✓ 100% Clean  ✓ Vegan  ✓ Multi-Use  ✓ Ideal For Mature Skin  ✓ Buildable  ✓ Lightweight  ✓ Long-Lasting  ✓ Skincare Benefits  ✓ Silicone-Free  ✓ Paraben-Free  ✓ Cruelty-Free  ✓ Fragrance-Free

YOUR REAL RESULTS WITH

The OVERACHIEVER

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I have spent twenty-four years working on perimenopausal, menopausal and rosacea-prone skin. I watched my clients struggle to find anything that let their skin look like skin: full-coverage foundations that sat on them like a mask or made them look ashy, and products labeled for sensitive skin that still turned their faces red. They arrived defeated.

I was not willing to let the people who need the most care be the ones the industry ignored. So I put the correction into the formula itself, because hormones and redness rarely give you the same face twice. Skin always comes first.

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Avital Signature

Avital Elgaziel

PUZZLE FOUNDER, EXPERT ESTHETICIAN & MAKEUP ARTIST

Avital Elgaziel
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Powerhouse INGREDIENTS

NIACINAMIDE(SCREENED FOR NO RESIDUAL NICOTINIC ACID)

Redness Support + Tone Evening

Plant-Based Oils & Fatty Acids

Lightweight Hydration + Elasticity Support

Pomegranate Extract

Brightens Tone + Supports Collagen

Tea Extracts

Antioxidant Protection + Calming Care

Vitamin E

Barrier Protection + Moisture Retention

Sugarcane-Derived Emollients

Silky, Breathable Hydration

Find Your PERFECT MATCH

Our shades are designed to work with your unique tone and undertone, so you get the perfect balance of coverage and a natural finish.

For A Tinted Moisturizer Finish

(Sheer, Skin-Like Coverage)

Dispense a small amount (one to two pumps) and apply one layer with the Latex-Free Wedge Sponge. Blend outward from the center of your face using gentle stroking motions. Allow the formula to set for a few seconds and the shade will adjust to its true tone.

For A Foundation Finish

(Buildable Coverage)

Let the first layer settle for 30 to 60 seconds, then gently apply a second layer throughout. Allow it to set for a few seconds, and the shade will fully adjust.

Avital's Pro Tip

Use gentle stroking motions for a smooth, even finish. Start with less product and build as needed. Pair with Puzzle Pressed Powder for a more polished, long-lasting result.

Sponge Guide

Thin side → thicker appearance. Thick side → thinner appearance.

Love For THE OVERACHIEVER

"I must confess, this is by far the best makeup I have ever used! I have tried every brand name to drug store brand, this stuff is amazing. It covers all my red and doesn't turn orange or run off by the afternoon."

— Denise B.

"I am in my 60s and have mild rosacea with several broken capillaries. I have tried dozens of foundations, spent hundreds of dollars and they covered my rosacea and red spots, but made my face look like pebbles everywhere showing my large pores. I'm shocked, amazed, pleased with the Puzzle overachiever. The color blends right in naturally, it doesn't sink into my pores or wrinkles and it neutralizes the pink tone to my skin. I highly recommend this product and I am NOT being compensated for this post. My honest opinion."

— Joanna S.

"These are the first base products I've used that truly cover up my redness without making me look like a zombie, Cheeto, or like a chalky ghost, and without irritating my skin! As someone who is very very fair but has rosacea, finding a base product is extremely difficult. Most are too yellow/orange, emphasize my redness or even worse make me look dead."

— Dana

“I am so excited about this product! I have very sensitive skin that is prone to redness/inflammation/rosacea so I've always shied away from foundation for fear of irritating my skin. I gave this product a try since it is also a moisturizer and I couldn't be happier with it. It actually feels good on my skin while also giving enough coverage to even out the redness. And it lasts all day, amazing!”

— Emily

“I'm an outdoors type of woman, very active and not into heavy makeup. I have a lot of red undertones and have tried all sorts of foundations from department stores and Sephora, trying to find a light foundation to even out my skin. Then I found Avital and Puzzle Makeup! Avital mixes my foundation exactly to fit my skin color and keeps the redness under control for the entire day. It's perfect! I highly recommend making a consultation appointment with Avital and letting her work her magic on you, too. You'll love your look!”

— Susan

“After trying SO many tinted moisturizers and foundations, I've finally found THE ONE. I have combination skin and have struggled to find something that's not too matte and looks dewy without getting greasy — this totally nails it. One light layer is perfect for everyday when I just want a natural, healthy glow with light coverage (while effectively evening skin tone, mind you), and two layers build into full coverage for more polished occasions without ever feeling cakey. It wears beautifully! Avital custom-matched my color, and I was a little skeptical at first as it looked a bit gray before applying, but it's actually the PERFECT shade.”

— Kat

“When I say I've tried a LOT of tinted moisturizers, I mean it. For 20+ years, it's been one of two things you're sure to find in my makeup bag (mascara = #2). I rate them on 1) how clean the ingredients are, 2) how they feel on my skin, and 3) how they look. The Overachiever checks all my boxes and then some. I just love that I can swipe on a single layer for everyday wear and put on a second layer for more coverage - both ways it feels and looks great. Add in Puzzle's mission and story, and what's not to love?”

