Rating All Of My Clean Foundations | A Guide To Clean Beauty Bases

Hey youtube fam! I'm so excited to bring you today's video, a little overview and guide on my favorite (and unfavorite!) clean beauty foundations and clean bases. I'll be spilling the tea on which brands might be overhyped, overpriced, and problematic! There are so many clean beauty products starting to launch, its sometimes hard to know what to pick!
TIME STAMPS:
Ilia True Skin Foundation: 1:28
Tarte Foundcealer: 3:19
Milk Flex Foundation Stick: 4:57
Ilia Skin Tint: 6:04
Physicians Formula Natural Defense: 7:40
Kosas Tinted Face Oil: 8:52
Milk Sunshine Skin Tint: 10:55
Sen Skin Silk Foundation: 12:35
RMS Beauty Cream Foundation: 14:44
Covergirl Skin Milk: 16:25
I do feel like I may have been a little harsh with my numeric ratings, 1-10 is not always an easy scale to use! But to some up my favorite of the bunch are the ilia bases, kosas, sen organics, and tarte. I do also really like the milk skin tint and the rms, and physicians fornula but they have some cons. The covergirl and milk stick were big fails for me!
PRODUCTS MENTIONED/USED:
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush $40
rstyle.me/+f1XR43lcJnSnCplO1C...
Ilia True Serum Skin Foundation (I wear the shade Texel) $54
Get it at Sephora: rstyle.me/+279pugWJPCsgK6IwZn...
Get it at Ilia: iliabeauty.nhuie7.net/rZPYd
Tarte babassu foundcealer skincare foundation (I wear the shade 13N) $39
Get it at Sephora: rstyle.me/+uxaHf5eZSSirC42aTi...
Get it at Ulta: rstyle.me/+FrwSc1QjTCMZWkso6S...
Milk Flex Foundation Stick (I wear the shade Nude) $36 on sale for $29
rstyle.me/+LvCM99vqELgTqe4f7A...
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint $46 ( I wear the shade 6)
Get it at Sephora: rstyle.me/+dAqKlMn7FIkjcXDwdj...
Get it at Ilia: iliabeauty.nhuie7.net/aqX7q
Milk Sunshine Skin Tint (I wear the shade medium) $42 -on sale for $29
rstyle.me/+eHkvVaYZdPP8ef0wES...
Kosas Tinted Face Oil (I wear the shades 3 and 3.5) $42
Get it at Sephora: rstyle.me/+UPKCljMtDovaZbHCaA...
Get it at Kosas: rstyle.me/+UF-7_KWyGeOkc2r2-Z...
Physician’s Formula Natural Defense (I wear the shade light) $15.99 on sale for $11.99
rstyle.me/+m7VzGYZ-2nwqWsweT5...
Sen Organics Sen Silk Foundation (I wear the shade 10) $35.99 on sale for $20.99
senbeauty.co/collections/fron...
RMS Beauty “Un” Cover Up Cream Foundation (I wear the shade 22) $52
rstyle.me/+yk1xqLN6gNi89Vblay...
Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation (I wear the shade Fair/Light 530) $11.98
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[@sarahpalmyra]

I’m sorry for the random silence at 3:58! Don’t know what quite happened there 😅 also if you’re a skipper, I got you, the time stamps are in the description box 😉 also please tell me..how do you guys feel about background music? Do you like videos with background music better or does it depend on the video? The last two videos I uploaded have been without and I’m curious to know your thoughts!

[@claudiac.2184]

I like both, with or without music. Your content is always great!

[@sarahpalmyra]

@@claudiac.2184 Aw thank you! Yes I'm thinking it will depend on the vibe of the video I put out. I appreciate the feedback!🥰

[@fbmbassist]

I definitely prefer no music. :) Background music is usually distracting to me.

[@sarahpalmyra]

@@fbmbassist I'll keep that in mind, thank you! 😊 I don't think I'll be using background music for videos where I talk a lot.

[@Kaibigan39]

I love the background music! It adds a little something and covers over the annoying distractions from the echo-y room.

[@raeanndeegan2910]

Make sure to check ingredients & do your research… My Yuka app also said the covergirl skin milk was rated 22/100. Because it includes bad ingredients such as cyclopentasiloxane (silicone). And like most makeup & skincare phenoxyethanol (like a paraben) and both have been linked to hormone/fertility issues (endocrine disruptors).

