Sample Sunday: MAC Pro Long Wear Foundation

My mission to work my way through my box of samples continues with the latest foundation release from MAC. I was given this sample after explaining to the MUA that last time I’d been matched at MAC for a foundation I’d been given the Studio Fix powder in NC20 which had made me look that I had a severe liver problem. She gave me a sample of this in NW20 (apparently they only go down to 20 in the Pro Long Wear range) along with a sample of the Studio Fix Fluid in NW15. I was really hoping this colour would match me as I’ve been curious about this foundation since it came out. The little jar provided 3 days worth of product so I’ve been giving it a good trial run over the last few days. 

MAC say this is “A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage.  Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection.”

I would call it medium coverage but it is buildable. I added an extra layer on my cheeks with no caking today. The finish is really nice. It looks really natural. It sets to a satin finish so it doesn’t make me look oily though I always powder liquid foundation especially on my oily t-zone. It lasts a good four to five hours on me before I need to blot (which is very good going on my skin)but bear in mind that this is in the current weather. In warmer weather it wouldn’t last as long. 

The only thing I’m not sure off is the colour. The NW shade does seem to be better on me which is weird given how adamant the MUA was that either would do because I’m so neutral. In summer NW would be perfect but it’s maybe a fraction too dark right now. The MAC site shows NC15 so I have no idea why they don’t do an NW 15 too! 

Will I buy a full sie bottle? I’m quite tempted actually. I will wait until spring as I’m only going to get paler over the winter so this will end up being too dark. The online picture looks like it has a built in pump which wins it major brownie points. Over all I like it, I just wish they did it in NW15! x

Finished! November Edition

Few things are as gratifying to me as getting to the bottom of a product. It helps alleviate the guilt of having bought so much makeup. I’ve actually been very good lately and my spending has all but ceased. With the exception of one pigment set from the MAC Tartan Tale collection (does anyone want a post on that?), the newest Sleek Palettes (apparently there is ANOTHER coming out by the end of the month) some tinted lip balms and £1 glitter liners I haven’t bought anything in the last month. Oh... that’s actually quite a bit. Never mind. Anyway the following products have reached the end of their lives and are heading to the great makeup stash in the sky. Most of this stuff has been reviewed by me so check the tags for full reviews if you want.  Skin care first;

Simple Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream – Some people complain that this is too basic and not rich enough for them but I find this to be perfect for my skin. I’m 23, I don’t need super heavy moisturisers but I do have the odd dry patch. This does the job beautifully and I have already started using my next tub. It’s £5.99 for 50ml but Simple’s stuff is always on offer in Boots or Superdrug. 

Estee Lauder Gentle Eye makeup Remover – I know some people love this but unfortunately for me it was a disaster. The skin under my eyes reacted really badly to the point of flaking and peeling. It stung my eyes too. Just goes to show what works for some won’t work for everyone. Thankfully I got this free as a gift with purchase but needless to say I wouldn’t buy it. 

Nivea Q10 Lip Effect lip balm – This is what appeared when I asked my husband to pick me up a ip balm at the supermarket. I think this is supposed to be an anti ageing lip balm... All I know is it tasted pretty awful and didn’t do a whole lot for my lips. As such it was relegated to the post of ‘bedside table lipbalm’ to be slapped on before bed. I wouldn’t bother buying it again. 

It’s been a bumper month for mascaras going off. I’ve noticed that all of these have the older style wire bristles and I’m sure this type goes bad faster than rubber wand. Here are all the makeup items I’ve finished recently;

17 Clear Definition Mascara – I used this for my brows. It still has plenty of product left but as you can see traces of foundation have turned it a delightful shade of murky brown. I liked this a lot but I won’t buy it again because (drum roll please)...... I have found an even cheaper clear mascara for my brows. Yes, cheaper than £4.69. Score. 

Lancôme Virtuose Mascara – As mascaras go this was nice enough but it wasn’t ‘oh my god this is amazing’. I’ve had cheaper, better mascaras. Like the 17 Wild Curls actually. At £20 a pop I certainly won’t be buying it again. 

17 Wild Curls Mascara – This was definitely a winner for me. For £6.29 you get some rather sexy packaging and a really nice mascara. It had started the flake off and smell a little funky though so I knew it had reached the end of its useful life. I’ll buy another one day but I have a tonne of mascaras to use up first. 

Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus – This was a little sample that came in a gift set. It’s just a white base coat. I didn’t find this did much for me and I spend long enough doing my makeup in a morning, I don’t want to add yet another step in! If lash primers are your thing you might like this but I wouldn’t personally buy it again. 

