Almay has relaunched their Almay Smart Shade SmartSense Foundation in a brand new formula.
There are currently two versions of the Smart Shade Foundation; the original Almay Smart Shade Skin Matching Foundation and the Almay Ageless Smart Shade Foundation, and now they’ve created a new version featuring SmartSense technology. Keep on reading to find out more…
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The Almay Smart Shade SmartSense Foundation is $17.59 for 30ml / 1. fl.oz in a white squeezy tube, just like the older versions of this foundation.
This “new look” version of SmartSense foundation is powered by SmartSense Technology™ with a lightweight and buildable liquid formula that blends smoothly, and instantly changes color upon application to match your skin tone.
It claims to blur the appearance of any imperfections, feels comfortable on your skin and will give you a natural and radiant finish which lasts all day without caking.
Almay Smart Shade SmartSense Foundation is infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and electrolytes to hydrate, visible balance the skin and strengthen its natural moisture barrier.
Once applied, skin looks visible smooth for up to 10 hours, appearing more plump and youthful after 8 weeks of wear.
Not only has the packaging and formula changed, but the shade range has changed too. Here are the before/after shade ranges;
| Old Ageless Shade | New 2026 Shade |
|---|---|
| 050 Fair | 050 Fair |
| 100 Light | 100 Light |
| 200 Light Medium | 200 Light Medium |
| 300 Medium | 300 Cool Medium |
| 400 Beige | 400 Warm Medium |
| 500 Golden | 500 Medium Deep |
| 600 Tan | 600 Dark |
| 700 Spice | Appears to have been discontinued |
| 800 Deep | 800 Deep |
There were 9 shades in the shade range, but they appear to have dropped one of the shades entirely.
If you use one of the original shades I’ve listed above, check if there is a new name to ensure you have the right shade, and all eight shades are available now.
