What it is:A feather-light, cream-to-powder
foundation that smoothes skin to satiny perfection.What
it does:Do you want porcelain-perfect coverage and a
modern, natural finish? This ultra-lightweight, vegan-
and paraben-free formula transforms from a decadent
cream to a micro-fine powder upon contact with skin. You
won't believe the instant transformation! Lighter
than liquid, this buildable formula gives you all the
coverage you desire, without the pore-clogging effects
of heavier foundations. The light-as-air texture glides
on effortlessly and feels as natural as your own skin.
(No heavy, greasy, or powdery makeup texture here!)
Hyaluronic Filling Spheres and Pearl Powders hydrate and
reduce the appearance of fine lines, while antioxidants,
like Vitamins A and C, nourish and protect skin.What
else you need to know:And, Urban Decay fans will LOVE to
pull this compact out of their bags! The transparent
violet compact features a collage of skulls, flowers,
and funny creatures. Inside, the double-decker compact
houses a mirror, your foundation, and a ventilated
compartment for a custom brush. No more digging to find
your foundation brush—it's included!
Reviews for Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
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Arielayne13
location
Memphis, TN
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
Love it.... but,- 11.16.09
Quick Take: long wearing, cream to powder
This is probably my favorite Cream-to-powder foundation ever! It goes on so smooth and soft and lasts all day! Downside.... it doesn't last long. The thing was empty in less than a month.
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2Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
itsyou
location
Orlando, FL
Eye Color
Blue
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
- 11.13.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
Nice coverage. Unfortunately, I have dry skin and this make up accentuates the dry spots. I have even tried moisturizing before applying. I might try it again after some intense moisturizing.
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3Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
PastaGirl
location
Alabama
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Perfect!- 11.13.09
Quick Take: long wearing, cream to powder
This has to be the most perfect makeup to date that I have ever purchased. I have oily skin, and I don't tend to shine when wearing this. I MIGHT touch up once a day, but that is all. Easy to apply and blends well. The brush it comes with isn't all that great, but it will do in a pinch. I bought a kabuki brush, and it goes flawlessly. I am so happy with this product!!! Thanks UD!!!!
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4Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
wattsrocks
location
New York, NY
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
Like but don't love for my skin tone- 11.12.09
I tried this product out and it wasn't bad at all, but ultimately I went back to Benefit's Some Kind-A Gorgeous. Even though my skin is sort of btw med & olive, I found the color to be a bit too green for my skin tone. Maybe I should have tried another color, but this one was recommended and it seemed ok in the store, but when I got it home, I wasn't loving the shade. I also didn't love the brush. I didn't find it to go on as smoothly as would I wold like. Maybe if the brush was a bit firmer it would work better for me.
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5Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
sach05
location
Dublin, OH
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
great stuff- 11.12.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
love the way it goes on!
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6Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
iamMestiza
location
temecula, ca
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
love this product... covers blemishes rather well.- 11.12.09
Quick Take: long wearing, cream to powder
i love this product. the reason why i didn't give it 5 stars is because when i initially used this product, my skin was very dry. it does not sit well on dry skin & i found that it settled into the lines under my eyes. now that my skin is normal, it covers blemishes & really lives up to its description. to make it look even more flawless... i would recommend using the urban decay de-slick. then you're set, & will only need the de-slick for touch ups throughout the day.
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7Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
LorieA
location
Boise, ID
Eye Color
Blue
Skin Tone
Light
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
- 11.06.09
Quick Take: oil-free, cream to powder
I thought this product was pretty good, at first, but decided to go back to Smashbox because I like their photo primer better.
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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8Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
ruby03
location
NJ
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(2
out of 5
)
Wish It Stayed a Cream and Had Better Coverage- 11.06.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
I love Urban Decay original eyeshadows, their different packaging and that they use purple, and really wish this foundatiion had been it, but I had to retun it. It goes on silky, is fragrance-free and the color Illusion was a good match for my fair skin that needs a little warmth to tone down frequent redness, but it sets to a dry powder that settles into every fine line, pore and scar and does not cover or reflect light - my face looked awful and felt dry; I had to wash it off and start over with something else. Wish they'd make one with better coverage and a texure that stays a cream. Case is beautiful.
