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Vanish™ Seamless Finish Liquid Foundation

HOURGLASS

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Details & care

What it is: A highly concentrated liquid foundation designed to deliver instant full coverage for virtual skin perfection.

What it does: This innovative, weightless formula applies like a second skin, creating a smooth and flawless complexion with a natural finish without drying out the skin. It's formulated with light-refracting microspheres to blur and create a soft-focus complexion and is resistant to fading for 24 hours. The weightless, instant full coverage is delivered through the formula's innovative coated pigments, allowing for seamless application and a long-wearing, second-skin adherence. The radiant, soft-focus finish delivered through the microspheres helps create virtually perfect skin. It's waterproof and resistant to transferring and sweat.

Research results:
In a one-week consumer study of 31 women:
- 97% felt the foundation had the coverage of a concealer
- 94% felt the foundation made their skin look smoother
- 94% felt the foundation effectively covered skin imperfections
- 94% felt the foundation could be used as a foundation and concealer in one
- 91% felt the foundation lasted all day
- 91% felt the foundation applied evenly without streaking
- 91% felt the foundation was concentrated so that a little product went a long way

How to use: Use 1/2 pump, blend and set. For full coverage, use a brush with densely packed bristles to lay down more product for instant full coverage and use short, circular motions to blend. For diffused coverage, use a brush with flexible bristles to disperse product for lighter coverage and use long, sweeping motions to evenly distribute product. For a luminous finish, a damp makeup sponge will add luminosity. Tap and press your makeup sponge to evenly blend.

  • 0.84 oz.
  • Paraben-free
  • Noncomedogenic
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5798469
  • Core Product ID 333335KC7G

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HOURGLASS

Innovative beauty brand HOURGLASS was founded in 2004 when industry veteran Carisa Janes sought to transform high-end cosmetics. Today, HOURGLASS is known for combining science, beauty and luxury in its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations and complexion products with groundbreaking active ingredients to create the most flawless finish possible.

Reviews

(127)1273.5 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

July 18, 2019Incentivized review

Amazing I look airbrushed

Amazing! I’m probably one of the few people who didn’t like the stick version of this foundation, but I love this version. I think people who are giving it bad reviews just don’t know how to use it. Read the instructions and watch the brands informational how to video. You need the SMALLEST amount of this foundation. Do not go in with a full pump. Also make sure you have moisturized and primed. For instance I use this with the Bobbi brown victim enriched face base. This is incredible with this foundation. Also I would recommend a brush not a sponge as this is a thick formula. I have extremely dry and sensitive skin and this is perfect with my skin. I don’t have to set it with powder and I look perfect and poreless. This honestly is the very best foundation I have ever tried. I was afraid to try it based on the reviews so before using it I made sure to read how to use it and watch the brands videos. After following their instructions I am in amazement. Plus this bottle will last forever because you really only need half a pump or less. Also this formula is so lightweight it doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing makeup.
Justicesky
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Most helpful critical review

May 27, 2020Incentivized review

Not worth the price

I regret buying this foundation, it creases within the first 3-4hrs, looks patchy and it’s almost $60 I’m sorry but I was very disappointed
keylaleo
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July 18, 2019Incentivized review

Amazing I look airbrushed

Amazing! I’m probably one of the few people who didn’t like the stick version of this foundation, but I love this version. I think people who are giving it bad reviews just don’t know how to use it. Read the instructions and watch the brands informational how to video. You need the SMALLEST amount of this foundation. Do not go in with a full pump. Also make sure you have moisturized and primed. For instance I use this with the Bobbi brown victim enriched face base. This is incredible with this foundation. Also I would recommend a brush not a sponge as this is a thick formula. I have extremely dry and sensitive skin and this is perfect with my skin. I don’t have to set it with powder and I look perfect and poreless. This honestly is the very best foundation I have ever tried. I was afraid to try it based on the reviews so before using it I made sure to read how to use it and watch the brands videos. After following their instructions I am in amazement. Plus this bottle will last forever because you really only need half a pump or less. Also this formula is so lightweight it doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing makeup.
Verified purchase
Justicesky
11found this helpful
Aug 30, 2020Incentivized review

gave this away

This foundation is just not for my skin, shows every flaw and makes me looks worse.
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JB111
4found this helpful
May 27, 2020Incentivized review

