Hourglass Vanish™ Seamless Finish Foundation Stick — Review, Shades & Price

A must!

I love this foundation stick I personally use it to contour it’s so pigmented and it lasts so long I swear it’s probably expired by now but works so good a little hard to blend out but the pigment is worth it

THE BEST FOUNDATION TO EXIST

The best foundation! I’ve been using it for over 10 years. I have 2, I for winter and summer. I get complimented on my skin so often. It’s amazing for my dry skin. Not sure how it would be on oily skin.

A must have ! I will order again :)

I know a lot of people complain about shipment issues but that’s not sephora’s fault, it’s the carrier. This foundation isn’t great for very textured skin as it truly sinks into the skin for “seamless” finish. I love this foundation, It’s full coverage and makes my skin look amazing .

covers everything

A daily must. I use this UNDER other foundation. It covers everything but can look a little too matte and flat, and make my skin feel dry.. But I blend it on with a flattop kabuki and then use another foundation over it to get rid of the flatness.

A must have

Worn this for years, light weight, natural , airbrushed look my go to foundation .

good, not great

good, not great - thicker and harder to blend than I prefer (Lancome is easier, imo) and the color is not cool toned as described but there is good coverage

I love the product and the feel of this. The packaging is annoying and the makeup broke in the tube. It’s easy to rescue though. Glides on very nicely

This foundation was amazing for me, when I had oily skin, but now it breaks apart my makeup and leaves patches

Best foundation of all time frfr

Apply on back of hand and then buff into skin with a brush, it’s gonna give your airbrushed looking skin

Using for years!!

This stick is soo nice and thick yet still smooooth and can be used on the go as well..! So essentially, the BEST concealer for the FULL coverage look!

Not for oily skin I tried it for about 4 days and it separated really badly when I would sweat

Use as a bronzer, you beautiful goddesses

Best foundation stick! I use it as a bronzer and my only complaint is that it took me so long to purchase. It’s everything. I probably won’t use any of my other bronzers now.

Holy Grail

This is a perfect foundation and paired with the Vanish primer and Vanish concealer, my makeup looks like a dreammmmmm. I set it all with Hourglass’ Veil powder. I think the people complaining of the stick breaking off are twisting it up way, way too high and the ones upset with how it looks just aren’t good at working with makeup and/or cream formulations

Pretty solid

Very good coverage, very easy to blend out. Shades tend to run a bit yellow, emphasizes uneven skin texture and doesn’t cover up active acne very well

Unsatisfied

Wasn’t satisfied with this product. It broke up and was stuck inside the tube and cap. Also, set in fine lines and pores. I won’t be purchasing again.

Best stick foundation for combo-skin!

This is one of the best stick foundation I've tried. If you're a 0 Neutral in the Dior Stick, choose 2.5 Alabaster in Hourglass, and it'll look perfect on you, just like it did on me. I blend it with a brush (Saie Foundation) and it's super easy & seamless. On top of that, I add stick blush and a bit of translucent powder, and it looks quite natural. I have to powder my nose and forehead after 5 hours (but that happens to me with all foundations). The packaging is luxurious but not too heavy...

Love it

I’ve repurchased so many times now. This is my holy grail for foundation. Application is so smooth & convenient. I love the stick applicator and formula consistency

Dry and not easy to blend

Dry and not easy to blend, even though it’s marketed to mature skin…

Didn't work for me!

It makes my skin looks dry. My pores which aren't visible normally pops out crazily. It's a bit difficult to blend, even after blending it doesn't feel blended. For this price, it could be better! For

In my every day makeup routine

I love the consistency of this foundation and it looks amazing on my skin. I have combination skin and by the end of the day the foundation still looks nice on my skin. It is buildable. I would buy again. It has become my go to foundation

Flawless

This gives a very flawless skin-like finish and you barely have to use any of it!

Swatch in person

I love the formula but I feel like the colors are just not perfect. This looks like a neutral on the website but in person it pulls really yellow - and I am a true neutral!

Mostly Great

I love the finish of this product. It’s gorgeous on the skin. The only negative thing I have to say about this product is that I’ve barely used it and the entire stick broke off into my lid. I kept it rolled down to prevent this but it happened anyway. Luckily, I’m still within my 30 day window so maybe I can have it replaced or get another foundation similar to it for the same price. We’ll see I guess. Everything other than the stick breaking off was great. It looks beautiful and you can do...

My Current Foundation

I have Linen & my skin looks so pretty so soft & natural, I have a little oil on t zone so I only use it on the rest of my face. My primer is la roshe posay moisturizer & thermal water, & milk power grip primer. Its long lasting finish 😍

Must have

I have bought this product again and again for years. Truly a great product that actually covers every imperfection. I love this as a full coverage concealer.

Just ok

Decent color matches but very drying - not good if you have dry skin. I expected more especially for the price.

Big disappointment

I was very excited to try but it went back to the store! It’s dry feeling & just doesn’t blend into the skin effortlessly. The skin was not skinning at all. Huge disappointment!

Underwhelmed

I had such high hopes and ended so disappointed. Firstly, the product was stuck in the cap when I opened it. However, I was disappointed because of how patchy it looked and how bad it looked on my dry skin.

Horrible cheap packaging

I have never been so disappointed with a Sephora product before. This is the worst quality packaging I have ever had with a product. The entire stick of foundation falls out as soon as I open the new package. I return it assuming it may have just been a faulty item. I open the new one and it seems fine until I go to use it a second time and the entire stick of foundation is stuck in the top on the package and I can’t get it out. Such a waste. Fix your packaging. Embarrassing for a 60 dollar product

The best foundation I’ve found!

This is the best foundation I’ve found—and I’ve tried many, many, many different ones. The key is to put a little dot on each side of your jawline (don’t press hard, just a gentle swipe) and on your chin, one on each side of your cheek, a dot on your nose and one or on your forehead. Buy the hourglass foundation brush and buff it in. It doesn’t settle in my fine lines and my skin looks smooooth. I top it off with a light coat of ambient lighting palette and set it with a very light coat of...

terrible packaging, good shade match

PACKAGING SUCKS! within 4 uses the stick completely fell out of the tube and comes out again every time i use it now. it’s also pretty messy. Giving 3 stars because the shade match and coverage are perfect, but for this price is crazy. never buying again.

No pilling! Works with combination skin! Creamy!

Really lovely creamy formula. It's not drying at all and no pilling!!!! I can be a bit oily and then also a bit dry in areas, this handles that and balances it all out. I won't lie, I use this with Merit's foundation stick blending brush (used when I purchased their foundation) and it works amazingly with Hour Glass.

BEST bronzer

I have light medium skin but I use shade 15 as my stick contour/bronzer and it’s truly better than any other bronzer I’ve tried.

No no no!

I was so excited to try this product, but it was so underwhelming. It didn’t give any coverage and highlighted all pores. After using it just for a day I broke out with worst acne I have had in a while! It took me a long time with various skincare products to get clear skin and this foundation stuck just ruined it in one day!

Medicore and underwhelming

For the price point, I was expecting a whole lot better. I purchased this hoping to have it as my main foundation/concealer, but it has so many negatives. First, it is very pigmented (which is fantastic), but it clings to wrinkles and pores. It is also very tough to spread and blend. I have used beauty blenders and different brushes and have finally settled on using my fingers to move the foundation around. In hopes of getting it to work well, I have used different bases under it. I've used...

Extremely underwhelming and mediocre

For the price point, I was expecting a whole lot better. I purchased this hoping to have it as my main foundation/concealer, but it has so many negatives. First, it is very pigmented (which is fantastic), but it clings to wrinkles and pores. It is also very tough to spread and blend. I have used beauty blenders and different brushes and have finally settled on using my fingers to move the foundation around. In hopes of getting it to work well, I have used different bases under it. I've used...

