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- Verified Buyer
I really REALLY wanted to like this product (after my tried-and-true, natural CC cream recently changed their formula to include dimethicone -boo!). This foundation seemed all-natural...had SPF...was supposed moisturizing...ticking all of the boxes. Opening the package, I was really impressed that it came in a dark glass pot rather than plastic. The odor was also really subtle -herbal and pleasant, and minimal fragrance is a huge plus for me in facial products. The texture seemed nice and 'whipped' in the jar, and the color was even better than expected (slightly lighter than the color swatch in the Amazon photos which was perfect for me -pale redhead w/freckles...).Since the product is described as 'moisturizing,' I tried it the first time after spritzing in the morning with rose water. I did not want to do my usual next steps of serum and moisturizer at the risk of 'overdoing' it (I would apply my former CC cream just after serum, as applying moisturizer, too, was definitely too much). This was a huge mistake, as the product went on VERY dry and was difficult to spread on my face (per the manufacturer recommendations, I used clean fingers to apply rather than an applicator/brush). Once on, the product felt very drying and itchy. Appearance was a bit pasty. Coverage was definitely full and lacked the healthy 'glow' I was used to getting from my CC cream. As the day went on and my skin replenished its oils a bit, there was a bit more dewiness to my skin, but I still found the coverage too pasty -drawing attention to the fine lines popping up around my early-thirties mouth and eyes.Not wanting to give up, I tried again. Opening the jar, however, I found that much of the oil had separated out! I whipped it back together which a cotton swab as best I could, and this time, I applied the makeup after rose water and serum. The experience was much the same as before: too dry, irritating, and pasty. I spent the day feeling the film on my face, but looking in the mirror throughout the day, the coverage was less 'obvious' to the eye than it was the first day. Sadly, it still 'felt' obvious -which is rather annoying.I gave it one last try later on just for kicks...this time I went through a complete routine of oil cleanse, rose water, serum, and moisturizer. Product was easier to apply, but the itchiness was extreme (seemingly from the combination with my moisturizer), and my skin still felt dry! At this point, I had to give up. Product was returned.I will say one other positive to the product is that I did not experience any rubbing off on clothes, hats, or eyeglasses like I would sometimes experience with my CC cream. Again, I really like what this company is trying to do, but this product just did not work for me. I am actually going to give their tinted SPF moisturizer in their other line (Herbal Choice Mari) a try, as many of those reviews stated that product was on the 'oilier' side. In my case, that might be a good thing!!