Not worth the price

I regret buying this foundation, it creases within the first 3-4hrs, looks patchy and it’s almost $60 I’m sorry but I was very disappointed
keylaleo
4found this helpful
Aug 14, 2019Incentivized review

Highly pigmented but not for me

I hated to return this make up ( un-open of course always ask for a sample ) it look so beautiful when the make up artist did! So I bought it! Just to find out that the minerals on the make up oxide on me! Sad
ForeverBoho
3found this helpful
June 20, 2019Incentivized review

Great for pictures, bad up close

Pros: Vanish Seamless Finish Liquid Foundation provides great coverage. My freckles and hyperpigmention were practically hidden after applying just a small amount. From a distance, my face looked flawless. It also worked well for photos. It is cruelty-free. Cons: Up close, it doesn't look good. It certainly doesn't appear natural. It catches on any dry skin patches and settles into pores, emphasizing my skin texture in a bad way. I tried applying with a sponge, brush, and with fingers, and still couldn't get it to look good. I think if you have very smooth skin with absolutely no dry patches, or if you exfoliate every single time before you use this, it might work OK. Additionally, this foundation line runs very orange. I have medium-light skin with yellow undertones and a touch of pink (between Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation 123 and 143). "Natural" was the closest color to me, and it was OK if used in small amounts like I did, but it would have been too orange otherwise.
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Tinner
3found this helpful
Apr 27, 2021

Repurchased

I really enjoy this foundation, I have very dry skin and rosacea and after reading reviews was hesitant to try it, but I’m so glad I did. I did not use a primer and have tried it with several different sunscreens underneath and the performance is the same. It lasts all day and doesn’t move. I have noticed that if I use more than half a pump it gets caked very fast and super artificial looking.
Utjenn03
2found this helpful
Mar 4, 2019Incentivized review

PERFECTION IN A BOTTLE!!!

I am clearing my drawers of all other foundations!!! By far this is the BEST foundation I have ever used. Period. Let's start here: I. AM. VERY. PICKY. WITH. FOUNDATIONS. It is impossible to match my skin's undertones and I have spent more money than I'd like to admit over the years chasing makeup perfection. I buy it, wear it and hate it. This cycle repeats often. I happened to be browsing the makeup aisles and two PHENOMENAL women (Hannah and Jada in the Century City store - - you two are AMAZING!) took the time to color match me and debunk my perceived myths about foundation. I am in love with the selection and thanks to both Hannah and Jada I have a very lean collection of makeup items (yes, I bought a ton that day) that are easy to wear, travel with and store at home. I love that the foundation requires no primer or setting powder and can personally attest that it lasts all day! THANK YOU Hourglass (and Hannah and Jada) for my newest must-have makeup item. The entire HOURGLASS makeup line has completely stolen my makeup heart.
agirlnamedSunny
2found this helpful
July 16, 2021

Stop Photoshopping the before and after photos.

Stop Photoshopping the before and after photos. They're identical in every other way. You clearly photoshopped the makeup on rather than an actual application
StopPhotoshopping
1found this helpful
Jan 17, 2026

Runny

This is such a watery foundation so I understand why it's been so drastically reduced. It literally runs down your face in a texture that makes no sense for foundation. The colour match was also completely off for me giving a chalky finish. A hard no.
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Kokoef
July 28, 2025

Incredible Finish — Flawless Skin in One Pump

I love this foundation. The shade match is absolutely spot on — no weird oxidising halfway through the day. It gives a high-coverage, soft-matte finish and honestly, a little goes a long way. Just a heads-up: if you’ve got dry skin, prep and hydrate well beforehand. Once it’s on though? Chef’s kiss. Airbrush realness.
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Sabie30
July 21, 2025

Not for dry skin

Good coverage and lightweight feel, but not ideal for dry or textured skin. Can cling to patches and oxidize slightly. Pricey for the size, but works well for oily skin types. A decent foundation, just not universally flattering. I found it to difficult to shade match to my skintone which is medium olive tone.
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The Holey Cheese
Feb 27, 2025

Nice texture wrong shade

Was at a bargain price so took a risk on the shade.. was a little too light for me but the texture was nice
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Annie1974