect match for blindly buying

I have very problematic, acne prone skin that requires high coverage, non comedogenic, and preferentially clean/non-toxic makeup. I’ve searched high and low for a good powder after my pressed powder brand added a comedogenic ingredient. I was skeptical to try loose powder because of the anticipated messy packaging, however this product is amazing for my skin! It has beautiful, matte coverage that’s light and non cakey. It actually covers my blemishes (paired with liquid foundation and concealer) and gives the perfect balance of matteness and glow. Best of all, the ingredients are very clean and I’ve had no breakouts from this! I do wish the price point was lower for the amount of product you get. But I’m happy enough with the quality to continue using :)