[@StateofKait]

LOVED the intro and editing on this vid. You're killing it! I also really appreciate time stamps so thanks for that. I'm definitely interested in the Ilia skin tint. :)

[@sarahpalmyra]

Omg thank you so much sweet Kate! It's been fun to switch up my style a bit! I think you'd love the ilia 😊✨

[@kaywoodsxox]

Okay LOVING THE DEWY FINISH of the ilia and I like that it includes SPF 👌👌👌 also love the honest opinions and how you show exactly how much coverage there will be for each.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Aw yay! 💞Yes love that Ilia did that. Glad that you appreciate my zoom ins I feel like they reveal a lot hehe. Can't hide from the zoom in!

[@vickibenn9672]

Thank you for all your reviews- you rock!

[@sls1776]

Girl, if my skin was as flawless and gorgeous as yours I probably wouldn't even wear Foundation. I hope someday my skin can clear up and look as beautiful as yours does! I love your review on the products! Keep up the great work.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Aw thank you so much! But trust me, my skin doesn't always look like that, I get dermatitis on the regular. I'm just foundation obsessed, always been that way haha. 😅Thanks for the love and support!

[@someoneelse6842]

i loove you videos!!💕💕 you’re so pretty!

[@sarahpalmyra]

Thank you so much!!you are so sweet 🥰

[@mims2582]

Love your honesty!

[@sarahpalmyra]

I appreciate that! Always want to keep it real 🥰

[@claudiac.2184]

I do have the Ilia True Serum Skin foundation and I love it. Everyone says I look really healthy when I use it. It is pretty hard to find a foundation that makes you look alive when your skin is so fair lol.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Completely agree! I think their finish is something really special. 😊

[@Jenniferamy.j]

Loved this! I really want to try out Ilia and Sen now.. these looked so gorgeous on your skin and love the pros! X

[@sarahpalmyra]

Awe! Thank you so much Jen! I feel like you'd love the Sen! Ilia is great as a light base too 💞

[@VanCrane]

This was very helpful, thanks 😊 I noticed the same about the dry patches with the Kosas Tinted Face Oil. But I love it for the ‚No makeup makeup look‘, it‘s buildable and so leight 🤩 I use a Aloe Vera or an other serum , then a clean oil based sunscreen and above a cream without silicons or my holy grail, the 100% Pure Mattifying Primer. This primer works perfectly in the warmer months in the t-zone on my combination skin. 100% Pure has a Luminous Primer, too and both primers are Aloe Vera and oil based, so they work perfect under the Kosas. 100% pure is a great green brand for all sorts of makeup products by the way 😉

[@sarahpalmyra]

I'll have to check them out next!

[@gracewhitty5656]

Great video! I think I’m going to try the Sen Skin Silk Foundation when my other foundation runs out :)

[@sarahpalmyra]

love you and miss you Grace! I think Sen would work for you as long as you keep your dry patches at bay 😀

[@sportsfan9040]

Haven't used a lot of rhese and was great to hear ur review of them

[@sarahpalmyra]

aw yay! thanks for watching! 💞

[@nancyquixotic2422]

Thank you! I'm contemplating between Kosas and Sen. I might save the Sen for winter.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Omg you're welcome! Glad this was helpful. The sen is great when you're looking for a natural looking fuller coverage. Kosas is amazing for everyday and if you're combo/oily it'll give you a dewy glow 🙌💞

[@h.debeau7995]

Excellent Review! Hard to find clean beauty, but it's worth it when I do, thank you!

[@sarahpalmyra]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@nala1223]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@kristapalermo4426]

Loved this video!!

[@sarahpalmyra]

Aw thank you! 💗😍

[@Maaadizzlee]

Sen may be discontinued or out of business. Their website doesn’t work and their Instagram hasn’t been active since 2021. So disappointed, I really wanted to try it!

[@maddysweden2179]

Aweome vidoe!! This was super helpful thank you. I'm keen to try the Sen Organics one after your comment :) I use RMS and really love it. I have dry to normal skin and find that it sits really nice on my skin and gives great coverage. I didn't know about their response to the BLM movement though... that's a real bummer! Another great clean foundation is Ere Perez oat milk. I find it really good in warmer weather. I've tried the Ilia True Serum but didn't like how it looked on my skin and I reacted to some ingredients in it. We all have our different preferences but still really appreciate this video! :) X

[@sarahpalmyra]

Awe thank you! Yes I've heard some people react to something in the Ilia products, not sure the ingredient but at Sephora I had some clients report the same thing. I know, bummer about the RMS response. I don't believe in "cancelling" brands but I feel like it's important to call them out so they can step up and take responsibility. Thanks for the recommendation! I've heard a lot about the Ere Perez one! I'll have to test it out and report back ✨Let me know if you end up trying Sen! It's one of my favorites 😊

[@maddysweden2179]

@@sarahpalmyra oh good to know I'm not the only one reg Ilia 😊 yes totally agree with you, they should be called out on it and I hope they will educate themselves and provide a better response. Yay hopefully you can get hold of a tester. Yes will do for sure hun. ❤️