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9Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Rachellelele location
Akron, Ohio
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
13-17
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
not the best for dry skin- 11.04.09
Quick Take: oil-free, long wearing, cream to powder, cakey, not good for dry skin
I bought this a few weeks ago. It matches my fair skin great! I use the color "Illusion". But, My skin is really dry. So when i put this foundation on, it looks really cakey and is crusty. Im sure this product would work great for normal skin types. But, if you have really dry skin it made my face cakey looking.
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10Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Sussa
location
Mesa, AZ
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
- 11.02.09
Quick Take: long wearing, cream to powder
blends in pretty well, however, it did make my face look nice. Only problem is not the best for oily skin.
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11Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
KatieeR
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
A Miracle Worker- 10.30.09
Quick Take: oil-free, long wearing, cream to powder, amazing
This is seriously the best foundation ever. I'd walk by a window without realizing it and I'd be so jealous of the girl with the perfect skin...and it was me. This really is the best thing that's ever been in my makeup bag. You will probably need some sort of primer and/or oil absorbing power. There are only a few shades, so it was easy to figure mine out. Go buy it.
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12Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Connifer125
location
San Francisco, CA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
Good cover up- 10.29.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
I use this as a foundation right after I put my SPF lotion on. It works well, although I don't like using the brush it came with because it puts too much product on my face. I use a soft foundation brush of my own. I would definitely wear a powder over this though to make sure everything is blended in and doesn't get cakey. I use Urban Decay because it is one of the few popular lines that is Cruelty Free which means that they don't test on animals AND they don't use any animal by-products in their line.
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13Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Venus
location
Tampa, FL
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
- 10.28.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
This product has excellent coverage and light feel. Whether you put on a bit for a bit of coverage, or a little extra for some more coverage, it's still nice and light and looks like you have nothing on even though your skin looks better.
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14Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
PrincessCaviar
location
miami,florida
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
velvety- 10.28.09
Quick Take: oil-free, cream to powder
it feels amazing on my skin smooth and light but good coverage
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15Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Evilyn1983
location
South Gate, CA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
Overall pleased- 10.27.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
I loved this product overall. It feels lighter than air and is so smooth! I love that I can carry a mirrored UD compact w/mini brush for touch ups. My only complaint is that there is not very much product. I have already gone through 3 compacts since the item was released. I have to force myself to use as little as possile to make it last. If they were to add more product, then the price would be justifiable. Im considering an alternative though simply because I can't see myself buying a new one every month. Also, it goes on a teeny bit streaky, so I do not use it alone, but rather under my 24/7 mineral powder. As a concelaer it is also fabulous! So it would have been 5 stars had it been more product.
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16Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
makeupmarym
location
Irvine, CA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Olive
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
pretty good- 10.27.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
i used to use mac's foundations that came in a compact--the color never seemed to match my skin no matter what color i tried. they were heavy, darker than my skin tone, and caused me to break out!!! when i walked into sephora and tried this on instead, i felt relieved because the make up was light and matched my skin more closely. i was told that the make up is mineral and natural so it won't cause you to break out---i've noticed a significant improvement in my skin! i love it!
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17Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
DawnieB
location
Bryant, AR
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
UD SS CTP- 10.21.09
Quick Take: oil-free, long wearing, cream to powder
This foundation gives me perfect coverage (that looks like my skin is perfect) in all lights. It lasts all day or night with no need for setting powder and no shine breakthru. I can layer it to achieve enough coverage for night lighting or brush on lightly for the gym. Best cream to powder formula to come out in years! I give it 4 not 5 due to lack of sunscreen. My skin is combo with aging (fine lines) and occasional breakouts- this improves/covers both!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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18Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
vtalulav
location
Fort Collins, CO
Eye Color
Blue
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
add more colors- 10.21.09
I really wanted this to work, so badly. The packaging is the prettiest, the brush is great and the foundation is really nice on my skin. But the lightest color was several shades too dark. Please make this for white girls.
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19Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
Toreadora
location
San Francisco, CA
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
Really like it- 10.20.09
Quick Take: long wearing, cream to powder
My skin is oily and it's not too heavy and doesn't break me out. I'm also really fair, and this is one of the few foundations I've tried that isn't too dark.
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20Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation
sminkll
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
- 10.20.09
Quick Take: cream to powder
I have searched and searched for a foundation that will not slide off as I have very oily skin. This is the first one which does not slide in the space of 2-3 hours. I have tried everything from maybelline through to cosmedix and this has given me the best results so far.
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