Product Reviews Rated 4.35 out of 5 stars
669 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Would continue to buy this product This is an excellent foundation if you are looking for a something nice and affordable. Especially if you have sensitive skin, or issues finding a shade that matches your skin tone. Since, I'm Indian some shades are either too light for me or too dark, but Clinique foundation actually matches my skin color. It's really lightweight and buildable coverage. I don't use too much, cause I don't need to and overdoing it will result in it looking cakey. Even though it dries as matte, it's not completely flat. If you touch your face after applying it some can transfer to your fingers. So set with little bit of powder afterwards. I have combination skin so I don't feel the need to set it with a powder. Also, I live in Texas where it's really hot and this is one foundation that does not start dripping and coming off my skin. It gives u a natural look to be yourself even after applying foundation.
Most Helpful Critical Review Okay but definitely not great The product goes on nicely (I've applied it with both a brush and damp beauty blender) but as soon as I leave the house it already begins to separate on my nose and by 2pm (only 8hrs of wear at that point) it's separated on my forehead, cheeks, and chin. Not something you'd expect a matte long wearing foundation to do.
Reviewed by 669 customers Finally found the right foundation for oily skin. 5
Gail from Meridian
Perfect color and stays on all day!
Love 5
Maryellen from Toms River, NJ
I not only love my new makeup, but the patience Crystal showed was remarkable! I am so undecided when trying new makeup products and she walked me through until we found the perfect choice for me.
I would buy this product again and again. 5
Rose from Fontana
It's so lightweight and easy for me to blend into my skin. Feels amazing and keeps my face oil free
I would buy this again 5
Lupe from Woodland ca
This was a great match for me after trying other brands
yes 5
llllllllll from WI
great coverage
must have! 5
aCarroll from Tennessee
Stays on all day and doesn't make me break out!
Highly recommend 😎 5
Jen from Oregon
This product last all day without any smearing. It looks flawless. Covers my redness too! Love it 😍
Wish I could return 3
TeresaS from Memphis
Product is supposed to be oil free and with a matt finish. I was blotting the shine from my face all day. The color was somewhat orange on my skin also. I hope to return, otherwise I'll toss.
Definitely recommend this product!! 5
Silvia from Fontana, CA
I love how natural of a look this foundation leaves and it helps control my oil and shine that comes with the oil.
Absolutely phenomenal! 5
Shaunna from Richmond, Ky.
I found my lifelong foundation.
Olivia007 is right 1
Tdom from Humid Ohio
I was hoping this would be a replacement for the "work out make up" and it's not as Olivia 007 said the work out make up was the best Clinique make up and I have mature skin and I still love it. I always got compliments on my skin when i wore it and I just love the way it looked. I wish they'd bring it back also because stay matte oil free makeup does not look good on me.
Ok foundation 4
Olivia007 from Alabama
Tried this foundation in 2 shades and discovered I'm between the two. Coverage is light not medium in my opinion but buildable with layers. Seems to stay matte except for the T-zone. Easy to remove with makeup wipes. Workout makeup was Clinique's best seller and I wish they'd bring it back!!
Yes I will buy this product again 5
Judith from Boston Mass
It matches my skin color perfectly
Matte Perfection! 5
Georgia Mom from Marietta, GA
Clinique's Stay Matte is my summer HG! My skin is normal-to-dry - except in our Southern heat and humidity. That's when my skin gets oily. This foundation plus Clinique's Stay Matte Blotting Powder keeps my makeup from melting in the sun. Once summer is over I return to my beloved Clinique Even Better Foundation.
Matte Foundation for Oily Skin 5
Candy from Ca
Been using this product for going on 15 years now the only foundation that I will use I have never broke out with it it's never been harsh on my skin you can put less to have not so much coverage or you can put more to have full coverage. Very good for sensitive skin.
One of my favorite foundations! 5
Melzz from Michigan
Applies smoothly with a sponge and feels like nothing on the skin. I have combination skin and after a few hours, my face does look a little shiny, but can easily blot that away. Make up stayed all day and didn't separate. Very natural looking all day!
Perfect Match 5
Mrs. Smith from Christiansburg, VA
This was a perfect match for me and my skin tone. I love how light it felt when I put it on. Would definitely buy this again.
Light coverage and oxidizes more than any other foundation 2
AmandaRose from Watsonville, CA
I just purchased this foundation for the first time and OMG I got Ivory and it went on orange!!!! The colors are way off. Also I have to apply a lot of the foundation to get medium coverage.
Perfect Fit (Once you find the right shade) 5
Kelly from Knoxville, TN
I absolutely love the feel of this product. It goes on smooth and has no shine or oil, even after all day wear. It takes very little to do the entire face, so the value is very high. It was difficult for me to find the correct shade because I am very fair skinned and this line is geared to a more tanned or rosy undertone (in my opinion). I found the perfect fit in their lightest shade after trying a few others. Once you find the correct shade, I promise this will be your favorite go-to foundation.
Used this for years 5
Katrina from Georgia
Not thick and Casey!
I WILL DEFINITELY BUY THIS AGAIN 5
BETH from GREENVILLE, NC
ITS SO LIGHT WEIGHT. I LOVE IT
Very comfortable but the colors have an orange tint 4
🍊 from Ulta
This is the only foundation I have found that isn't greasy and stays on. It's very comfortable. It's great for combination and oily skin but it would not work well for dry skin.
The colors on this foundation all have this orange tint to them, even the lightest color, linen, which is the color I use. I look ever so slightly orange in certain lighting. I have tried the two lightest colors and they both have this orange undertone! The colors online look nothing like how they actually look. I would switch foundations because of this but I can't find one that's even close to being as comfortable as this one. It stays on all day and stays pretty matte.
Love this light but perfect foundation! 5
C from Florida
I have been using this for years. When my last foundation was discontinued I didn't know where to turn and fortunately an employee helped me find this one. It's so lightweight yet it provides fantastic coverage that lasts all day and even through perspiration. There's no scent and it looks very natural. It's also extremely easy to apply. Loves it!!!
Second Tube as Good as the First 5
None from Peru, IN
I use it each day to provide good-looking, fresh skin. No one believes how old I am, and I contribute that largely to Clinique.
Definitely would buy this makeup again 5
NJ from AL
I love this makeup. I've been using it for several years now.