The product itself is good formulation wise. However, it’s unacceptable that you pay this much for a foundation stick and it breaks after 2 days…just get the merit one it’s cheaper and it doesn’t break as easily

Crease under eyes

I am very disappointed with this product as it looks cakey and patchy on my skin. Had to buy a new one from another brand. Note i have a normal skin not oily or dry

My go to contour!!

I loveeee this! The formula is amazing!! And i haven’t had any breakouts either! It’s been a few weeks too!

NUMBER 1

So pretty!! It is very natural and by far is better than nars or two faced !

The color shade math is great, but it seems to separate on areas of dry skin with time easier than other concealers, especially if I use it straight from the applicator. I find it easier to use with a buffing brush, tapping it everywhere after concealer as an overall wash of foundation. I like how it's not shiny but a more natural skin finish, but the only problem is how it accentuates dryness.

Amazing foundation, great coverage!

So far one of the best foundation I’ve tried. My top one is Dior, but this one is dangerously close to beat it. Stays all day, no greasy feeling, easy to apply, no cake look. Just one suggestion: use just as mail amount.

RUN DONT WALK

The foundation stick is one of the best products that gives full coverage, matches well with my skin, and stays ON the whole day. It doesn't dry me out or make it oily either!! LOVE IT

It’s a decent product however I don’t think shade 7.5 is a proper neutral shade. So docking one point for that.

Full coverage

This is my go to. I love it because it’s full coverage, especially if you have facial hair I suffer from PCOS.

beautiful and creamy

i bought this in hopes to replace my hourglass concealer. i always let my concealer dry a little before blending it in and i was hoping this would be a similar texture! it is a little more oily and actually lighter coverage but beautiful! than the concealthan

Great coverage.

I use this as a concealer more than a foundation. It works great to cover blemishes and dark spots. It’s very full coverage but not cakey. A little goes a long way. I have been using for years and will continue. Minus one star for the price.

BUY IT NOW

THE BEST FOUNDATION! From the moment I first applied this product I was amazed. Super creamy without the oiliness. Great application and easy to work with. Good coverage without being too heavy in feeling.

Favorite Foundation

Amazing product! Recommend by a Sephora Employee and have been buying this ever since. A little bit goes a long way with applying this foundation stick. I have oily skin, so you have to pair it with a good powder and setting spray

Very creamy!

Very creamy and gives that perfect warm bronze contour. Glad I tried it out.

This is an amazing creamy product that is easy to work with a little bit of long way, and I love the versatility and ability to travel with this item this is my third tube that I have purchased so that means a lot 

Love it

I actually love this product. It looks so good on my skin. And a little goes a long way. The coverage is awesome as well. Will be sticking to this for now on.

Since it is a stick, it’s difficult to blend unless you’re colouring over your whole face. Not worth the price

Silky full coverage

Really love how this looks and feels on the skin! Just as long as you hydrate / prime your skin beforehand. I do feel like you need to use more than the recommended “stamps” on the skin.

best for me!

I got this foundation stick few months ago. tbh I really didn't like the product until I used it as a concealer. if you use it with nourishing cream and use it as a concealer and then put foundation on, this will be the best product you have ever used.

Favorite foundation after 25 years of trying a ton

This is my favorite foundation. I used to always try different foundations but I've been using this for 4 years. A little goes a really long way. A lot of coverage without being cakey. Yes, at the end of the stick it becomes a little bit impossible to turn the stick back down but if you just leave the cap off you can still use it. When that happens I just buy a new stick. I'm giving it five stars because it really is that good in my opinion.

One of my favorites

I love this foundation, it gives a nice velvety smooth look. I have really dry skin and would recommend this.

Impressive

This is the best cream/stick foundation I've found so far. Has decent longevity for a cream foundation, doesn't settle into fine lines. Minimal creasing. Gives a nice finish to skin without looking cakey. I'd buy again!

My perfect shade match

The best foundation ever. I finally found my shade match. The finish is so flawless I didn’t need a setting spray.

Repurchased

This is probably the only foundation after PMG that I actually finished in a year and repurchased. Stays on, light to realistic full coverage without looking Cakey. I have normal skin , quite dry in winter .

A favorite!

I’ve been using this product for over a year now. It’s seamless and full coverage! A must to have in your makeup bag!

great product but the packaging is just not it. it breaks way too easily and this is way too expensive for it to be doing that.

Favorite foundation!

I was honestly kind of nervous to try a stick foundation but wow does it look nice. I have texture skin and lots of acne scars on my face. It covered my redness and my scars. This can definitely be turned into a medium to full coverage foundation.coverage foundation. My skin type is also combination and I feel like after wear, this doesn’t separate or make my face oily. This picture was taken without any filters! Definitely going to purchase again when I run out!

❤️❤️

I find it can be a little Cakey if I apply it directly to my skin, but if I apply it to a brush it looks amazing! Even though it’s a foundation, it has enough coverage and blendibility for me to use it to spot conceal

Breaks easy

Ordered this product a few weeks ago because I knew my Mario one would be running out soon… this is only my second use of this product and it broke. I’m very disappointed as it’s a very high price point and I no longer have the box

My top pick

I’ve been using this for years. It’s the perfect under eye and facial spot touch up stick. I use this every day. It’s my top 3 must haves. 10/10 love this

Broken

It has always been one of my fav product but received this shipment broken complete disaster 😔

Buy in store and check before purchasing!!

I ordered it online and when it arrived it was extremely damaged. I unscrewed the lid and the entire stick was broken off, melted and in the cap. $66 is a ridiculous amount to pay for a product that has poor design and packaging.

Won’t go back to any other foundation

This foundation is amazing. I use a lighter color for my foundation and a darker as a contour. It blends well and has last on my face for over 10 hours.

horrible… dose not blend. dry. and cakey do not recommend

Don’t buy

This foundation is NOT good at all. At least for my combo skin, it’s patchy & dry . I tried both a beauty blender and brush to blend it out and it’s just not it.

Received broken off and product stuck inside in the lid. Waste.

Must have foundation

Best foundation I have used in years can’t put it down, Matte not too oily and pretty high coverage, makes skin look smooth

The foundation gets compliments every time!

Smooths on easily with a foundation brush. I recommend a non-natural bristle brush. The blend is perfect. Easy to match into an appropriate color. Start small—-add more if you want more coverage

Wears well, a bit challenging to blend

This foundation does as it says it will, but.I find it thicker than most and harder to blend. Once blended it stays clean and wears well. If you want a matte foundation that provides full coverage, I recommend this Hourglass. Just know that even with a primer, it takes longer to blend.

Contour stick

I used this as a contour stick instead of foundation and thankfully so. It sits well on the skin, just hard to blend out!

Broken never used

Broken and made a mess never used and it was broken

Daily makeup

Love this product it’s soooo good and easy to use. It’s My daily foundation for work/ or for an event. I really love it! I recommend it if you are looking for something on the go! Love it!

do not buy this if you have big pores and texture, it looks so bad .

Best stick foundation

Great Stick foundation that does not get too cakey and pairs nicely with the Hourglass concealer. Also does not break me out as most traditional stick foundations tend to do. Best way is to properly set the skin and apply light to medium coverage, using concealer for the troubled areas. You can get full coverage but like most other makeup- it wont look skin like and will get cakey as the day goes.

Went in store and purchased this product. When I opened it it had clearly been used. I’ve attempted 3 times to return in store but the line is literally 15 people deep and I am a mom of a toddler that can not be in that store more than 5 min. Without breaking something

Holy grail stick foundation

I’ve been trying out a couple different stick foundations lately for a quick and easy look. This is by far my favorite I’ve tried. I am a very very oily girl and this did not make me more oily or break me out. It blended better with a brush than a sponge. I love this foundation. Will never go back.

Great

This is a great foundation, if you don’t mind spending a little extra money this is a solid choice!! It applies and blends out nicely!

Perfect finish if you use Veil Primer

I’ve been using this for years, always starting with Hourglass Mineral Primer. The primer makes it very easy to blend. I dot on the foundation on top of the primer, then buff it in lightly with a brush. I think most of the bad results other people report wouldn’t happen if they started with the primer. I realize the two products are pretty expensive, but the results are the best I’ve ever gotten with foundation.