[@senorganics8142]

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to serve you and your beauty ritual. ❤️ We are deeply honored! 🥰

[@sarahpalmyra]

So happy that you came out with such a gorgeous product! The feeling is mutual--thanks for your support! ❤️

[@Ollie7707]

Is your foundation discontinued? I wasn’t able to find it and I’m devastated

[@ruthanderson2518]

I have the milk makeup one and I like it, I also have dry patches on my cheek (because of retinol). I find it works better when I blend it with my fingers, maybe that's why? It also sheer out the coverage. But I always use it on top of a heavy duty moisturiser, so that could be another factor on why it works for me. But hey, it's makeup, it works on some people and doesn't on some others, no hard feelings :D I would also love to hear your thought on some of the Hourglass makeup. I believe they're cruelty free and vegan? Anyway, don't know why I always rambled but I love your vids. It's always very clear and informative :)

[@sarahpalmyra]

I'm so glad it works for you! It's on sale right now at Sephora so if you love it, definitely a good time to grab it. So interesting how skin and texture can react so differently--I'll definitely try your moisturizer and blending it in with my fingers tip! Ooh yes hourglass is both vegan and cruelty free. I own several of their products so I'd be happy to do a review. Omg feel free to ramble, I love chatting to you all in the comments--thank you so much for watching! 💞🥰

[@jenniferz8110]

I would LOVE to see a full review for the RMS Foundation.

[@healthiswealth101now]

Very helpful, thank you

[@rayj599]

Your eyes and skin are so beautiful 😍

[@rosereddened]

I really enjoyed this review! Base products are my absolute favorite makeup product bc i grew up super boring. The RMS un-cover-up is my favorite; I always come back to it, no matter what else I end up trying out. I've gone through 4 or 5 pots of it by now. I really want to get the Ilia skin tint but I haven't figured out what my color is, which is frustrating. I was on the Glossier train back when they came out and i've wanted something to replace their skin tint (which I don't use anymore but miss) for years and the Kosas oil... ain't it lmao. Have you ever tried the Kjaer Weis? I find it a little dry so I need a decent amount of skin prep before I use it, but imo it makes the best spot concealer. Or it did - I actually used it up and have been too lazy to repurchase because it's expensive.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Awe thank you! 💞I've been tempted to try the Kjaer Weis but was put off by the price lol--although I imagine that if it's a good spot concealer then it would be worth the money. I'd say the Ilia is similar to the glossier in finish but with more coverage and SPF. It's also dewier. The RMS does have a lovely finish! I didn't like the stickiness but I definitely agree. If I end up trying the Kjaer Weis I will update. I have so many foundations I may end up making a part 2! 😊

[@whitk1911]

I've been trying to 'clean'up my beauty routine and love learning new products to try. What brushes are you using to apply? I love the double end, seems way less wasteful.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Aw yay, hope my video was helpful then! 😊 In this video I was using the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush. I really like it because it's extremely soft and yes double ended which is great for concealer--I just added the link in my description box✨

[@alexblount6937]

Covergirl looked awful on me too! I tried it when it first came out so excited but it smells like potato chips and isn’t smooth (?) looking to get Ilia / Kosas soon

[@nursenadiak]

Where can I find the sen beauty foundation!? Looks like their website links are invalid.

[@alyssahannan8861]

Where do you purchase the sen silk foundation?

[@catherinem6368]

This video was great but please do a drugstore version as I can't afford anything about £25 dollars per foundation really

[@martasoltys9091]

great video

[@kristenfertitta4132]

What beauty blender are you using or recommendations on your favorites?

[@kasiatenbrk190]

great job!

[@sarahpalmyra]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@heidyh.8739]

Did Sen Skin Silk disappear? I can't find them. Thank you.

[@alycia1236]

Could you please do the inika foundation and nude by nature foundation

[@BenjaminStoneLover21]

What do you think of the Dermablend brand? Is their foundation clean? Also, thanks so much! Love your videos xoxo

[@sarahpalmyra]

Thank you so much! I am playing with their concealers at the moment. They're cruelty free but I don't believe they market themselves as clean. I'm moving towards "clean" exclusive content since there's no unified definition. I'll look into their foundation for a review 🥰

[@maddy8135]

Have you tried Honest Beauty? They sell at Target and Amazon. I would love to see your review!

[@sarahpalmyra]

I haven't but I've been so curious! I will definitely add that to my video schedule ✨😊

[@MagicallyNatural]

Where did you buy the Sen foundation? I am unable to find this or a legitimate website for the company. Thanks and appreciate the video!

