ILLUMINARÉ Concealing Mineral Foundation

I've used Illuminare Foundation off and on for many years in various colors and various consistencies. Naturally, complexions change due to aging and environmental issues. Hands down I can say Illuminare gives me the best results over other brands, including some very expensive ones. Currently I'm using Portofino Porcelain in the Concealing formula over a good primer. Works for me!

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 love this product. It was recommended by my esthetician years ago after a facial surgery. It worked beautifully. Even my doctor thought this product was so much better than what he had been recommending . I've been using this product for years now. I use two shades...the Portofino Porcelain for under eyes and the Florentine Fair for complete coverage and I use the Illuminare blush and many their other products. Also, you use such a small amount of the foundation that it lasts for a very long time.

I use this as a concealer under my eyes along with their matte foundation on my face. It does cover well. I use a pin size dab on a concealer brush and it does the trick. It will crease if you use too much.

I have tried EVERYTHING for my severely acne-prone skin. Almost gave up on the search after 10+ years and thousands of dollars spent on high-end products. I found this randomly on the internet and the ingredients checked out. I panicked when I got the delivery because the tube is so, so small and I was used to applying a TON of foundation + concealer in order to cover my acne enough to leave my house. Like 2+ tubes per month....I know. This makeup has changed everything for me and my skin is no longer breaking out like it used to. YOU HAVE TO USE IT CORRECTLY THOUGH!!!!! Heres what I do: apply your moisturizer + SPF. While your SPF is still a bit dewy (I use DERMTLGY tinted SPF and adore it), apply a pea-sized amount of this foundation on your fingers and get it warmed up then PAT IT against your skin. All over. Pat, pat, pat. Then take a flat-top kabuki brush and start patting and blending the foundation. I cannot stress "pat" enough. Don't smear it or try to blend/buff it like you would a normal foundation. This is a very thick product and a little goes a long way. Finally, apply a light powder on top so it can set. Pat on that powder too, don't start getting fancy and buffing it in. I use the Pacifica Mattifier in translucent. Once you figure out how to get this stuff on correctly, you will be hooked!! It's my holy grail! No itching, oiliness, or breakouts for me anymore! I will buy this for the rest of my life......they better not stop making it.

I have used this concealer for probably 15 years and it is fabulous! I cannot find anything with the complete coverage Illuminare has made. I use it under my darkly shadowed eyes using a small makeup applicator, then spread it gently with my fingers until it no longer looks like concealer. Then, I dust it with a bit of loose (tinted) powder from a small makeup brush to set it. It lasts all day with no settling into wrinkles. I wasted quite a bit of money before finding this one, so I won’t give it up without a fight.

This is a great concealer because it can cover brown spots on my face from the sun. It’s easy to apply and blend with a medium to heavy coverage. It does not dry out your skin.

Coverage was great and might be awesome is you have oily skin but I tend to run dry and even with a ton of moisturizer this makes my skin look scaley!