Product Reviews Rated 3.53 out of 5 stars
449 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Amazing finish and quality This foundation provides gorgeous, flawless yet natural full coverage. It's non-greasy, yet gives your skin a healthy glow. The foundation does not cause white flashback in flash photography, and the shades it comes in are all realistic skin shades, which are difficult to find at the drugstore. The result is long-lasting, and will not crack or fade off.
For those who complain about the "weird smell," that's the scent of honey. The foundation does not contain perfume, so the scent you get is actually from the natural ingredients, and it fades almost instantly.
Most Helpful Critical Review Trying to love it, but... I got this product thinking how amazing was to get a natural makeup. I don't use liquid make up, don't like them, I just use blush, lip gloss and eye shadow, got this makeup to wear on formal occasions.
PRO:
-The coverage is good
-Color skin match is okey
-Love that is natural and not animal tested
CONS:
-Hard to apply (I have dry skin, so I have to put my moisturize lotion and the makeup right after to get some moisture)
-Never saw the "glow", it actually looks mate (which is one of the reasons why I don't like makeup, don't like the look of a dry mate skin)
-Not a fan of the smell, but can endure it because is natural
***HUGE CON:
- Gives me tiny acne and red spots every time I wear it :( (which is not often) . This is what is actually making me hate the product.
Reviewed by 449 customers Nice natural coverage but bad smell 4
Martbright from Central Pennsylvania
As others have mentioned, this smells rather vile. Not sure why. But it works well, blends nicely and looks natural. I don't care for the pump dispenser either—too much comes out and it's messy.
Wonderful Natural feeling makeup. 4
Fran Daisey from Smithfield North Carolina
I tried this red brown and I thought it would turn my face brown. It didn't it acted as translucent toner, I think it's great. Just the right light tint. I did put my moisturizer on after cleaning my face and then applied Burts Bees. It does not increase the wrinkles as my other makeup does. I am 77 years old and very active.
PERFECT match for my skin! 4
aiyla elle from Indianapolis
It's always tricky to find a perfect match for my foundation; I have a strange color that isn't pink, it's olive, but not yellow. so i have a hard time finding the perfect shade. i bought this on a whm and Almond Beige takes the cake. i really love the finish and the texture. the smell is pretty strong and not enjoyable, but it's a small price to pay to get this kinda result! gonna go back and buy more!
Horrible smell!! 1
A_Lee from WI
I purchased 3 colors for my skin because between times of the season change and mixing for my best skin tone. From the moment I put it on my face all I smelt was nasty odor. I thought maybe it was sponge but definitely the makeup!! The coverage is great the smell is disgusting. Sadly I bought 3 so I feel like it was a waste of money since I cannot stand the smell!!
Been my favorite for years. 5
Jacqueline from Juneau, Alaska
I love this foundation. I moisten my sponge applicator with a little water and this foundation will last me all day even when I am working outside in the rain or snow. I am frustrated that they have not had my shade in a very long time Natural Beige #1025. I am on my last bottle and will now need to find a new product before I run out.
Great, but MUST only if I make this modification 4
LioraP from Ohio
If your skin is not oily, try this for product satisfaction!!
I pat my face all over with fingertips and a few drops of water, then mix in a thin layer of moisturizer with it to smooth everywhere, then add this foundation over that.
As long as my skin is well hydrated underneath and this base is diluted a bit by it, it works well for me.
I am over 50 and like a fresh translucent and light makeup so maybe right out of the bottle this product just isn't the right one for me, as it is rather thick, but I've been very happy with it nonetheless. my teen daughter uses "as-is".
Expected Better Foundation 2
Em1223 from Dayton,OH
Burts bees wins my heart in with many of their products but I was disappointed about the foundation. No matter how I apply, or what I use to apply it; it always comes out patchy. I expected more for a more pricey drugstore product, and it was more matte then it was "dewy" packaging was great overall, not impressed with products coverage and application.
Good foundation 4
Alismith from undisclosed
I have pretty oily skin and this is the only foundation that sits on my skin good! I think its pretty natural and buildable if you want more but definitely not full coverage.
Smells Terrible 1
Daisy2375 from Iowa
I purchased this thinking that Burt Bee's would sell a quality product and it may be but I absolutely can't stand the smell. It makes me sick to smell it. I'm going to have to throw this liquid foundation in the garbage!
Love this foundation ❤️. 5
Lulu3000 from California
I'm getting fine lines and other make up I've tried doesn't do what goodness glows is doing for my skin.( I've been trying different ones lately). Totally makes my skin look amazing, I love it❤️. My skin skin looks smooth, beautiful natural looking glow, and I don't see fine lines or discoloration. Not can't or heavy, but perfect coverage ❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It'll do in a pinch 3
Suzann051 from Cincinnati
I like Burt's Bees products but don't care for this foundation. Other reviewers are correct that the smell is off but that's not a deal breaker for me. I have light skin tone and got Warm Honey thinking it would be too dark but it was actually too light. So I got Rich Caramel which is better. Do not go by the color online; it's way off. As is the color on the cap is way off. This foundation does not spread well, cakes and creases quickly. I'll deal with it until it's gone but will look to get something else next time.
