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MakeSense® Original Foundation — Benefits, Ingredients and Directions

Choose MakeSense® Original Foundation, our long-lasting, water-resistant liquid foundation with SenePlex+® anti-aging care, for buildable, medium coverage that adapts to your skin tone with a semi-matte, skin-like finish in an oil-free formula.

MakeSense® Original Foundation by SeneGence: A beige foundation bottle with a blue cap and blue base.
A beige foundation bottle framed in deep blue.

What ingredients are in Original Foundation?

For a brighter, more luminous complexion, SenePlex+® supports cell renewal, hydration and texture in MakeSense® Original Foundation. Sodium Hyaluronate binds moisture to hydrate and plump the look of skin. Jojoba Seed Extract supports collagen, elastin and Hyaluronic Acid for healthier-looking skin.

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Vanilla
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Laminaria Digitata (Kelp) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Faex (Yeast) Extract/Extrait De Levure, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492). *Synthetic

Almond
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Glucosamine HCl, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Ivory
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Porcelain
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Buff
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Laminaria Digitata (Kelp) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Faex (Yeast) Extract/Extrait De Levure, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492). *Synthetic

Crème Beige
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Beige Chiffon
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Café au lait
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Tan
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Glucosamine HCl, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Fawn
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Glucosamine HCl, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Dewy
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Laminaria Digitata (Kelp) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Synthetic

Suede
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Glucosamine HCL, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Blue Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclotetasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Urea*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Iron Oxides (CI77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891). *Synthetic

Golden Tan
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Pecan
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Laminaria Digitata (Kelp) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Faex (Yeast) Extract/Extrait De Levure, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492). *Synthetic

Deep Caramel
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Cinnamon
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Adobe
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77499). *Synthetic

Coffee
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-19/19, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea*, Glucosamine HCl, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Iron Oxide (CI 77492). *Synthetic

Truffle
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Corallina Officinalis (Seaweed) Extract, Orchis Morio (Orchid) Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, *Urea, Glucosamine HCl, Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Synthetic

How do I use Original Foundation?

STEP ONE: Prep–Start with a clean, moisturized, and primed face for the best base. STEP TWO: Apply–Use a brush, blending sponge, or your fingertips. Blend upward towards your hairline, downward to your jawline, and inward to your nose and eyelids for a seamless finish. PRO TIPS: Set: Use SeneGence® Translucent Powder to control shine and boost radiance. Remove: Use Fooops!® Cosmetics Liquid or Wipes Color Remover to take off your foundation, then cleanse your skin with your SeneGence® Cleanser for fresh, clean skin.

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Who is Original Foundation for?

MakeSense® Original Foundation suits all skin types.

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