Name: Genius Gel Super Charged Oil Free Foundation [10 Ivory Light]
Brand: MARCJACOBS
Rating: 4 (7 reviews)

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Genius Gel Super Charged Oil Free Foundation [10 Ivory Light]

Lightweight

Doesn't Give High Coverage

Not Moisturizing

Yellow Tint

Soft and Airy

Yellow-Toned

Not Sticky

Looks Natural

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Easy to Apply

Using a brush for application gives a better skin finish. I recommend mixing it with a higher coverage BB cream for best results.

Due to its lightweight nature, the coverage is not impressive. Even with ample moisturizer, it can feel drying in winter. When the heater is on, my face feels like a desert. My redness becomes more noticeable and my complexion looks worse. I'm not sure if I'm using it incorrectly, but the nozzle seems a bit weak and hard to squeeze. I've attached a photo for reference.

I usually use shade 21. It has minimal yellow undertones, making it suitable even for cool-toned skin. The formula has a light, fluid texture. It allows for a natural, non-cakey makeup look. Great for achieving a matte finish in summer.

Genius Gel Super Charged Oil Free Foundation [10 Ivory Light] (지니어스젤슈퍼차지드오일프리파운데이션)

They say the biggest charm is being charmless, but do we really need to buy this product at this price? I think the best tip would be to spend this money on a different foundation. The product itself isn't bad, but I rarely reach for it and sometimes even forget I have it. As someone who likes the Marc Jacobs brand, I'm just keeping it as a collector's item, but I wouldn't buy it again. To be honest, this seems to be the case with all Marc Jacobs cosmetics (I have the eyeshadow palette and finishing powder too, and they're all equally uninspiring). I'd suggest sticking to Marc Jacobs fragrances only.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for coverage. It's basically just a tinted emulsion.

It doesn't cause any blemishes, and it's neither drying nor sticky. Even though it's the lightest shade, it doesn't make my face look ashy. Instead, it blends seamlessly with my skin tone like a CC cream, giving a radiant complexion.

The texture is incredibly smooth. It feels best when applied with hands compared to other methods.

It's excellent when reapplied 3-4 hours after initial makeup application. Gives a fresh, matte appearance.

Even with my sensitive skin, I didn't experience any blemishes! That's great! However, since it's a hydrating product, the coverage is somewhat less.

While it doesn't provide full coverage, I find it more natural-looking as it doesn't completely hide all blemishes. It absorbs well, feels hydrating, and best of all, it has excellent ingredients.

If you have very dry skin, consider using this only in summer... Oh, and by the way, this product has a 12-month shelf life.

I prefer makeup with a glow, but this finishes so matte that I don't feel the need to use powder. It doesn't feel tight, but it does tend to emphasize dead skin cells.

As someone with super sensitive skin, I can't use just any foundation, but this one didn't cause any irritation when applied. While other shades in this line are quite yellow, shade 10 is bright and beautiful. It has a yellow base, but it's not sallow - more of a pretty ivory tone. It does a decent job covering pores, and overall, the coverage is medium. Even with two layers, it doesn't look cakey.

Since using this, I feel like my pores are gradually getting larger. After removing my makeup, my face feels hot, pores seem to open up, and I've been getting blemishes around my nose area. I'm not sure what's causing it.

Compared to other foundations I've used, this one has better ingredients, but I wonder if it's because dimethicone is high on the list.

It really evens out the complexion and gives you that 'honey skin' look, but since using it, my pores and redness have become unmanageable. I thought I'd finally found a foundation I really liked, but sadly, I've decided to stop using it.

Oh, and you need to exfoliate thoroughly - this formula tends to highlight dead skin cells.

While it's a thinner formula compared to Remarkable, it's not lacking in coverage. I'd say it's medium-high if we're rating it on a scale.

Despite being thin, it has an incredibly powdery finish, so you'll need a good base to avoid dryness. The powdery finish contributes to its excellent staying power - it lasted about 8 hours without touch-ups.

Given the long wear time, as someone with combination dehydrated skin, I noticed a bit of oil buildup around my nose, but gently patting it out fixed the issue.

Its pore-covering ability was impressive too. As it wore off, it developed a slight glow and broke down beautifully, naturally filling in pores.

Color-wise, when I used NARS All Day Luminous Foundation in Siberia, it was a bit dark for me. MAC Mineralize Foundation in NC15 was a perfect match.

I was torn between shade 10 and 14, but I think 14 would have been slightly dark for me.

It leaves such a silky finish that you don't even need powder!

However, when I used it after buying, it felt quite drying... very drying... I wonder if it was because my face was sweaty during the sample test?

After trying a sample and purchasing, I experienced incredibly honey-like skin!

Korean Reviews

Genius Gel Super Charged Oil Free Foundation [10 Ivory Light]

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