LOVE this stuff!! 4
jmcsmokn from Winter Springs FL
I bought their 1046 foundation and absolutely LOVE this stuff. Granted it wipes off when you dab your face but I'm not sure I would want a foundation that cakes on. Probably would feel too heavy. I recommend this foundation to EVERYONE that uses foundation.
Smells Too Rancid to Wear 1
Heather L from Vermont
I've never met a Burt's Bees product I didn't like, until now. I really, really wanted to love this foundation, but a very strong rancid smell hit me the moment the product was out of the bottle. I tried it out anyway, but the smell was so bad, I had to immediately wash it off. Too bad, too, bc the coverage was actually good. I'll be returning this foundation for an exchange to see if it is indeed the product or just a bad batch. Perhaps it had been sitting on the shelf for too long, and it went bad?
IS THIS WONDERFUL FOUNDATION BEING DISCONTINUED??? 5
JodyR from Irvine, CA
I have been inquiring about this foundation to Burt's Bees but no one will answer me. Are you discontinuing this foundation? If so, what is replacing it? I hope it's something similar! Please let us know! I am wondering if I should go back to Clinique!?
Can no longer find foundation in my skin tone 4
SC410 from Seattle, WA
I love this foundation but can no longer find my shade (1010 Ivory) or shades close to it either online or in stores. Do you know when supplies will be replenished or have certain shades been discontinued?
Best foundation! 5
Missy007 from Mckinney , Texas
Great clean beauty foundation. Quality and wearability on par with department store brands! Had a bit of trouble finding a shade match initially, but again impressed with quality and clean ingredients. It's a medium coverage and buildable. I'm using the pressed powder too. I'm 53 and was having a heck of a time finding a natural looking makeup that doesn't make me look made up. This foundation does not settle into fine lines and does not dry out my face. Yes it has a weird smell in the beginning, but it disappears after applied. I'm now using all BB products for my eyes, lips and skincare. So happy with all products I've tried!
AMAZING FOUNDATION!!! 5
JodyR from Irvine, CA
I have been using this wonderful foundation since it first came out. I sometimes switch between this and the tinted moisturizer. What I have love about this foundation is that it stays on all day even while wearing a mask! I have a drier skin since I am 67 and just slather on the glow oil and my Renewal SPF 30 under my Goodness Glows Foundation for a gorgeous look! I have used high end foundations before this but never again! Also, I have gone through many bottles of this and never found any with a bad smell to them, in fact there isn't any smell at all. I will continue to use this as long as Burt's Bees keeps making it! It's the best foundation I have used in a long time!
A Great Buy 5
Maddog65 from Orlando, Fl
I almost didn't buy this foundation after reading the reviews. I live in a humid state and I have HUGE Pores and somewhat oily skin in the t-zone and dry on my forehead. I have had a great experience with this foundation. It kind of diminishes the look of my pores better than others. I know my pores will never go away, but it made them less noticeable. It wasn't cakey at all and stayed on all day and I sweat a lot! It didn't look like I was trying to cover anything but looks natural. It isn't a heavy coverage like I am used to but I like that now!! I was over doing my foundation. One tip is to clean your face before applying!!
very sheer and shiny 3
bbbb from usa
you GLOW. and when you look like me that isnt all that good... lol but if you have good skin, I loved the smell and the texture so 3 stars. if you want coverage RUN.
Good coverage but wrong tone and funny odor 3
Aat8 from Tulsa, OK
It definitely smells funny. I was impressed with the coverage and feel, happy to find a nice looking natural foundation. Unfortunately I grossly miscalculated the correct tone using the shade finder tool on this site and the color is much much too light for my skin tone.
Love this product 5
Cherriegirl from Louisiana
I absolutely love this foundation it looks natural it feels good and it stays on
Foundation 5
Meryl from Maybrook , ny
Someone wrote it had a smell It does, but not a bad smell. I use the beige one and I like it. I also use it cosmetics and to be honest I like burt's bees move because it is made in the United States. The price is good.
Smells gross!! 2
Aras32 from Texas
I normally like Burts bees products and was happy to see this foundation in my local grocery store but when I got home and tried it, I couldn't even finish putting it on because the smell was that bad! I will be returning this product.
Such a great foundation 5
Ice8668 from Clarksville TN
This is such a great foundation I love the formula, it blends beautifully on the skin and give a winter glow! I really enjoy applying this because it's so lightweight and comfortable on my skin, and provides great coverage!
Smell holds it back 3
Ziggy from Northern Virginia
It has good coverage, nice moisturization, and feels good on skin. But the stench! As an herbalist, if I opened a jar of something I made—be it for topical or internal application—and it smelled like this foundation: I'd know something was rancid. I was about to return mine because I thought it was a bad bottle, but then read the reviews here. I'm still not convinced they didn't have one massive bad batch that slipped through quality control! For BB to have created this foundation, having to know how horribly it smells, is very disappointing. I've been wearing "clean" cosmetics for roughly 20 years, and I've never come across a product that smelled like this foundation.
