The Body Shop All-In-One Base

...fan and I can’t bear the feeling of having something on my face and when this was recommended to me years ago I tried it and loved it. It combines a concealer and foundation in one so it covers slight blemishes as well as evening out tone, if I have a small red spot this powder will cover it pretty well. It comes in a round silver flip top compact with the Body Shop logo on, and when you flip open the top the sponge is sitting there on top of a ...
...the plastic panel it has a mirror on the other side and the foundation solid powder. You can apply the powder either dry or wet. I always apply dry, so I just use the sponge to sweep over the foundation and then straight onto my face. I cannot feel this foundation on my face and it gives a good even coverage with a matte finish. I did try applying it by the wet method once, which just involves dampening the sponge slightly and then applying but I ...

starjen 23.03.2009 · Read full review
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...on a recent trip to the Body Shop where the very helpful assistant asked me about my skin and my make-up needs, then gave me a free makeover in which she used this foundation as the base. I was so impressed with how easy it was to apply that I bought it straight away. It costs £11.70 from Body Shop stores or their website. It's a mirror-like shiny silver compact with a catch at the front to open it. The lid lifts up to reveal the foundation in the ...
...pull the mirror down and there's a space where the sponge is stored behind it. The foundation is a powder which you use the provided sponge to apply. You can use it wet or dry - dry for a light matte finish, or wet for a higher coverage. I find I have to use it wet because the colour is darker when it's dry, but it's just right when it's wet. It's really easy to apply by just getting the foundation on the sponge and sweeping it over your face, blending ...

CherryVegas 23.02.2009 · Read full review
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...don't wear make up all the time, I just can't be dealing with the hassle of it when I am just at home or going to the shops, as I work from home there is no need to wear make up more than once or twice a week. If however it is hot and I am popping to the shops or into town I will put on a little powder so I don't look shiny. I used to use a cheap powder and just keep this for when I put my face on but I soon stopped that where the usual power I used ...
...packaging and contains three things, the pressed powder (it is more than just a pressed powder but I will get to that later), a mirror so you can see what you are doing and a sponge to apply it with. The sponge is thick, soft and dense, a great make up sponge not like some you get where they are cheap and fall apart in no time. You can also use a brush to apply the product for a softer look and less coverage, I sometimes do this over foundation ...

nursie_nursie 07.08.2008 · Read full review
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...normal to oily skin, as the powder consistency tends to absorb excess oils in the skin, and reduce the “shine” effect. It has a light smooth texture, and gives very good coverage without looking heavy. It’s incredibly quick to apply, and I usually can’t be bothered spending ages putting slap on in the morning – so if it wasn’t quick, I wouldn’t bother. It gives you a matt, velvety base if you use the sponge ...
...it? It contains the essential oils of lavender, rose, sage and bitter orange, which have tonic and astringent properties, helping to enliven the complexion and reduce excess oiliness. Why I like it… I use the lightest shade 001 which is rather pale, but I am reassured that I do NOT look *orange* in any way (my biggest fear!) I always think it is rather amusing that, whenever I go up to ask make-up advice from one of the women behind the “proper” ...

ihatebroccoli 23.04.2001 · Read full review
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The Body Shop All in one Face Base has been an addition to my make up case for about six months. I have actually only used one in full and have just begun a second. It costs £10.00 for a compact size of 7g. This is a pretty standard size of a normal powder compact. The beauty of this Face Base is that you do not need a separate foundation and pressed powder. It is all built into one! Very handy for your handbag! The Face Base comes in a navy blue ...
...handy. You can apply using the sponge provided but personally I use a foundation brush. It tends to go on more even and you can control the amount you use. It also helps the powder to last longer. The Face Base contains Marula Nut oil to help moisturisation of the skin and also Vitamin E which helps protect skin from harmful pollutants. The powder is light and silky with a soft texture. The silky feel is achieved by silicone powder being used in ...

kerryzach 10.01.2004 · Read full review
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...had a makeover done at The Body Shop a while ago and it looked fabulous. I remembered that this was the foundation they used on me, so decided that I would go and buy it to try and recreate the look for myself. I was very unsure about which colour I should choose so I asked the make-up woman and she told me I was shade 05. I was very unsure of this because the shop is not very well lit and people have always commented on how pale I am, but I decided ...
...warned away by how orange the assistants face was! I got it home and tried it on and it was just ORANGE! I looked really terrible, so I had to wash it all off immediately. However, I wasn't going to give up on this foundation so off to the shops I trotted and came back with the lightest shade there, shade 02, which cost me another 11.50. This time it was a much, much better colour match. I went on the website to check what this product claims to ...

shiningplanetss 19.12.2007 · Read full review
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...but this may not be the case for larger stores. If I remember correctly refills cost around £8.50. It comes in a stylish silver round case, (which is an improvement on the old packaging),with a mirror which is detatchable and a make up sponge. ****************** It comes in shades 02 to 06, these colours are shown on their website (http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk search under make up & face) and are very accurate compared to the actual colour of the ...
...helps moisturise skin and condition the skin over time. It also contains Vitamin E which helps protect and soften skin. I've found that this foundation gives quite good coverage for blemishes and spots, but if a spot is really red then it'd probably help if you used a concealer underneath as well, as some redness may still show through. Also, probably because of the ingredients, I've found that if I've used this foundation over a spot it is smaller ...