Estee Lauder Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara – Again this is a sample size. I actually really liked this. I have lots and lots of quite thick lashes so normally volumising mascaras end up giving me one great big eyelash all clumped together. This did a really nice job of separating my lashes whilst making them even thicker and more dramatic. At £18.50 I’d have to be feeling very flush to buy a full size tube but maybe one day I will treat myself to one.

Collection 2000 Illuminating Concealer - This was a decent undereye concealer but thepen applicator got properly disgusting towards the end. Washing it made it worse. I don't think I'll repurchase it though I do still like it as a concealer.

And finally my Maybelline Dream Creamy foundation has bitten the dust. I *think* this is the UK version of the US Smooth Mousse but correct me if I’m wrong. Now I don’t think this is a bad foundation. I can see that it would be perfect for someone with dry- normal skin who wanted a dewy finish and light-medium coverage. Why I bought it with my combination/ oily skin, preference for matte finishes and full coverage I will never know. It looked waxy and oily on me and lasted roughly half an hour on my super oily nose. I persevered and used it up but I won’t buy it again. 

What have you used up recently? Have you been trying to curb your makeup spending too? Let me know in the comment xx

*I bought all of the above items apart from the 17 Wild Curls Mascara which I was sent by 17*

For my fellow pasty faced readers: A pale foundation run down

I was recently asked what foundation I recommend for the truly pale amongst us. I’m pretty pale. Not Nicola Roberts pale (how I envy her porcelain skin!) but palest shade in every foundation range pale. I also have neutral undertones just for reference. This is just a brief rundown of the bases that I currently own ranked in order of palest to darkest. All are the palest shade the brand in question offers so hopefully this might help out some people who often find that brands just don’t cater to them. Please bear in mind that I find it very hard to tell how cool/ warm something is because a.) I’m neutral so most things look ok on me and b.) I’m pretty useless...

Palest for me is the L'Oreal Infallible foundation in the shade 015 Porcelain. During the summer this is slightly to pale even for me. I find this to be very pink toned too. If you’re cool toned and pale I’d recommend checking it out. 

Revlon Colorstay (I have the combination/ oily version) in 110 Ivory. I find this to be more neutral on me though it’s kind of hard to tell when you are neutral to start off with... again during summer this can sometimes look a little too light but in winter it’s a dead on match for my skin. 

Next is the Maybelline Dream Creamy Foundation in 04 Light Porcelain (I have a sneaking suspicion they may have come out with a lighter shade since I bought this though don’t quote me on that). I find this pretty neutral, if anything just a smidgen pink. It’s a good in between seasons shade for me though I do not recommend this foundation if you have oily skin as I find it can leave me looking a bit waxy at times. You know, like a madam Toussauds.

Then we have the Estee Lauder Double Wear Light in shade 1.0. I will probably get away with this shade in the winter providing I use a light powder to set it. I think this is slightly yellow toned but not overly so. It suits my neutral skin very well. 

Ah Clinique Superbalanced. I love your natural finish. I love the way you sooth my dry bits without exacerbating my oil slick nose. I hate the fact that you are now going to the back of the drawer until the sun returns next spring/ summer. Shade 27 Alabaster N (which I’m assuming stands for neutral) is fairly pale but if you are MAC NW15, which apparently I am in winter (ish...  long story), this will probably be a touch too dark and a touch too yellow for you. In summer it’s my perfect colour though. If only it lasted a little longer!

Benefit You Rebel Lite. Used sparingly and blended well I find it looks pretty good on me. Over applied and I see hints of Tango hues starting to appear. It’s handy right now but I worry that in the depths of winter even the Lite (it’s light damn it) version is going to be a bit deep. Why oh why Benefit do you think that the entire world population only comes in two shades? One size fits all is ok for scarves. It is not ok for skin tones!

For reference I don’t currently own any but I know that Rimmel and Chanel do not make any foundation pale enough for me. Both brands have left me looking like I’ve been Ronseal’d in the past. It’s a shame because I’m sure they both make fab foundations but the colour ranges apparently weren’t designed with porcelain skin in mind. 

Which is my favourite foundation? Honestly I couldn’t say. I like them all for different things. If I was told I could only wear one of these for the rest of my life I’d probably say the Double Wear Light but I’d sorely miss the other. Except the Maybelline. I’ve almost finished it thank goodness and I will not be sorry to toss that sucker in the bin... x

*I bought all these myself because I’m a naughty makeup addict and yes I know I have too much foundation....*

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light

Estee Lauder Double Wear has been suggested to me in the past as a solution for my amazing foundation dissolving oily nose however when I tried it on in shop I wasn’t a fan. I like a full coverage foundation but this was FULL coverage in the extreme. The lovely SA suggested Double Wear light as a more natural feeling/ looking option but assured me that the lighter formula wouldn’t compromise the staying power. Thankfully their palest shade (01 shockingly) was light enough for me so I picked it up. After a couple of weeks of playing with it I think I can say with confidence that this is one fan-bloody-tastic foundation. 