Very cakey on me- even when applying the smallest amount. Never had this issue with any other stick foundation before

Add to cart

Amazing! I highly recommend you try this product. I put a nickel size on my cheeks, forehead, nose, chin and blend with a damp beauty blender. Light weight, full coverage, and very natural looking. Buy it!

So dry

It sinks into every pore and wrinkle, doesn't blend out. It's sooooooo dry. It emphasizes every little dry flake of skin. I expected so much more for the price. Essentially, it would only work for people with really oily skin.

Not for me(

It clamped, and it was hard to blend. Usually I am lazy and use just the fingers, but trying to blend this one, I used everything from my cabinet: brushes and beauty blenders. I had to spend much more time than usual to get a satisfied result.

Perfection

I have mature skin and this is a game changer. Full coverage without looking or feeling heavy. You need to moisturize first, as you should anyway, in order for it to go on smoothly. It also lasts a long time as you don’t need a lot.

not for me sorry

For first 30 minutes liked the stick but after that my skin started getting tingling feeling and small bumps appeared out of nowhere. No idea why and how as never such a think happened. Scared to use it now and returning. Sorry not for me.

Perfect Foundation That Is Seamless

Love this blends seamless and looks like your real skin!

I really like the concept of a stick foundation for quick minimal on the go makeup application but this was too drying. It clumped and crusted on my skin and clung to my dry patches.

Spray your brush with a prep/setting mist!!

I love this foundation. Nice matte/natural finish. Very even coverage. STAMP it into your face, don't swipe. I spray my IT Cosmetics with Rare Beauty's 4-in-1 mist and blend!! Makes it so much easier to work with!

I purchased this item and when I received it the entire stick was broken so I returned the item back and was told I would be refunded which never did happen.

It’s alright

Love the packaging and the coverage is decent.. but really over priced for the amount of product

Expensive but worth it

I have 4 different shades of this, because of the way my face changes around the seasons in NJ. I have maturing skin, not dry, not oily, I'd call it normal. This is a full coverage cream so you need to be exfoliated moisturized and use a PRIMER before you lay this down. It's expensive, but a little goes a long way. I use a stiff round foundation brush but in a rush could use my fingers. If you powder it you must use a minimum of powder, no baking or it will cake. Use a cream blush and cream...

Holy grail

I have repurchased this foundation so many times, it’s the only once I keep buying over and over again! I have combination skin, and this applies really beautifully as long as I moisturize/tone my skin beforehand, and otherwise does not cling to any dry patches or separate. Looks so natural while maintaining high coverage, and doesn’t break down with sweat.

Versatile and beautiful finish

I was surprised at how well this foundation works for my very dry skin. It wears beautifully - I don't feel like I lose any coverage throughout the day and I don't have to touch it up. It doesn't get patchy, either. I found that the best way to apply for my skin type is to rub it on the back of my hand to warm it up, then use a dense brush to apply it from my hand to my face. It looks very natural this way. I also find it easy to customize/build coverage so I can wear it when I want light,...

I love this foundation, full coverage with a natural finish! The only problem is that I need a second shade in order to make my perfect shade!

Love it!

Love this foundation stick. The littlest bit of product gives full coverage without looking heavy. It lasts all day and blends well. The shade ivory is a good match for my light/medium skin with cool undertones.

Not for me

Colour looked a bit off when i applied it but when blended it look great. Loved the texture for oily skin but sadly after a long day it looked patchy and the colour changed on me. When i applied powder it looked dry. Returned it.

It comes with a lot of product and the color match is amazing! I just find it a lit bit hard to blend because I feel like this dry out fast!

Just try it. Holds up in the Alabama heat and looks so natural. A new staple in my makeup bag.

Came broken and the entire stick of foundation was jammed into the lid

Holy grail foundation stick!! A little goes a long way and it blends into skin so nicely!! One of my favorite foundations for a natural and/or a full face look!

Best for full face

I will always have love for this product. It lasted forever for me. I usually don’t wear a full face but if I do this is the product I always reach for.

Nah

I really don’t recommend this. When I wear it, it always gets patchy but at least it looks good from a distance. Also I don’t recommend this if you have really big or open pores.

Must have!

So beautiful! I typically don’t use this alone, funny enough. Instead, I use just a small amount of those to help with problem areas all over my face and blend that out which looks great, and then I go back in top with luminous sick, or the rose inc foundation. So pretty!!

not worth the money

i really wanted to love this foundation but every single time i use it, a couple of hours after applying it separates the worst i’ve ever had a product separate on me.

Must Have

This is the *perfect* touch up stick to carry in your hand bag. Easy to apply with zero mess. Blends beautifully.

Best foundation

I was turned on to this foundation by a professional makeup artist. It’s truly the best foundation I’ve ever tried and makes your skin look filtered. I do mix it with a tiny bit of Mac liquid foundation to bblend jt, and I

Perfect for the days you want a dab of make up or when you’re trying to truly conceal something and help out your tinted moisturizer

I have been using it for years! It doesn’t break out my skin at all!! And gives high coverage and lasts the whole day!! However, for a better result I wear a primer underneath to help keeping my skin moisturized as this a foundation stick!! I highly recommend

My Holy Grail!

this is my holy grail foundation! I love the coverage and how long lasting it is. I have many foundations but this is the one I always reach for. it’s so good!

Patchy, breakdown mess.

Only good point is that it has great coverage. However after about 2 hours it started breaking down and got patchy. Tried 4 different primers ( my fav Hourglass veil, Mac, Stila and One Size), blending with Beauty Blender and Michael Todd's Sonicblend Pro - same results. I have combo skin and I can't even say it was just my t-zone because under my eyes became a mess too. As much as I wanted it it to, this just didn't work for me at all.

Not always consistent for me

I keep wanting to love this make up but if your skin isn’t prepped exactly right and you don’t use the right products with/over it.. it doesn’t look good. Sometimes it’s okay and sometimes my make up takes forever to apply bc my pores look huge and I can’t get it right. It’s frustrating bc it’s not just figuring out “which products make the make up pill” like other make ups, which is easy to figure out/solve. But the gamble is “this might make my skin look fine or like absolute crap” if you...

I’m kinda disappointed with this foundation. I’m not gonna talk about how it looks on the skin but the problem that it doesn’t stick. Like if u accidentally scratch your forehead, you will get a very noticeable patch there. It just sits on the surface and any careless touch to your face will mess up your foundation. And that’s the worst

disappointed

I use the shade porcelain, pink undertone. I bought a new stick about 2 weeks ago and it is soooo yellow and oily. The formulation is absolutely NOT the same!! used it twice, will return.

Favorite foundation❣️

Love the coverage! Higher than most foundations! Easy to blend! I apply the product to my brush instead of directly to my face to control the amount of coverage! Product will last longer this way!

A quick fix before a zoom meeting

The product gives very good coverage but can feel a little heavy. I use this as a quick under-eye cover-up or a highlighter before a zoom meeting, but looks a little cakey in person.

Careful with the shades!

Absolutely loved the formula! I went with Ivory 6.5 because I'm light to light-medium with generally cool tones but can get away with neutral. Ivory was supposed to be cool but it was almost full-blown yellow. I haven't had a match that bad in so long. My best friend and I got a good laugh out of it at least. I looked ridiculous. I still wore it for the day to see if I liked the feel of it and I really did. I'll probably return this shade for now and repurchase in a better shade during a...

SO GOOD. Blends perfectly. A good medium to full coverage. I debated getting this for so long because I have no experience with stick foundations. Just get it!!

I bought this as I needed foundation for my honeymoon and wow I didn’t expect to love as much as I did! I have oily skin and it didn’t look cakey on my skin.

All you need and a little bronzer!