— Lauren

“Puzzle custom-mixed foundation is amazing! It is blended to match perfectly with your unique skin tone, and it provides great coverage. Since my skin is acne-prone, I really appreciate that the foundation is clean and doesn't cause breakouts or irritation. I highly recommend it!”

— Aviva

“I've worn the same high-end department store foundation for years. I had no problem with it, but my friend suggested I try Puzzle Makeup. I thought I would give it a try. I'm not a fan of the "mineral makeup" that was popular for a while. I found it too drying and dull on my skin. Puzzle foundation is amazingly light, creamy, and gives a beautiful luminescence to the skin. They will mix it up just for you and can match it exactly to your skin tone. The face powder also feels so good on my skin and creates a beautiful finish. Love it! I won't go back.”

— Annette

“Puzzle Makeup has completely changed the way I feel about wearing makeup. I've been amazed at how effortlessly the foundation blends into my skin, enhancing my natural beauty instead of covering it up. The formula feels incredibly light, like I'm wearing nothing at all - yet the results are flawless. I've never had so many compliments on my complexion! I'm officially obsessed.”

— Laura

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have SPF in it? +

The Overachiever does not contain SPF, and that is intentional.

To get true sun protection from makeup, you would need to apply far more than anyone realistically does, which can give a false sense of security.

You may notice titanium dioxide under "May Contain" in the ingredients. It is one of the pigments used to tint certain shades, and the amount in the formula is what the color needs, not what sun protection would require.

So we recommend applying a separate broad-spectrum SPF 30 to 50 first, letting it absorb for 5 to 10 minutes, and then layering The Overachiever right on top. You get real sun protection plus the coverage.

I react to niacinamide. Is this going to be a problem? +

Possibly not.

Vitamin B3 exists in two forms. Niacinamide supports the skin barrier. Nicotinic acid, the form most people call niacin, is a vasodilator that widens blood vessels and produces exactly the flush that rosacea skin is already fighting. Lower-grade niacinamide can carry trace nicotinic acid left over from manufacturing, and on reactive skin that trace is enough. A lot of people who have been told to avoid niacinamide are really reacting to niacin.

The niacinamide in The Overachiever is screened for no residual nicotinic acid. We kept it in the formula because it earns its place on skin like this. It supports the barrier that holds moisture in, evens the look of uneven tone, softens the appearance of redness over time, and keeps afternoon shine in check without stripping anything.

That said, some people do react to niacinamide itself, usually at higher concentrations. If you have reacted before, start with the $18 sample rather than a full bottle.

How does it smell? I am sensitive to scents. +

The Overachiever is fragrance free.

No fragrance or perfume is added to it, and nothing is added to mask a scent either. That second part matters if you are sensitive, because plenty of products described as unscented are carrying a masking fragrance to cover the smell of the base.

Fragrance free is not always the same as odorless, but in this case it is both.

I have oily skin along with my rosacea. Will The Overachiever make me shinier? +

The Overachiever is a tinted moisturizer as well as a foundation, so it has a natural finish rather than a matte one, and on oily skin that can read slightly shiny by the end of the day.

Three things make the difference:

  • Skip your moisturizer underneath. The Overachiever is already doing that job, and doubling up is what makes it slide on oily skin.
  • Set it with our Pressed Face Powder, which is also a clean, breathable formula that takes the shine down and helps everything hold through the day.
  • Use one thin layer rather than a heavy one and build from there. For best results, apply it with our Wedge Sponge rather than fingers or a brush. The thin side of the sponge gives more coverage, and the thick side gives a sheerer finish.

Most of our clients with oily, rosacea-prone skin wear it exactly that way and find it holds without needing to touch up through the day.

Will it oxidize and go orange by the end of the day? +

No, it will not.

The Overachiever is built on a stable clean mineral pigment system, so the color you see when you blend it in is the color you have hours later. It does not shift warmer or turn orange as it sits in your skin's oils.

One thing worth knowing: The Overachiever for rosacea skin does look slightly gray for the first minute or so after you apply it. That is the redness-correcting pigment doing its work, and it settles into your skin as it warms up. That first minute is not the product oxidizing. It is the product working.

Do I wear a rosacea shade on its own, or over or under another shade? +

On its own.

The redness-correcting shades are complete foundations, not color correctors. They neutralize the redness and give you coverage in the same step, so there is nothing to layer them under or over. One layer gives you a tinted moisturizer finish. Two layers give you a foundation finish.

The one exception is if your redness is heavy in some areas and barely there in others. In that case it can be worth getting two shades, one as your base and one for the areas that need more correction. If that sounds like your skin, send us a selfie and we will tell you whether one shade will do it all or whether you need two. Samples in two levels are an easy way to test that before committing to full bottles.

My redness is not rosacea. Will this still help? +

Yes.

Whether yours comes from sun damage, sensitivity, flushing, broken capillaries, marks left behind by breakouts, or skin that simply runs warm, the correcting shades work the same way.

The shade you need is chosen by how much redness you have rather than by what is behind it. That is why ours are described by level (light, moderate, and severe) instead of by condition.

