Ariana Grande’s foundation dropped and I bought it before the checkout page finished loading. $18 is suspiciously cheap for a celebrity launch.
The real test? Whether it survives my 12-hour workdays without turning into a crepey mess by hour three. Spoiler: it mostly does.
It’s a medium-coverage liquid foundation with a natural demi-matte finish. R.E.M. Beauty claims it blurs pores and stays put for 16 hours — I laughed at that number.
Buildable Coverage
One pump is your skin but better. Two pumps and you’re hiding that stress breakout.
Self-Setting Formula
No powder needed on my combo skin. Actually true — shocking.
30 Shades
They actually go light enough for my translucent-ass winter skin. Rare.
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The ingredient list reads like Ari’s skincare routine got blended into a foundation. Hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for brightness — and somehow no chalky dry-down.
- Hyaluronic Acid: plumps without pilling
- Niacinamide: evens tone over time
- Vitamin E: anti-inflammatory so it doesn’t sting
- Squalane: lightweight moisture that doesn’t clog
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Thin but not watery — spreads like a lightweight moisturizer that happens to have pigment. Dries down in 45 seconds flat. My dry patches didn’t revolt.
Week two and I noticed it oxidizes a half-shade darker. Nothing tragic, just don’t apply in direct sunlight and then walk into a dim bathroom.
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My redness dropped 60% by lunch. Breakouts didn’t get worse — the niacinamide actually helped calm one down. But my oil zone needed blotting by hour six.
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Ariana actually put decent skincare in a bottle and priced it like she remembers being broke. I’d rebuy this over half my high-end foundations.