I absolutely love this foundation. It matches my skin perfectly, easy to apply and blend. It feels weightless and wears a long time. I love it. It’s all I use. Never changes color or gets icky in any way.

dislike it at first, love it over time

it's beautiful. I love it. it glides on so nice. I'm running out and can't wait to buy it for the second time. it's very concentrated, so a little goes a lot on your face. I would say use a setting spray after because I felt like it didn't stay put. like I would blow my nose, and you can see all the foundation wipe off completely or move my hair from face. You can see the finger stokes on my forehead. so you need to really set this foundation because it doesn't set. it was kinda hard to use...

Wanted to love it but couldn’t :(

Upon application, the product is really smooth and gives great coverage. Throughout the day, my makeup creased, separated, and became extremely cakey. I thought it was the primer I used that made my makeup separate (I used the rat ha liquid silk canvas) but then I tried it out with the elf power grip and I got the same results.

Love this on its own

After using this product for a month I don’t regret paying the price I did! I will be honest it is a little yellow for my undertones but it is the perfect combination of things for a foundation.

Only foundation I will wear for years to come

High coverage. Natural finish. Been my go to foundation for years. I buy nude and light beige and mix them up. Wish there were more neutral shades but i will wear this for years to come. Perfect for full face high coverage or spot concealing.

LOVE! Beautiful coverage and Flawless finish

I love the coverage this gives me! My face tends to be very red and this conceals my redness without any color corrector! If your skin is on the dry side like mine I recommend the Hourglass Vanish primer with this foundation! It makes this foundation look flawless on my dry skin!

Not for the dry skin girlies

Color match is insane, this matches my skin tone perfectly. Unfortunately, I can’t make this work with my dry skin. Even when I exfoliate and moisturize, this emphasizes dry patches that aren’t even there.

Hands down my favorite foundation. It looks so beautiful on my skin. It isn’t as full coverage by the end of the day versus when I first apply it but it still looks amazing regardless. It covers all of my acne scaring which is a huge plus for me,

Wow!!!!

This foundation is hands down, the absolute best thing out there in the cosmetic world, honestly. I have mine in the shade Golden and it's so good that I can't even explain it, seriously. Love you Hourglass

Love it

I use this as a bronzer because it has such a great Color line that Actually matches my natural tan Color the packing is very sleek hourglass is underrated

Youtube made me buy this!!!!

I was watching a makeup tutorial video and she showed about stick fountain..... OMG!!!! This is my second day of trying this and I'm amazed at how my skin looks. Try this. You won't be disappointed.

Pretty solid

The coverage is good and lasts, but don’t buy if you have dry skin. It clings to dry spots!

Not good

I have used foundation sticks before, like the Bobbi Brown version, so I know what to expect. The Hourglass shade range is great, and the shade I picked matches well. But the texture is terrible. It shows pores and dry patches. It is difficult to blend - I used the Shiseido brush for buffing it in, and I still find it hard to make it look even. I really want to love this but it's not worth the effort given the price.

Loving it!

I have normal to dry skin. I use heavy moisturisers in winter. I typically go for golden/warm undertones and I tried three shades but this neutral (Warm Honey) looked best on me. I wear PMG 15 foundation and Smashbox 3.15 as well. I was looking for a full coverage but natural looking foundation that lasts long on my face, while I was thinking of another stick foundation for ease of use. This one checks all the spots and I love how velvety this looks. If your skin is very dry like mine...

Hour glass Vanish foundation stick !

This foundation , has the perfect shade for me . It matches my skin all the way . I’m happy to say I will be sticking with this foundation because other brands I have tried would seem a tad bit too dark for me . I love my foundation sticks .

I love this foundation so much. It covers so well and the finish is so velvety and beautiful

I wanted to love it!

I did not enjoy this foundation stick! I grabbed it during the VIB sale because I had been looking at it for what feels like forever and the hype just wasn't there for me. I have dry skin and even with a moisturizer - this foundation just stuck to every possible dry patch on my face. I also didn't enjoy the process of applying the stick to my face - I've seen different influencers use it and just swipe it on effortlessly but it tugged on skin and skipped. I'm sure this works really well for...

Wanted to Love But Couldn't

I really wanted to love this product but couldn't. It's fuller-coverage with a natural/satin finish that looks amazing when you first apply it but doesn't last. Within an hour or two, my foundation would start separating and look patchy (normal/combo skin), making my pores look larger. It did this with and without primer, setting powder, setting spray. For the price the amount of product you get isn't really worth it and stick goes quickly. If you have dry skin with zero pores, or want your...

NOPE NOPE NOPE

For some reason I keep buying this foundation after I forget how horrible it is. It clings to every little but of texture, it settles into pores, it separates.. It's just so bad.

Patchy

Does not have good coverage. It is so soft going on but a few hours later it melts off the face and transfers easily. It’s so patchy and shows pores and lines and acne. I was really disappointed. Will be returning.

Beautiful finish

The foundation works wonderful on my skin. I have dehydrated and oily t-zone. I exfoliate my skin often so that dead skin won’t cause trouble when I do makeup. The foundation goes on smoothly and provide Bùi able coverage.

Nope, not for me

I only ordered this because they didn't have my shade in Nars in stock. The coverage is really nice, but I've tried different primers and setting sprays and even moisturizers, but it still cracks and dries out on my face. It looks terrible after two hours! Might work for others, but it's not for me.

My New Favorite Foundation

After using this product for a few months, I'm very impressed with the coverage and finish. This has medium to full buildable coverage. It is great for covering blemishes and acne. I have very dry sensitive skin and this formula works for me. It is very easy to blend with your fingers or brush. It doesn't dry down quickly, so you have time to blend. What I love about this foundation is that it has a skin-like natural finish and doesn't accentuate texture. This product doubles as a concealer...

This is the worst thing foundation I have ever tried. It picks on on all my pores. It breaks up even when set with powder. I would not recommend

full coverage, long lasting

I love this foundation. It fits with my skin well and lasted all night for me. It also can go natural look or full coverage.

I hated how textured this made my skin look. Do not recommend.

Not good!

Doesn’t even remotely stay on. If you sweat, get caught in the rain, or tear up, the foundation is gone. This is with primer, setting powder and setting spray. You can actually see your bare skin in the tracks left behind - not just a little bit of sweaty smudging. We’re talking GONE. Won’t repurchase.

The Best Foundation

This is literally the best foundation I’ve ever used. Goes on evenly, gives a lot of coverage but feels lightweight, looks my own skin when on, feels amazing. Take my money.

Great coverage, nice finish and color match but looks cakey on my skin. I have very oily skin but it looked almost dry and cracked with the foundation on. It was not the formula for me.

Didn't Work For Me

I desperately wanted this product to work for me because I thought a stick foundation would travel more easily than my liquids. This foundation stick glides onto my skin, but I am not able to get a good blend using a foundation brush. Additionally, even with extra hydration underneath, it still makes my skin look dry.

Love this product

Love this. Shell is perfect for me. It covers so well, feels light, and does not drip off when I am outside in this horrible hear and humidity. Just great!

HG Status Foundation

I am an Hourglass fan and their Seamless Finish Foundation Stick is fabulous! Portable, blends easily, and provides light but complexion-perfecting coverage. I have combination acne-prone skin and it feels light and non-greasy. The finish is natural, neither matte nor shiny. Wears beautifully throughout the day. I was matched to Linen by a Sephora associate and it’s the perfect shade for my skin tone.

perfect for my dry skin

I am in love with this foundation. I was nervous to try a stick foundation as I have dry skin on my cheeks and I have to be careful what I use. I start out with a small amount and then add more to get my desired coverage. I also apply this with a beauty blender. I have to hold the tip of the stick to my face to warm it up otherwise I can’t get any on my face. I haven’t notice it sticking to my dry skin or highlighting my light peach fuzz! It also helps calm down my redness some. The only...

don’t buy it

The product is trash! Leaves cake like strokes at the face.

Awesome!

Recently bought this and I am in love! Beautiful on the skin!! Highly recommend this product!

worth it

This is a little pricy but it’s definitely worth it. It can act as a concealer & foundation depending on the person. U just have to find your color and it’s really amazing. No piling up all these different layers, one & done with this. I went with NUDE at first but NATURAL was definitely better.

This gives the skin an amazing finish and makes my skin looks airbrushed. I am in love with this product. It is my new go to for foundation.

Dry looking on skin.

This made my skin look very dry. It covers well, but no matter how moisturized my skin was, this would end up looking dry. Was disappointing considering I had been wanting to try it for a long time. Colour was on par though for colour match.

flawless finish

The only foundation for me hands down! Finish is natural and does not look like you’re wearing any foundation. Absolutely best foundation.

AMAZING

Seriously amazing for my dry skin. Looks flawless. I’ve always used tinted skin tints (huda glowish, Becca light shifter, Charlotte beautiful skin) but this tops it all!! It’s even more beautiful paired with the hourglass concealer. I’ve always struggled with creasing under my eyes ALWAYS & this doesn’t crease!!! I’m obsessed with combo!

yes

I love this foundation! I have super dry skin and it looks amazing. Just make sure you probably prep your face before using

I have dry skin so I was expecting this to look terrible but I was so surprised because it is so full coverage but it still doesn’t feel like there’s a ton of makeup on your skin, it also looked like a filter was on my face, I loved it!

It was nice and creamy but not my favorite contour

get it

Its looks very good. Its smooth, blurring and it doesn’t get in fine lines 10/10

100% recommend

Makeup still looked flawless after having it on all day (98° weather). Product applied beautiful on my dry skin, before applying product I used their mineral primer.

Coupled with my Mia (foundation brush + HG’s foundation has consistently been reliable in claiming to be an actually seamless finish.

Holy Grail High Coverage Foundation

Surprised by the polarizing reviews on this! I absolutely love this foundation. It is my holy grail for special occasions as I do not wear foundation otherwise. It photographs beautifully. The colour Shell is the perfect match for my skin. For reference I am somewhere between NW15 and NW20 at Mac depending on the season. This foundation is high coverage, and I suspect the people complaining about it being cakey are applying far too much at once or as much as they would apply if it were a...

this is a serve. amazing coverage, not transfer proof but transfer resistance. I use a small flat brush and take the product and put it on specific places. the coverage is good enough to use for spot concealing without it looking unnatural and cakey. pretty packaging as well thats great for travel!

nope

The shade range/ undertones of this foundation is pathetic. I’m light- medium and rosy and every single shade is too light, too dark, or orange!!! Super orange!!! I’ve wanted to try this foundation for years and years. I’ve gone to the store and swatched them all. Left it on and went home to different lighting. They are all horrible. I’m disappointed how long this foundation has been hyped up but yet they don’t make alterations to ranges

I have mixed feelings about this. I used to use it frequently and then stopped for awhile (didn’t wear much makeup during the pandemic). I just bought a new one and either my skin has changed or the formula has changed because it just doesn’t blend or sit the way it used to. It sort of just sinks into my pores, even with a hydrating moisturizer and primer. I love the convenience of the stick, but I’m not sure I’ll continue to use this as religiously as I once did.

The stick was broken when it came in the mail. :((

My #1 in a Pinch!

Smear and go! This foundation stick has helped me out so much when I don’t have time to do a full face, it perfectly matches my skin tone and settles with a natural finish! I love how easy and quick it is to apply, while also lasting the whole day without fail! Definitely in the top 5 foundations I've ever tried!

Didn’t love this for my dry mature skin type. I could see someone with good skin loving this though. Just not for me as it did emphasize all my flaws and felt quite heavy.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! So easy to use and blends like a dream! Couldn’t be happier with this product!

HELP! Foundation Is Stuck On Other End Of Tube!

I haven’t used it yet but I ordered this online awhile back and the foundation is stuck on the other end of the stick, so it’s on the cap side. I’ve been trying to shake it or leave it turned so it would fall back down to the side it should be on, but haven’t had any luck. Anyone else have this happen or any suggestions??? I really don’t wanna have to scrape it out and ruin it.

i don’t know!

I have many mixed feelings about this foundation! I liked the consistency of it, it blended well with my favorite foundation brush, and even though I took a random guess at my shade online, it matched me fairly well. It was easy to build up coverage in the areas I needed, without the texture getting funky or thick. After applying, it looked amazing! It looked like I really wasn’t wearing any foundation, even though it is quite high coverage. It looked ever so slightly luminous which I...

I gave you my heart.. and you broke it.

I tried to love this foundation, most of my favorite mua YouTubers rave about it. But it just did not work with my skin. I'm a licensed esthetician, and no matter what i tried i couldn't get this foundation to work for me. (I tried different moisturizers, serums and primers to set my skin before using this, nothing worked.) I also found it super strange that this foundation made my blemishes so much worse. They seemed more profound, and then taking off my makeup i could tell i was more...

Really nice foundation

I think it's a very good product. However, people need to make sure they have a good moisturizer underneath whether you have oily or dry skin. A nice dimethicone primer in addition will make this foundation look seamless. A little goes a very long way. You can just use small swipes over certain areas. I love how my skin looks with this stick foundation.

hourglass stick foundation

If you have oily skin. Do not buy this foundation. I bought this because I heard people rave about how good it was. And I like alot of other hourglass products. When I tried to apply it just sat on top of my skin and would not blend in. It was very hard to get to melt into the skin and I was never able to completely blend it in. It is a very thick and stiff foundation. And as far as the wear goes. Hah! It never dried down completely. And completely melted off of my face. Lol I looked like a...

Love It!

One of the best foundations ever. I love how creamy it is and I love that I can wear it without powder on my dry skin. I even have two shades so I can wear it all year round!

it's a pass from me

I should've listened to my consultant, this just sat on top of my face and made me look cakey, it also brought out all my blemishes and highlighted my whiteheads. I was expecting full coverage but could see all my skins unevenness in tones and textures. I recognize this could've been from my skin care routine which is why it's 2 stars instead of 1, I also like the stick form foundations but I'm otherwise not a fan.

I wanted to love you…

I have a ton of Hourglass products I’m super happy with and was pumped to try this stick. Color match was good for my fair, cool toned skin nowhere that’s where any positives stopped. This stuff SITS on skin and was like trying to blend out dried out putty. It settled into pores and highlighted every dry patch of skin I had. So disappointed!

one of my favorites

I saw some of the negative reviews and wanted to weigh in. I LOVE this foundation. I have combination and sensitive skin. I use their veil primer before applying (which is my favorite primer for a plethora of different reason) and it creates a very nice base that makes applying the foundation easy as cake. You do not need a lot of product as it is a bit tacky & blends out easily (I use their recommended foundation brush for this but any compact brush will do the trick); it’s definitely...

Hard pass

I returned this after 2 attempts to make it work. It sat on top of my skin and looked so cakey and patchy. Didn’t blend well. I was looking for a stick foundation that was super hydrating and creamy and this was NOT it. It just didn’t blend and looked so obvious. It didn’t wear well either throughout the day. Hard pass.

this is the fairest shade that comes in a neutral undertone and it’s very dark, not fair at all and has yellow undertones. i’d try the lighter fair shades but they don’t have a neutral

I know this is an unpopular opinion but I wasn’t impressed by this foundation. It wasn’t super easy to blend out. Also the foundation color was a bit off despite getting color matched. It may have oxidized? Not a bad foundation but I would spend $40+ on a different foundation.

Goes on very easy. Buildable to full coverage. Not caky! I really like this product and will be buying again

a true holy grail

i always come back to this. quick, easy to apply and blend. a few small swipes to forehead, cheeks and chin for flawless medium coverage with a natural/satin finish. doesn’t look cakey if you don’t overdo it. can sometimes cling to dry spots but not a problem with a light moisturizer underneath. its so mess-free, i don't use liquid foundation anymore.

Awesome! Must Order from Sephora-best quality

Absolutely LOVE! If you have sensitive but oily skin, you should try this! Great coverage, gentle and flawless look! Best experience ordering from here- quality product!

lasts a long time

I’ve been using this product for years. Lasts forever! A little goes a long way. Apply too much and it will look cakey. It works best when used with the hourglass brush intended for it . Hides blemishes well

amazing

Best luxury foundation by far! It blends easily and is extremely full coverage. It’s my go to when my skin has some break outs because it feels so light on my skin, yet still covers everything that I need it to!

My Favorite

I love this foundation stick. It gives amazing coverage without feeling heavy on my face and doesn’t look cakey on my skin. It also lasts throughout my long shifts at work.

Best & most consistent concealer stick on market

Still THE best concealer stick on the market... I've been using the Hourglass Vanish stick in Warm Ivory consistently for at least 6 years now. I have olive combo skin with some hyperpigmentation issues. I have tried many others, including the Huda concealer stick (in toasted coconut), the Tarte concealer stick, and the Kat Von D Apple compact (Medium 039). The only one I like is the Kat Von D, and I currently use it in unison with the Hourglass. I rotate foundations between NARS natural...

I ordered this online using the color match tool. When the product arrived I was uncertain of the shade. I happen to visit a Sephora store during the holidays and to my surprise there was an Hourglass rep in the store that matched me perfectly. I LOVE this foundation. A little goes a long way and the coverage is buildable without looking or feeling caked on. I also use the hourglass vanish concealer. “Hourglass….my skin likes you!” Lol

pretty, buildable, maybe not for super dry skin

I have dry skin and this is a tiny bit drying on my skin, but overall left my texture smoothed it out and overall appearance healthy looking. It’s really pretty and I like how you can build up the coverage as needed by adding more.

Favorite foundation. I have dry skin. It’s my perfect match. You can build it medium to high coverage. Not messy. I have been using this foundation for about 4 years.

Love it!

I absolutely love this product. It’s my first time ever using an actual “high end” brand. I was not disappointed about spending the money. I will be repurchasing this again.

Easy to apply and great coverage

I like a lot of coverage with my foundations. This provides this but without any sort of cakey feel that can come with liquid foundation.

Full Out!

I wear NARS in Vienna typically and match BUFF so well! This coverage is FULL - mix this with the Nars Sheer Glow foundation and you will be living! I have gone throw two of these sticks easily and I use it for special occasions because it's so pricey!

don’t like it

If I could leave 0 stars I would. It is not a long wear foundation, it literally shows every single pore I have in my face. Worst foundation I have ever used to be honest

Wish I didn’t throw away the box to this so I could return it. Looks super cakes and emphasizes pores. Not long wearing at all.

Good Every Day Coverup

Nice for a quick coverup after I moisturize. I dot it on the red and brown spots, blend it in with my fingers and that’s it! Full coverage with a natural finish. I guess I’m using it like a concealer, but I prefer this texture instead. The shade Shell, which is a perfect match. If you want to apply it like regular foundation, I would imagine it can get cakey and I wouldn’t recommend that.

NOPE

This is SO bad. I am not sure why but I keep trying it thinking I will love it eventually. I don't. It applies and sets really pretty. But then, it settles into every single pore I have. It also shows any texture you have. This somehow manages to look drier than powder foundation on me. I say this is a strong pass but I know others love it.

Favorite Product at Sephora Ever

Best foundation hands down. I went on a foundation testing spree and tried Nars, Urban Decay, Giorgio Armani, It Cosmetics, and more. This is the best foundation by far. I have oily/combination skin, and it holds up great. It works amazing with all setting powders and concealers - I have yet to find one that this foundation doesn't work with. It is blurring and medium-coverage but you can build it to be more full-coverage. I get so many compliments when I use this foundation. Get it you...

yes!

This is amazing. For everyone saying it’s cakey or doesn’t blend well they aren’t using it right! It’s concentrated so doesn’t take much. You have to use a foundation brush or blender and work it into your skin. Looks natural, does not settle into the creases. Lasts all day. Makes your skin look perfect!

Full coverage but cakey. No matter how I applied it it didn't look natural.

Best foundation!!

I have been searching for a good foundation and this is by far the best I have ever tried. I'm so glad I bought it! I'm someone who really struggles with creasing and foundations settling into fine lines on my face making me look way older. I applied this foundation with the tarte airbrush finish foundation brush and it looked so natural and beautiful. It didn't crease at all, even after hours of wear.

why is this such a cult favorite?

This sucked. Lol… like $50 for a foundation that is DRY as the desert and doesn’t blend??? Nope. Jaclyn Hill raves about this, yet claims she has dry skin. How on earth would anyone dry use this? I expected SO much more. I’m not even dry and this made me look like a sponge. Getting returned.

Why did I wait so long…??

Why did I wait YEARS to try this?! It’s so good. I used a beauty blender to blend it out - and my skin looked so smooth and just the right amount of glow. It’s super creamy and easy to blend out. I think I’m in love. ❤️

My Favorite Foundation

This is my favorite foundation for my sensitive skin!! I’m allergic to sooo many foundations. I’ve probably tried every high end foundation there is. And this is one of the few that doesn’t break me out, even if I accidentally sleep in it. I love that it has a natural finish. I hate luminous, radiant or matte finishes. This looks like skin. My skin is very dry though, so I have to use Tatcha to cleanse and moisturize for this foundation to look amazing.

nice

Perfect . I have dry skin I use beauty blender it’s work amazing..

100%love it

Best foundation i have ever used in a while The coverage is amazzzzzzzzzing , Love it Smooth and glow finish look .

heavy duty dewy

This foundation is heavy duty! However, it makes you look like a doll. If you are oily I would stay away! It gets very dewy throughout the day! Veryyyyy dewy. It definitely not an every day foundation for me BUT in pictures? 10/10.

Comfortable, Non-Drying, Medium Coverage

I love this product. I use to not prefer cream foundations but my skin is very dry, so I’ve been trying some out. This foundation doesn’t dry my skin out. It’s comfortable and looks like skin while providing medium coverage. I don’t feel like I need to use a lot and just a little powder sets it enough for me so it doesn’t feel like it’s going to slide around. I’ve tried the Hourglass brush but I prefer a wet beauty sponge.

Awful. Awful. Awful.

Wow. I’m actually reeling over how bad this product is. Thick, cakey, impossible to blend out. Settled into every pore I have. I even bought their expensive foundation brush. Do not buy.

applies too thick, not natural

Bought this product after ABH discontinued their foundation sticks. Initially i was desperate to find a stick foundation and sephora doesnt have many options, so i was recommended this one. I find such a hard time with this product because it applies so thick and looks so obvious and doesnt blend well. Not natural at all and makes the pores and the skin texture look weird. Whenever i have used it i always ended up wiping it off. I wish i returned it in the time frame but i didnt and now...

I recently switched from a CC cream to this. This is the first foundation I have ever owned, and I am hooked. I love the control it gives you in application and how easily it is buffed into the skin for a great finished look. I have dry skin so I use an oil primer before which makes the coverage really buildable and easy to blend. Then use a setting powder after. Magic. Great for a makeup novice that wants to look good, but has limited skills.

amazing coverage an it’s buildable

Great coverage. It’s buildable and works amazing with sensitive skin. Looks really natural too.

good product but breaks easily

i got this to use as a contour and the product it’s self works great! but only after a few uses the stick inside of it broke so that every time i open it the wrong way it falls out and it messed up the top so now it makes the contour very difficult. the picture is of the top after it was dropped. considering how much it was for it to break like that i would not consider buying unless you are ok with it being broken.

I have very mixed feelings about this product. When I sampled it in store I loved it but when I got home it changed. It's not as full coverage as I first thought and the product is really hard to work with. I spend so much time trying to get it to blend out and most times I'm not satisfied with the final result. It's not a quick application so if you have the time then go for it but for quick and easy, she ain't it.

I have tried so many foundations I lost count. Hourglass is amazing. I have combo skin and this does not look greasy,coverage is fantastic.

Worth. Every. Penny. !!!

Love this foundation! It is the perfect amount of full coverage and doesn't feel too heavy on my skin. I have horrible cystic acne and this foundation really helps bring me more confidence. Hands down the best foundation I have tried!

Wow! I usually hate all face makeup but this blends so well and you only need a tiny bit! Super quick and efficient!

*returned*

a little bit too dry (thick) for my liking, when my sensitive skin dont breath enough it gets agitated. would def try this again when my skin get back to its normal condition :)

Emphasizes texture and pores

This is the worst foundation I've ever used, and I've used a lot. I was looking for something with a radiant, luminous, dewier finish which this is, but not in a good way. When first applied, this foundation looked very nice on my skin and I set it using the hourglass veil loose powder (which I love and use all the time with other foundations). I went out to dinner with friends and when I came home and looked in the mirror I was disgusted by what my skin looked like. The foundation separated...

Great!!!

This foundation is great! It matches my skin color , it feels great , stays put and looks fresh for a long time. It’s easy to use, especially when I just want to cover certain areas of my face. It blends well and looks like natural , perfect skin.

The foundation has a flawless look to it. It is not oily, nor is it matte. It is also buildable. I use multiple layers, and it does not look too cakey. I use it for both foundation and concealer. Highly recommend.

Full coverage

This is my favourite foundation stick. I have some acne marks and it covers them really well. The only issue I see is that I have a hard time removing it. It really sticks to your skin. My recommendation is not to apply too much as it covers really well with just a little bit. Easier to remove after

Love this stick foundation. I bought the brush that goes with this foundation and it made the makeup go on really nice, but I found out that for me this foundation goes on really nice with a wet beauty blender. It looks very natural. I don’t pile it on I just use the three triangles on each cheek and the chin and the forehead oh and one on the nose and this doesn’t cover some spots I have but it looks really natural which I like.

Got crusty and weird, doesn't last more than 5 hrs

I gave this one several chances and it did the same thing every time. Looks great upon first application, and then it just breaks up and my skin looks oily after 5 hours or less. I set it with Laura Mercier translucent powder, a gold standard product and obviously not the problem. It especially broke up around my chin and got really patchy and crusty at the 5 hour mark. Such a bummer, I love other Hourglass products but this is not it!! I have tinted moisturizers that wear for much longer...

Terrible.

This is by far the worst foundation I have ever bought from Sephora. I had high hopes after reading all of the reviews and speaking with a store associate. My skin is on the dryer side, and I get hormonal acne. I used a light moisturizer and primed before applying, and used a translucent setting powder along with a setting spray. It looks beautiful right after you apply it, but has no lasting power. After about 2 hours it starts to separate on my skin and brings out the any fine lines...

Wish I would have returned it now it’s too late. I have combination skin and it was heavy and it emphasized texture.

Has great coverage, but doesn’t blend that nicely on skin, and feels too thick

I could have a misunderstanding with what is light or medium. It is too dark for me and I do not like stick. Even though I do not prefer stick, but this one works much better than TF. If you want to buy one stick foundation, this could be a good choice for you. One other thing I don’t like is the smell of the foundation, it is pretty strong compared to all other foundation I have in the past.

HOLY GRAIL

This foundation stick is AMAZING, I wasn’t expecting such beautiful application and beautiful coverage. This is a must in my makeup routine, also good for light makeup days and quick touch ups. Love love love

what is this magic?!

This is the stuff you use on top of your sunscreen this summer. Those who are commenting on it being cakey are probably applying too much product. Yes it can be cakey if you draw it on unprepped skin, but why would you want to use that much product? This stuff is darn pricey! I find less is more here and dotting it on top of a cream/primer/sunscreen/face oil is key (that is my experience anyways). Good coverage and VERY buildable. I’m happy with the the light/weightless feel this gives too....

CAKE!!

Super FULL COVERAGE, I don’t see the “seamless” part because it emphasizes all texture. Honestly one of the worst foundations I’ve ever tried. When I put it on it blends out like a dream it’s just SUPER heavy.. throughout the day it gets worst. It starts to break up and separate. Really awful foundation not sure what the hype is about

Overall Lovely

Loved to use this foundation for a full coverage day. My only problem was how it would sometimes look a tiny bit cakey or it would show my pores. I would usually warm the foundation with my foundation brush so it would be more creamy for my dry skin.

lives up to the hype + price!

I have oily skin (don’t use a primer) and this foundation isn’t going anywhere! I wore it in Cabo recently and now in CA’s heatwave. It covers flawlessly (I use a brush), feels weightless and doesn’t settle into my lines/wrinkles.

Super full coverage and just a little goes along way I say just do one swipe on each cheek and blend! Shouldn’t need more than that honestly Lasts well but isn’t smudge proof My favorite stick foundation so far

Perfect for a lighter day look!

So this is a heavy coverage product but I use it as a concealer, blended out a bit. I use it on top of CEO glow and the Chanel les beige serum, and blend in. I then use bronzer or a contour cream stick to finish off my every day skin (obvs a bit of blush and high lighter too). I’ve used one whole stick and have just ordered a new one. Using it the way I do it lasted me 14 months

Seamless

I had never used a stick foundation, I was skeptical to buy, but I’m so glad I did. This is abeautiful natural finish. It blends into my skin, I put some on my forearm to see the color match and I couldn’t see where I had put it on after a couple of minutes. I’m Dawn in Estee Lauder double wear liquid foundation, and birch in Shiseido Synchro liquid foundation and I used the buff with this stick and it was a very good match. It holds up after I go walking with my husband. I will buy this...

An actual helpful review

I am on acne medication which makes my skin very try, I would reccomned to moisturize before hand. I am an exact match 270C in the Anastasia Beverly Hills foundation but it broke me out so I tried this. It is really amazing, creamy, long lasting BUT THE STICK IS EXTREMELY FRAGILE! I didn't even wind it up to get the product out that much! It also melts VERY easily. I live in California and the weather is normally 60 - 90 Degrees. I left this in the car not in direct sunlight while I ran in...

Full coverage, natural finish! I love this foundation stick!

This foundation is amazing! I was super skeptical when I first bought because I have dry skin, but it blew my mind. I will admit you need a good base to get good results. When I first tried it, my skin was awful and super dry and flaky. Once I got my skin under control, I tried the foundation again and it didn't even look like I was wearing anything. Also with this stick - less is more! The first time I put this one, I drew huge lines over my face and it looked awful. The second time I used...

This is a foundation I’ve bought over and over again. Gives full coverage without looking cakey, I would highly recommend buying the hourglass foundation brush that accommodates this foundation. A beauty blender can make the foundation look unfavorable!

This is by far the best foundation that I have ever tried. Blends so seamlessly while giving you a full coverage look yet appears very natural & light. I will continue to repurchase as it’s the best!

I love this foundation stick it’s so natural but full coverage

holy grail foundation

I HAVE FINALLY FOUND MY HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION. It’s so gorgeous on the face it literally looks like skin. I have some hyperpigmentation that it hid perfectly and I was able to build it up on areas that I wanted without it looking cakey at all. It didn’t break me out either and it stayed on all day. Will repurchase forever!

Broken

Arrived broken. And, even after completing my 4y07 code and doing color match test, selected Sand and color is odd. does not match my skin tone at all. too orangey and showed up darker on my skin. already filed for return.

OMG YESSSS

Best out there. Personally I have already repurchased and I'm not even close to running out. Nars was my favorite but it's moved to #2 since this foundation. Smooth, easily blended. Natural looking finish. Can use a brush or blender with this one

was great, but now not so much.

Hmmm reviewing this is difficult for me because I’ve had two opposite experiences with this product, let me explain... I originally purchased this product after getting a sample in my order, the color was Nude “light/medium with neutral tones”. I normally would consider myself light with warm undertones but decided to try it anyway and the sample really worked for me. I then went and bought a full size in Nude and continued to love the formulation. It was so smooth and silk like, full...