Where is it made? +

The Overachiever is proudly made in the USA.

It is very important to us that we are involved every step of the way in how the formula is made, and it is the reason we can tell you exactly what is in it and why each ingredient is there.

Is it tested on animals? Is it sold anywhere that requires animal testing? +

No to both.

The Overachiever is cruelty free and vegan. It is never tested on animals at any stage, and we do not sell in any market that requires animal testing as a condition of selling there.

Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 99 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 2-in-1 tinted moisturizer and foundation offers sheer, breathable hydration with a natural tint. It provides smooth coverage, a flawless finish, and is non-toxic, oil-free, and non-comedogenic. Customers appreciate its lightweight feel, natural look, and clean ingredients.

Summary topics

  • Finish (11%): Customers appreciated the flawless and skin-like finish of the product, making it perfect for everyday wear.
  • Skin Feel (11%): Customers keep praising how the product makes their skin feel soft, hydrated, and more comfortable.
  • Coverage (19%): Many customers appreciated that the product provides great coverage without looking too heavy or thick, making it a popular choice.
  • Makeup Quality (21%): Based on a significant number of customers, the makeup is highly praised for its clean ingredients and fantastic customer service.
  • Skin Health (19%): In general, customers found the foundation to be non-toxic, oil-free, noncomedogenic, and non-irritating.

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Review highlights

  • "Now after I wash my face, my skin feels so soft and hydrated - it's amazing!" — Karan H.
  • "The face powder feels so good on my skin and crates a beautiful finish." — Annette
  • "My skin instantly looks smoother, more even, and naturally radiant�never cakey or heavy." — Angela L.

Reviews

LOVE LOVE LOVE

"I was skeptical. I can't even believe how much I've spent on foundations that did not work. I have Rosacea on my cheeks and 98% of foundations make it worse or givee red bumps. This did not. Looks like healthy skin not wearing makeup. Doesn't feel heavy or sticky or make my face feel dirty."

— G T. (5/5)

Surprisingly good

"I bought the lightest shade to help with my perimenopausal skin that's a combination of rosacea and random crabbiness. The color is almost grayish green so I was sceptical as I have very pale, cool toned skin. But spreading it on, it worked it. It tamped down the redness but didn't look obvious. It doesn't irritate my skin and I will purchase it again. The finish is lightly dewy without looking greasy."

— Cynthia H. (5/5)

The Overachiever

"The best for covering rosacea I have ever used! I have tried everything and nothing compares to the Overachiever. I do not even need anything else to cover the redness, this product does it all by itself. Thank you so much for this product, it has made such a difference in my makeup routine and the overall appearance of my skin."

— Evan H. (5/5)

Game Changer

"I never do reviews, however this has been a huge game changer for me. I am 53 almost 54 and until four years ago I never had any problems with acne, redness etc. not even as a teen. But do to medical situation I am now facing multiple issues with my skin and especially my face. I developed Rocesea about 3yrs ago and didn't even know what it was. I have spent hundreds of dollars on makeup and skin products with no results at all. Im not a huge makeup person as is but found myself layering products and makeup on my face only making it worse. Until now, I came across Puzzel and said let's try one more product what the worse could happen, out of more money and no results? Well I am so glad and thankful I did because it has made such a difference in my face and with getting my confidence back. I can not rave about this enough. Now if Puzzel could come up with a SPF to use with the Overachiever that would be so amazing. I only use this on my face now along with Puzzels blush and the powder when I need to dull the shininess down. Sorry for such a long review, but I think its important to give all information. I highly recommend anyone whos battling Rocesea to give it a try. Thank you, Feleicia"

— Feleicia C. (5/5)

Simply unbelieveable

"I have used many brands from high end to drug store, but this foundation excels like no other. My skin is a dermatologist's dream-sensitive, dry, mature, eczema prone, rosacea and yes wrinkles! This foundation provides coverage, handles sensitivity and feels as if I'm bare faced. My skin literally feels better when I'm wearing it. For me purchasing on a website is scary but I assure you sending a picture to their team will provide you with the PERFECT match no matter how many times it needs to be fine-tuned. Take the first step...You'll be so happy!"

— Jody (5/5)

The perfect combination helps reduce flares.

"Not only covered my rosesa but also seemed to reduce the flares! I felt a bit washed out with just the Puzzle but customer service assistance solved that concern with perfect powder recommendation. Extremely happy with both products!"

— Vickie L. (5/5)

Reduces inflammation & blends well

"Puzzle The Overachiever not only covers redness though reduces redness over a few weeks. I use it on my cheeks, chin and nose only and it blends in my skin color, looking natural. I absolutely love this product, and highly recommend it. I use moonflower for light redness."

— Melinda (5/5)

Will buy again

"Love how it doesn’t settle into pores and lines or grip tiny hairs. Wish it stayed longer."

— ADRIA H. (4/5)

Really works!

"Finally something that works and I feel confident wearing!"

— Michele S. (5/5)

Very happy

"Love the way this feels on my skin! It covers redness well and leaves my skin feeling moisturized all day. The color blend is perfect!"

— Ashley H. (5/5)

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