[@aprilcharter9926]

I just figured out I am olive too! Fair olive...its so hard to find the right shade. The only foundation that really matches me is revelon buff150 in the colorstay but unfortunately I am now allergic to the strong scent and they arent very clean. I might try the Sen, but you might be a warmer olive than me?

[@sarahpalmyra]

I feel like I lean olive neutral, I would say their olive shade wasn't too yellow on me but of course everyone is different. Hope that helps!

[@lisalacy688]

So. I never wore makeup but I am 52 now and want a stand alone foundation that's clean and spf free (just my preference). You sold me on the Kosas and also the Sen. Unfortunately the both seem to be defunct. Of course. Just my luck.

[@CT1010101]

Have you ever tried the westman atelier foundation? I didn't see it on your channel and I'd be super curious to hear your thoughts. It's one I've been considering but given the pricetag, I don't know if it's worth it.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Ooh I haven't! It's so pricey! But I've been eyeing it 👀

[@theChristianChristian]

Senbeauty seems to have dropped off the map or gone out of business ? Super sad because I wanted to try it 💔

[@jennifermcrayde3294]

Where can I purchase and try the SEN Silk Skin?

[@yuanrulai1597]

Do you know any clean make up for combination skin 😊? Thank you on advance

[@faithandree2587]

Did the SEN Organic go out of business? I can't find their product.

[@vp7449]

I’m wondering the same, I can’t find it 🤔

[@yeseniadelcastillo-johnson7078]

Right!

[@gabrielaperalta9088]

What product will you recommend for oily skin? I watched the whole video, but I am still in doubt because most of them were for dry skin types. Thanks a lot.

[@sarahpalmyra]

Sen Organics, Kosas, and the Tarte Foundcealer would be your best bet! 😊

[@gheybo]

Ummm… your skin is flawless on camera. So, every product you have on looks amazing 🤣 Now I’m confused, should I heed what you say or what I see??

[@marie1089]

Does SEN organize still exist? Can’t find their products

[@yeseniadelcastillo-johnson7078]

I’m also wondering

[@_blagh3621]

regarding the ilia serum face tint, is it buildable? and how long does it wear?

[@sarahpalmyra]

It's buildable to about a light-medium coverage. After that it starts getting heavy. On me it lasts about 6 hours 😊

[@missmantis8502]

I m super confused - just searched for the tarte foundation on my codecheck app and the ingredients dont really seem to be clean ?

[@Mmmtruk]

it doesnt have a clean at sephora label also now in 2021

[@sarahpalmyra]

With their being no real defintiion of clean it's hard to say. Some brands that say they're clean are silicone and fragrance free while others are not. I went by the Sephora label that has them listed as clean 😊

[@saramartinovicgodevac4309]

I have a question, How are they clean products when they do contain parabens, ammonium and other stuff? I have done my ingredients research and i do not put anything on my Skin that does contain controversial or not so good products that could be potential endocrine disruptors. I would like to see a review of good products that are completely bio and also product which do not have a negative environmental impact. ❤️❤️❤️

[@094Dasha]

I really want to try Dr. Hanushka foundation. I love their products which I already have and really want to try their foundation. Anyone has experience with it?

[@sarahpalmyra]

I haven't tried it as of yet but will check it out!

[@angiee3419]

You are a beauty Beautiful skin

[@sarahpalmyra]

aw thank you!

[@Ollie7707]

Are all of these products free of PFAs and phthalates? 🙌

[@whoosh_angel]

Please tell me what eyeshadow/eye makeup you're using in this video!

[@sarahpalmyra]

It's just hyperpigmentation around my eye are hehe! But I'm sure you could replicate the look with some brown eyeshadow 😅

[@whoosh_angel]

@@sarahpalmyra wow! The shimmer definitely made it appear like eyeshadow. It’s beautiful either way. The very talented makeup artist Andreea Ali said in one of her tutorials to leave the upper eye un-covered if you have darker eyelids for this very reason. How beautiful. ♥️

[@ida6264]

I’m still on the search for truly clean products. The ones you mentioned still have Titanium Dioxide and other non negotiables, which is a deal breaker to me. 😢 Please include a disclaimer about these ingredients in your future videos as otherwise, your post would be misleading and only partially true. As a consumer, we look to other who’ve done research for advice and direction and seems like most everyone on KZbin is slightly greenwashing. 😮

[@rosewidener1238]

Yes

[@rosavetrov333]

Thank you, but it would be much easier to follow if you put them in low to high order.

[@alejandraayala378]

Milk has horrible products. The mascara is terrible too

[@cmsbeth]

Black Lives Matter is not what the words imply. A closer look may be warranted.

[@valeriet5581]

You lost me at BLM. Educate yourself!

[@nikkil9311]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@sarahpalmyra]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome :)