We need to talk about this new foundation.

[@AmandaZ]

Update for everyone!! It appears that Sephora/Saie's site has listed the ingredients in alphabetical order vs by concentration. So grateful to Jennifer's comment letting me know, you guys are so great. I did reach out to Saie yesterday but haven't heard back from them quite yet. Though I still feel good about the ingredients and performance of the product, I do feel mislead by the way these ingredients were listed. I will update this if I hear back--- Ingredients listed by concentration- Water / Aqua / Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyester-7, Mica, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglycerin - 6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherols, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglutamic Acid. [+/- May Contain/ Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 77491)]

[@jo4vt]

Oh my goodness, it must have been a “duh” moment once you saw the ingredients were in alphabetical order. It didn’t occur to me, either, and now that it’s pointed out it’s so obvious! Sigh.

[@julias5980]

Thank you so much for checking up on this! I hope they get back to you soon ...

[@ellelovescats3]

I don't see ascorbyl palmitate on the updated list though.. am I just missing it or is it called something else

[@cristinadelavilla7989]

It is important to check ingredients lists on EU-websites. By law, brands have to list ingredients by concentration, something than Asian or American websites don´t need to do and take advantage on not doing...

[@twoleftfeet9626]

I love this foundation. The shades run dark, so go down a few from normal. The longevity isn't great but it is VERY forgiving on mature skin. I'm shade 100 in Haus labs and shade 4 in Saie is a good match for me (even though it is cool and I am neutral)

[@olene184]

thanks for mentioning the longevity i've been looking at reviews that mention that .. the reality is these glowy foundations look great when you step out and by afternoon you don't look the same

[@twoleftfeet9626]

@@olene184 The longevity sucks, I stopped using it for this reason alone. The ONLY glowy foundation with amazing longevity is Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate (if you powder it). That one is epic and now my HG

[@jtina21]

I tried this today and i'm obsessed. On me it wears like a demi-matte with a lit-from-with glow that isn't greasy (so far, haven't done it with my full morning skincare underneath yet) but so far love

[@maeganmchugh]

I’m loving this foundation but you’re spot on that there’s a learning curve to it. The first time I tried it, I put it over the Supergoop Unseen sunscreen. No no no no no. That did not work! But now after playing with it a bit I love it. I think this will be like the Jones Road WTFoundation, either loved or hated.

[@alineg5158]

I have dry sensitive skin on Tretinoin and my skin loved this ❤ it looks so pretty on you

[@Julia-bt9tv]

omg I'm also on tretinoin, good to know!!

[@TheHdubs]

Yup same! I tried it today and it didn’t cling to my dry patches and didn’t irritate my red skin. It’s a win for me!

[@heidimariebee]

Shades 1-6 are all light. The numbers refer to tones (for example, 5 is light warm, 3 is fair peach etc)

[@nisapl]

I’m not a makeup chemist but having been inspecting ingredients for over a decade, I’m pretty sure that you cannot have an extract on its own. It would need to be diluted by *a lot* of water (or whatever is the appropriate solvent). IIRC marshmallow extract is water soluble because it’s often used in wavy/curly hair gel products. It’s almost impossible I think to not have water as base. Unless it’s a solid balm I guess.

[@emmalarsson8291]

You're right. The extract is probably made up of mostly water and some glycerin, plus a couple of percent marshmallow. So it's water-based, but since the extract is considered an ingredient on it's own in the INCI system, and this is the main constituent, it will be listed first. INCI lists are complex. I am a chemist and I suspect this to be the case. Concentrated extract would be impossible as a first ingredient, and I think that's great. It would not be good for the skin to use concentrated extracts.

[@mahshidkeramatnejad9627]

I'm a chemist and can say that this seems accurate. Extracts on their own are way too concentrated. Maybe it's a grey area with ingredients list? Pretty sure the concentrations in the molarity form or even percentage style aren't typically in the ingredients lists (formulation secrets I suppose?)

[@Jen-if2it]

​@@mahshidkeramatnejad9627 they listed the ingredients in alphabetical order on their website, not descending order of quantity as required by the FDA. Hopefully they followed the rules on the actual packaging of the product, but they need to fix the website because it's extremely misleading.

[@emmalarsson8291]

@@Jen-if2it Omg I saw this now. Yes extremely misleading. How weird.

[@mahshidkeramatnejad9627]

@@Jen-if2it I agree

[@keanifer]

Unfortunately the ingredients list you found is not INCI-compliant as it is listed in alphabetical order as opposed to decreasing order of % content. I found the correct INCI list as below: Water / Aqua / Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyester-7, Mica, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglycerin - 6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherols, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglutamic Acid. [+/- May Contain/ Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 77491)]

[@AmandaZ]

Jennifer, thank you so much for sending this along! I just reached out to Saie directly to see what their answer is and get a better idea for all of us

[@keanifer]

@@AmandaZ I hope you know I didn’t mean to sh*t on your video 😭😭😭

[@juliecraig6770]

very interested in this product thank you for this video (is a rather long ingredient list it seems) maybe a full face of saie ? x

[@sandylay5831]

So this is the right ingredients list then

[@Jen-if2it]

Wow that's really shady of the company to do that. Directly on their website the ingredients are listed in alphabetical order, (which is what's causing confusion) not descending order of quantity as required by the FDA.

[@risahp]

I wanted to try this foundation but it contains polyester-7 which is a micro plastic pretty high up (top half)in the ingredients list and can’t fathom why they’d put that in there. The other ingredients I’m pretty sure my dry and sensitive skin would love. Sounds as if finding the correct shade might be an issue too.

[@keanifer]

It’s included as a film former. Commonly used in sunscreens.

[@melissabridge5687]

Where do you get your info from I checked 2 sights and both were rated 1 EWG ,Low?

[@AuntieSenSen]

She’s right. It’s a micro plastic. Google it

[@risahp]

@@melissabridge5687 it’s not an issue for me of being acceptable in cosmetics, but rather the effects they have on our water systems and oceans that in turn effect the food chain and environment in general. It’s just a personal choice.

[@niushad.2608]

Does anyone know a good rating website for both non-toxic ingredients and sustainable ingredients? It worries me that EWG didn’t catch the microplastic and rated it a 1. Thank you :)

[@brittneydoesitherself5546]

I super appreciate your attention to detail with makeup. I come to your channel for specific makeup reviews because of how meticulous and well-thought-out they are. I haven't tried this one yet and may try it. Between this and the Neutrogena serum foundation, which would be your go-to? I recently watched a video where you talked about the Neutrogena in comparison to the Kosas and it piqued my interest. I bet the Saie recommends this application method to give it it's best chance of not pilling, considering the ingredients list. Looks beautiful though. Thank you! Side note: try Auric's potted lip balm. You'll probably never want a different one. It is 100% worth it in my opinion.

[@pleaseuseturnsignals]

Mine is en route, so stoked. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@camhillunc]

Same, vitamin c usually irritates my skin but this has been fine! Loving it so far.

[@carriegnails]

Mine should be here tomorrow. I was excited before but after your review I’m really excited! This sounds like it’s going to be a top shelf foundation to me. Thanks for a thorough review and demo ❤

[@melissabridge5687]

I wish they had a light pinker shade . I can’t wear neutral or warm shades they turn orange on me. 😢

[@jo4vt]

It looks beautiful on you, Amanda! Do you think this is anything like the newer Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation?

[@Kbaltrush]

Has there been a change in Naturium ownership? Everyone is talking about it all of a sudden and after the initial launch issues, I have to say it gives me pause. Happy for people to use great products, but the brand ethics made me wonder….

[@amelie4363]

No I don't think so - it's just that the initial launch was quite a while ago. I think a lot of people have moved on, and the products are genuinely very good, accessible (in the US) and affordable.

[@tessagreenfield5867]

Looks great! Because of you I bought the koh gen do aqua foundation and I am sooo impressed by it! Thank you for your indept honest reviews! X

[@racheyrox724]

I really want to try this now but I have a light neutral olive skin tone and it’s impossible to find really a good shade match for me as it is. I can usually get away with a neutral and sometimes a cool but it gets a little dicey.

[@leo0986]

Same here. I just want a grey foundation tbh 😂 have you found any good matches?

[@chlomo2618]

​@@leo0986 I'm very fair with neutral/olive undertones (pretty much like Hannah Louise Poston) and the Lisa Eldridge foundation in the new shade 2.5 is a really good match (maybe the tiniest bit too dark - I'm very fair! - but it works because the undertone is so spot on). Next to other foundations it looks positively green/grey! The formula is not ideal for my dry skin though; it's really much better for normal-oily.

[@leo0986]

@@chlomo2618 yeah I’ve heard that about the formula - thank you though ❤️

[@Jen-if2it]

Same. I always have to add green color corrector to complexion products. I hear purito bb cream is a good match for us pale olives though. It's next on my list to try.

[@racheyrox724]

@@leo0986 Korean BB/CC creams usually work pretty well. Every time I actually get matched, I get home and it looks awful 😂

[@janmarchand7294]

Ooooo, application looks so good, great coverage too.

[@celesteg881]

Mine came in the mail today! Can’t wait to try it tomorrow. The swatch was like silk on my hand! Much much better than their slip tint or whatever the first one was called. I had to toss that one out it was so bad.

[@catnip4587]

Slip tint was so bad I have been afraid to try the foundation I use a lot of skincare and sunscreen under makeup so the skincare products in this foundation seem a waste of money

[@karene9446]

Your skin looks stunning. Would you consider comparing this to the Revlon Illuminance Foundation?

[@CampLJNC]

My skin used to be oily, but now that I'm 48 it is a lot more dry. I might like this foundation.

[@JessDEdwards]

Ahh damn. I saw this the other day and didn't test it out! I was majorly disappointed in their skin slip. This sounds much better! Thank you for the review ❤️❤️

[@AmandaZ]

Much better than the saie tint!! Miles better, so happy to help!

[@EleanorLaneDesign]

I hated the Slip Tint too, can’t wait for mine to arrive tomorrow but now I’m worried it will be too dark. The suspense is killing me! :)

[@blendofdays]

At least in the brands swatch photography, it looks like a big jump from 2 to 3!? I'd probably be shade 2 but if it does happen to be too light (unlikely) 3 looks too dark? Thanks for your thoughts Amanda 💜 *I should've kept watching! You explained perfectly why that color difference exists & I appreciate it!

[@emmalarsson8291]

Looks stunning on you 😍

[@majdarahmaoui6349]

Hy This serum fondation is glowy as the starglow? Can be used as glowy primer or add to fondation ? + used as fondation .. Or we need starglow for that? Thanks

[@susanloncar5863]

This looks beautiful on you. ❤

[@AmandaZ]

thank you susan!!

[@oyb5368]

Are you going the try the new dior skin correct concealer they reformulated it and seems so skinlike🥰 love your videos 💕💕

[@Fangta100]

Maybe comparible to the Perricone serum foundation?

[@sashadonovan-anns9528]

While the shade range does go from fairly light to fairly deep, I can't help but notice how much more nuanced and incremental the options are from 1-25 compared to the last set. Look at the difference in how shades 10-18 progress in terms of getting deeper compared to just the first four on the right arm? Come on! I say this as someone who would be hesitant to order the lightest shade because it might be too dark for me. While I can count on one hand the foundations I've found that perfectly match me, it is quite easy to find one that I can make work, adjusting undertone with a colour corrector or bronzing up my neck. Imagine being between shades 32 and 33- you would really struggle to make that work! It is so much harder for women of colour to find their shades than for people on the other side of the spectrum. And how many thousands of customers are they missing out on by de-prioritising shades for Black women? Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm just sharing my disappointment, I don't mean anything against your video!

[@arianagandu]

please review the new concealer shade that's in-between the 2 you have, it's supposed to be a neutral

[@barose1]

I would need it to play well with my SPFs or else its not with it to me.

[@andheartts]

Whoa beauteeee! How does it compare to the tower28 tint?

[@triciag7040]

Tried it this am. Was not impressed. I have 2 & 5. 2 looks yellow based IRL but toned down on skin. I used a sponge & had to do two layers (could be the sponge). Once on, it feels nice, but it doesn't rise to the top for me. I'm 52 & my unevenness is in hyperdrive & this did not provide enough coverage. Will try again tomorrow with a brush to see if it provides more coverage.

[@heatherwillis8930]

How do you feel about it after day 2? I'm 47 so probably have a lot of the same needs as you. Thank you very much!!

[@triciag7040]

@@heatherwillis8930 I didn't love it & for that price point, I should love it & I shouldn't have to alter my staple base products (moisturizer & primer) to make it work. JMHO.