LadyStardust91 29.12.2007 · Read full review
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...Packaging. They have recently changed the packaging and now it is far better. It is now green and circular with a small mirror in the lid and a separate compartmant to store the circular sponge in which comes with the product. Application. You can use the sponge wet or dry but i find it easier if it is wet otherwise it is a bit powdery. Other than that it goes on a dream. It is suitable for all skin types as two types are available in the same ...
...I use the greasy/normal one which is more powdery than the other one. Appearance. This covers spots, red patches and dark circles but only tends to last for about 2 hours so touch ups are needed, however this doesn't bother me as it is common to most compact bases and i hate liquid foundation. As such it is really easy to remove. There are lots of different shades to choose from, however when i went to buy mine the sales assistant tried a couple ...

chantelly 01.08.2003 (13.09.2003) · Read full review
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looking through the reviews, it seems that I am the only one who's about to write a bad review and make the product's rating decrease slightly. Maybe I just have odd skin lol. My skin is considered combination, I do get spots and I do get dry skin if I dont look after it properly. My current make up - rimmel all day natural make up was on its last legs so I decided to try a different route - the body shop all in one make up base. Now the delivery ...
...very good in that respect, the product on the other hand is a different story. The product cost me £11.70 and in my mind is the most insane amount to spend on foundation! But I had just been paid and thought I would treat myself to a few items to see if it could make a difference to m skin. At first the product was okay, It looked like I had nothing on but I wasn't highly amazed by it. After a few days it made my skin dry, even with the recommendation ...

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...easy to use, and provides the best, longest-lasting coverage I've ever experienced with foundations. All you do is use the enclosed pad to apply over your face - it only takes seconds! And the coverage is so even, which I can never achieve with liquid or cream foundations. Or for more coverage, use a big brush. It lasts all day too, and is super easy to touch up for evenings out. Just make sure you choose the one that best matches your skin tone ...
...This product is great for women with not a lot of time to spend half-an-hour putting on their makeup - but without sacrificing looking great! And compared to most foundations, it's really inexpensive - about £6-7, compared to around £15-35 for other brands such as MAC. Also, I think it's important to note that it's cruelty-free, which is very important to me. ...

cypress 11.07.2000 (24.07.2001) · Read full review
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...so was advised on exactly the right shade for me. It's basically a concealer, foundation and powder in one. I have found it is best to use this product wet, as it gives a far more natural finish. If used dry it tends to be powdery and sits on top of the skin as opposed to blending in. It has a very good coverage, hiding all of those unwanted blemishes or dark patches but it won't last all day, so touch ups are required. Initially, you purchase ...
...applicator sponge as it blends the make up better), make-up compartment and a mirror in the lid. I was disappointed when the compact was changed from the oblong shape to the new circular shape. I've found the compact comes apart easily and have been in danger of damaging the make up itself a few times. The whole compact costs about £10.00. When the time comes, you can then just purchase the refill for about £8.00. The great thing with this product, ...

kez17 24.08.2003 · Read full review
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...in One Face Base', from the Body Shop. Not even Chanel, and that's about thrice the price! 01 is the perfect colour for me, but I can use 001 too, which is just as nice. the shades are pretty durable. In fact I like using 01 as the base, 001 as a highlighter and 002 as a sort of shadow to define my jaw line. At first, I have to admit, it looks Really chalky and it's obvious that you're wearing thick, powdery make-up. However after about 10 minutes ...
...oily skin, but, due to the fact that it starts looking better after about fifteen minutes of putting it on, probably when my natural oils start to come through. However I think if you put on plenty of moisturiser before hand people with dry skin might get away with it. Try it out!!! However, i find it runs out very quickly, but you can buy a re-fill for a pound less than the usual price. ...

emma.m 07.11.2002 · Read full review
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...skin. Be careful not to drop it though as it can break and crumb. but otherwise a great product. You only have to use the small sponge applicator to apply it. Very easy to re apply. Only a few choices of colour so make sure you choose the right one. ...

suecronish 28.02.2001 · Read full review
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