Rated 4.34 out of 5 stars
661 Reviews
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.
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.
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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.
Shaunna from Richmond, Ky.
I found my lifelong foundation.
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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.
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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!!
Judith from Boston Mass
It matches my skin color perfectly
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
Katrina from Georgia
Not thick and Casey!
BETH from GREENVILLE, NC
ITS SO LIGHT WEIGHT. I LOVE IT
🍊 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.
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!!!
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.
NJ from AL
I love this makeup. I've been using it for several years now.
Mo! from Richland,WA
It's hard for me to find the right shade for my skin so I'm glad that Clinique has my shade. I noticed I need to wear a primer under the foundation or it really just slides off my face and it dries matte which sometimes dries and makes my face look like the Sahara dessert it I don't use a primer or setting powder. Maybe it's just too matte for me? Idk But other than that it's breathable, wearable, and has a nice build able coverage if needed
Shadow Addict from MN
Decent foundation but the matte didn't last long. I have really oily skin and have had issues finding the best foundation for my skin. I found it worked best when I used a translucent powder several times throughout the day.
Mel from Orlando
Even with this and the matte powder, my skin still became very oily. I don't recommend if you tend to have very oily skin.
Leen from West Virginia
Clinique has a great reputation. This doesn't fail. Love the smooth way it goes on. Love the matte finish. You can build for a little more coverage. Nice medium coverage over all. Stays on all day. This is a keeper.
:( from Ulta
I couldn't find a color match. The foundation looks amazing for around four hours but then it gets clumpy and a a little shiny on my combination skin. It also dried out my skin. I'm going to try a different brand.
Nan from Arkansas
I have tried probably 5 other foundations and end up coming back to this one
Jerrie from Dixon CA
My skin is too dry so I switched to even better
MJ from CO
Apply with fingers. Blend in.