I love what the brand stands for: inclusiveness, realism, and as natural as well, "Flesh." However, even though the brand sports a cruelty-free status, its sister/parent company does NOT do the same. Revlon sells in China and tests on animals. So it boils down to your personal view on how companies handle this.

Product Review

The stick component makes it convenient and quick in the morning before work. I am slightly concerned about hygiene since you continuously swipe this across your face. Nevertheless, the application was smooth and looked like I was not wearing makeup. Additionally, it provided decent coverage and a natural (leaning towards dewy) finish. It can get a bit oily throughout, but I naturally have combination oily skin to begin with.

After 2 weeks of wearing this, I began to notice subclinical acne -- the colorless bumps that are not quite acne but also not whiteheads. Skincarisma refers to them as closed comedones I believe. I do not usually experience this, and I realized the afflicted area was only where I applied foundation.

But how?! The ingredients seemed clean! After researching more, its 4th listed ingredients is Beeswax. This controversial ingredient can clog pores, and I believe it is the cause this time around.

Moral of the story? I am returning it.