My go-to!

Super comfortable on the skin and blends out effortlessly! It doesn’t look thick or cake-y but provides around medium coverage. It’d be good for someone who wants a natural look

I am not a fan of this foundation. It’s expensive for very little product. It looks gorgeous after you blend it out, but after just a few hours, it seperated severely on me and I was an oil slick. I don’t have very oily skin so I was surprised. I returned this after two wears.

Still looks good after a meltdown

I absolutely love this product. The shades work really well for people with olive undertones such as myself. I do have multiple shades of this product based on how often I go outside these days or the lack of going outside. I have had a full meltdown in this product and it looked amazing afterwards. I have also napped in this foundation and the product still looks good upon wakening. I would recommend only doing one swipe on each cheek and dotting on the rest of the face because very little...

surprisngly cakey and kind of blotchy

This looked really good in the store. And it looks great upon immediate application. But give it 2+ hrs and it looks funny like makes my skin cakey irrespecetive how much ormlittle of it i put. I thought it would be great for touch ups on the go but im order to make it look amy decent i have to apply it with wet sponge and it will still look cakey to some extent. My skin is normal to combination and usually is very hard for a foundation to look dry on my skin but this does. And also...

Great Product - But Buy In Store

Great product - light, but buildable coverage. I used the recommended brush with it and found that worked better than a beauty blender for application. My recommendation would be to buy in-store though. Like many other reviewers, mine showed up cracked in half. I was able to get it back down into the main tube, but pretty disappointed given the price point. I was hoping that Sephora would ship this product more carefully given all the reviews that said it showed up broken.

product was dry and would not blend when applied to skin.

I have pretty normal skin. Not too oily, not super dry - just normal. I tend to experience some oiliness on my face around 5-6 hours of wearing a foundation but I got oily wearing this after less than 2 hours of having it on. The coverage is medium leaning on full, super buildable, applies really smooth and beautifully on the skin + great to contour with. The only problem I have is that it doesn't last on me and it makes me look really oily. I highly recommend this for dry to severely dry...

I bought this without doing much research because I was SO EXCITED to find such a good shade match. For some reason, applying it with a sponge, which is how I typically prefer to apply foundation, seems to make it break down easily, so I always use a brush. The coverage is really good, and overall I like how it looks, but it TRANSFERS SO MUCH! Even with primer and setting spray, I still can't touch my face without product transferring. Probably wouldn't repurchase at this price point.

A pass for me.

Unfortunately, not a fan. I do have rosacea and dark spots, however, this did not cover much. I do heavily rely on concealer, yet still, this did not live up to its description of "full coverage". Also, I wasn't a fan of how it even sat on my skin. I felt like I had to put on a lot and heavily blend it in. I tried it with a kabuki brush and a beauty blender with similar, unfavorable, results. I will give it two stars though because it probably could work on someone who didn't need full coverage.

natural look with great coverage

Best foundation for a natural look and great coverage! I have been using this foundation for over a year now. I have some slight scarring from acne and a bit of redness. This foundation covers all of it without feeling heavy or looking cakey. My skin is oily/combo and I never have any problems with using this foundation. It's super easy to apply and it will last all day.

Amazing for quick, easy makeup application. I use this for my work from home zoom meetings since it's super easy to just swipe on, blend really quick and it's go time. Coverage is medium and it feels comfortable on.

I’ve been really impressed by this foundation! I have an odd skin type: bone dry almost all over but I do get pretty oily only on my forehead. This foundation wears well through the day, doesn’t get cakey or break up on me at all. I apply this with a beauty blender instead of a brush and I absolutely love the finish and coverage. For the past two years I’ve been so dedicated to my HG nars sheer glow, but I’ve found a new love!!

Love the foundation! So worth it! Lasts all day and looks flawless!

Never switching back to liquid foundation

This product maybe a tad expensive but a little goes a long way. It covers acne like a dream!

I love this foundation! Finally a foundation with the right olive undertone! And does not separate throughout the day, even with a mask on! Worth every penny. I have normal/oily skin.

It was good the first two times but it's cakey and patchy after a couple of uses. I'm a combination skin type so it might be good for normal skin.

Need it in my collection

Honestly love this product. I think depending on what you use it for will determine if you like it. Heavy & full coverage but creamy & hydrating. I use it as a “concealer” base under a lightweight foundation. I personally wouldn’t want to not have it in my makeup bag.

HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION

No flashback, looks great, natural looking with covering all my breakouts/redness. I am wearing it in the photos I attached and I think it looks great! I am very happy with this purchase. My go to foundation if I am going to take pictures (or for a date/special event in person).

OUTSTANDING!!!

Hourglass vanish is a wonderful foundation. I am 71 have brown spots, veins, and light wrinkles on my face, a real challenge for most foundations. My secret is to use a light amount of concealer on my worse areas of discoloration. I use Cover girl that i buy at walmart. The secret to applying this type of makeup is to use very,very little foundation. I apply a small amount with my finger tips only,then brush it in well with a good makeup brush(Bobbi Brown). This is important because if you...

BEST foundation I’ve used

This melts beautifully into the skin. It’s like a warm slice of butter that makes your skin look creamy and airbrushed. It’s the perfect blend of not being too matte and not being too dewy. It’s such a luscious texture. I can’t say it enough... it is like butter for your skin.

GREAT

I am not usually a full coverage foundation gal but after the sephora employee matched me with the shell shade, I could not be more impressed! it's the closest to my natural color i've never had and she made this pick while i was wearing a mask!! someone get this woman a raise. i just apply a VERY light layer to help my freckles peek through. using less also means the stick lasts longer :)

It was okay

The coverage was okay and it felt very light on my skin. I was not happy that the product was broken since it cost me $50. I was expecting more product and more

THE BEST FOUNDATION STICK

I have tried endless foundations and on my top favorite foundation list this one ranks on the top. Great coverage and doesn’t emphasize my pores. Doesn’t make my skin looks oily after a while. Glad that i found the perfect shade for my skin.

Great foundation

Love this foundation! Creamy, easy to blend, last all day, great coverage.

WAY to cakey like a crayon

This is almost like a crayon.. it didn’t blend on my face at all. If it gets anywhere close to your eyes it burns. Feel like I got sunscreen in my eyes. Ugh. I had high hopes for this foundation. I was very disappointed.. I couldn’t even use it as a concealer. It’s so cakey on.

Beautiful, FULL coverage

Beautiful, FULL coverage! This foundation is a must, probably the best! I have normal skin and the foundation blended flawlessly and didn’t even need powder. Wasn’t too oily or dry. Love this!

if you have dark spots i would skip out on this product! another negative is that it’s less than the standard size of a typical foundation (1 fluid ounce). i felt so much regret immediately after buying this

It’s a no from me!

Easy application and a nice creamy texture. However, this is more of a medium coverage and it does not last throughout the day. I will not repurchase!

Très difficile à travailler (pinceau ou les doigts ou éponge). Je ne le recommande pas!

I used to not like this product and it sat in my drawer unused. Recently I tried it out again and realized that you really do just need the smallest amount for amazing coverage. When I originally tried this product, I was using way too much product and it would leave me looking cakey and oily. Now that I’ve figured out how to properly apply it, it looks amazing!

Bad.

Yikes, this stuff was pretty terrible. I tried with and without a primer, and it didn't seem to matter - it didn't cover much, slid around, never really set/dried down, and just looked really cakey. After I tried putting powder on top it looked ok...for about 2 hours. By the end of the day I was a greasy, cakey mess (and I don't even have oil skin), and you could see every single one of my pores. Not a fan, and will be returning.

Beautifully vanished into my skin as soon as I applied but I developed serious flaking within 10 minutes. In order to fix that I mix it with my skinceuticals sunblock and apply it. Coverage is beautiful

I loved it!!! Very natural look with builadable coverage because i’ve not a very heavy coverage girl.