[@chlomo2618]

Your lips look amazing in this video! Please keep using this on my behalf (I don't think we can get it here in the UK).

[@danicee]

I absolutely love the Haus Labs foundation but I'm biased, Gaga promoted that launch on her TikTok with my friend's audio. That being said, I find that the consistency works really well for me and the undertone was a great match so I've been using that foundation for special occasions. I have oily skin and it stays on a good 6 hours before oils start coming through, which compares to a lot of foundations I've tried. Everyone I've seen trying the Saie serum foundation that loves it seems to have dry and/or sensitive skin, which I think is even more difficult to satisfy imo. Hoping that they create something similar with ingredients for oily/combo.

[@twoleftfeet9626]

Haus labs has MUCH better longevity than Saie. I have both and have combo skin

[@jaclynkaletka7036]

Sounds right up my ally :) it will definitely be on my list for when I run out of my other base products. Love the review as always very helpful:) thank you ❤

[@Honeypepper.]

Hey Amada are you going to review the fairytale lorac palette soon?

[@stacymorris2570]

Can you please review the Yensa Foundation??

[@MyCleverHandle]

Hey Amanda! Love this video! And your look is flawless! But, I'll never use anything from Naturium. I remember very well the tricks Susan Yara used when she launched the brand, and my money will not be used to reward her or her company. Thanks also for the reminder about oxidation and color changes with liquid and cream products as they dry; not too many other KZbinrs allow drying time when they swatch products in the videos.

[@dantopster]

Who is relying on foundation for skincare in 2023? I’m skeptical about skincare benefits in foundations. I have a very specific need in skincare due to the actives I look for/choose to use. If I’m lucky the foundation ingredients work with my skincare. Most of the time I think they’re redundant. I also ask myself how much of these skincare ingredients in foundations are absorbed into my skin after my full skincare routine including sunscreen. I much rather have a bare-ingredients foundation without actives that just performs well, like the MAC and Dior face and body foundations.

[@karlieneporter4939]

Amanda would you recommend this for mature skin . Also how long does it last throughout the day .

[@macademia8151]

I know texture wise speaking it might be complately different but I am more interested in coverage aspect- how does it compare to Chantacaille gel foundation? Or the new Laura Mercier??

[@jjazmiin]

How does this compare to the tower 28 skin tint? Love that one so hesitant on trying this but I am very intrigued

[@miish15]

Thank you for this review! Have you tried the CHANEL LES BEIGES WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION TOUCH? If so, how do the 2 compare? x

[@magpiesneedle2575]

Amanda, I thought the Kosas concealer was your love? Asking because I also have troughs

[@theemmadog]

I keep wanting to try this but in all reality I live in Florida with humidity levels really high. Most of my matte foundations end up looking like this in a couple of hours anyways 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@Julia-bt9tv]

damn i wish it wasnt exclusively online....im very pale neutral, i really need to test in person vs guessing online :(

[@Ju-gr3qn]

What sunscreen did you use? Looks fantastic

[@AmandaZ]

linked it in the description box!

[@sarahuytterlinde397]

Is it comparable with the tinted serum by l’oreal?

[@marneecrawford8916]

Hi Amanda! How would you compare the Saie foundation to the Chanel No 1?

[@brittneydoesitherself5546]

In addition to my comment, I have a specific video request if you're interested in the topic... I hear creators talk about makeup that does well with photos and makeup that does not because of flash back etc. Would you be interested in doing a full face of camera-ready makeup if you have an understanding of that particular topic?

[@LauraMoonzi]

Alright, I’m purchasing 😆

[@carriebrundage6761]

How do the saie blushes do on top of this?

[@ameliaruth3538]

Love it 🎉

[@agresticumbra]

There are a few ingredients further down the list that are classified as a silicones, as well as silica atoms, which may be an issue for some. Alas, there are at least 3 castor oil derivatives, so I will not be touching this product.

[@Mergarsa]

I have really dry skin. This might be for me! Thanks for the review, Amanda :)

[@cindicleee]

❤❤

[@dragonnymph]

omg first 🎉

[@missjuliawinston]

I bought the Kosas foundation based on your glowing review but it sadly turned out to be one of my least favorite foundations ever. Unfortunately I’m now tainted 😢