The first thing I like about it is the packaging. It’s in a squeezy tube with a thin nozzle allowing you to squeeze out exactly how much you need with zero mess. It’s hygienic and compact although the one down side is it’s a bit difficult to tell how much you have left. You get 30ml of product for £25 but you don’t need much to get decent coverage so I can see this lasting a good long while. It has a very slight scent but the heavy floral perfume that I normally associate with Estee Lauder. The SPF 10 is a nice touch too though I use a higher SPF normally anyway.

The formula is slightly more fluid than things like Revlon Colorstay and as a result you get a bit more time to blend. It dries down a matte finish though I do still like to set it with a powder anyway. The coverage is still full though I can’t say I’m particularly aware of it on my skin. If you like a really natural looking result this isn’t for you as it does give you a ‘made up’ finish. I like it though. The staying power is pretty impressive too. Bear in mind that by the end of the day every foundation I own (including Colorstay and L’Oreal Infallible) generally fades away from my nose a fair bit. I blot and I powder frequently but to no avail. This will still show signs of wear, especially around the edges of my nose where it will wear off, but it is still there for the most part after a 15 hour day which is pretty darn impressive. I haven’t worn the original Double Wear for a full day so I can’t compare. 

As with all foundations, especially heavy duty ones, it is vital to remove every last bit at the end of the day. I’m very careful about this and as I have not experienced any breakout from using it (I’ve been using it almost daily for 2 weeks). The dry patches aren’t exacerbated by it either. Whilst I still love my Clinique Superbalanced for a natural finish this is definitely becoming a firm favourite in my eyes. I’d repurchase in a heartbeat x

*I bought this using the trusty old Boots advatange points!*

October Favourites

Happy Halloween everyone! I love October. It’s all snugly jumpers, deep colours and spicy scents. Here’s what I’ve been making dents in throughout the month:

Mememe Boxed Blush in Rouge – a gorgeous reddish pink with subtle gold shimmer. This is the kind of shade that suits me best and I love blushes with a touch of red in them for getting a ‘just in from the cold’ flush. And it’s less than a tenner, score!

Sleek Storm Palette – This is my favourite of all the Sleek palettes. I have a ridiculous amount of eyeshadow and yet I keep coming back to this when I’m rushing to get ready for work. 

Clinique Super balanced Foundation – My skin doesn’t know what’s happening right now. It’s still oily thanks to my two weeks in the sun but the dry patches associated with the colder weather are starting to appear. This foundation works for all areas. This is the lightest shade (Alabaster) and whilst it’s a perfect match for me in the summer it will probably be a touch dark in the winter so I wanted to get as much use out of it while I still can. 

ELF Studio Cream Eyeliner in Golden Olive – less harsh than black, prettier than brown and office friendly. I’ve already made a fair sized dent in this. 

Benefit Browzings – I find this holds my unruly brows in place far better than even my beloved clear mascara so whenever I have time to use this in the morning I do. Also as I recently dyed my hair darker and redder I’ve been doing a stronger brow and loving it.

No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in Pink Crush – I actually got this free in one of their gift with purchase sets. I love the formula which is completely none drying and the sheer deep pink shade is a wearable introduction to a slightly berry lip. I’ve been wearing it under...

 Lippie on the bottom, gloss on the top ^

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Frankly Flirty – I think this has been discontinued unfortunately. I got it at an outlet shop ages ago and haven’t seen it anywhere else. It’s a gorgeous berry shade. In the tube it has micro fine silver glitter but it doesn’t really look shimmery on the lips at all. If you see it snap it up! (Or if it’s not discontinued let me know ;-) 

If you’ve done a monthly favourites post please leave a link in the comments. I love reading them x

*I bought all the above products myself*

Benefit You Rebel Lite

I have a confession to make. I can’t leave the house without makeup. Well, I could if it was on fire. But failing that my confidence sans slap is none existent. The last three times I did venture out the door bare faced someone asked if I was ill whish may well have something to do with the confidence crisis. That said I don’t necessarily want to be smothering my skin 7 days of the week so I decided to pick up a tinted moisturiser for the weekends. 

Enter Benefit You Rebel. Once upon a time this only came in one shade which was totally unflattering on those of us with a corpse like complexion. Then the Benebabes noticed that the pasty faced patrons were backing away from the mirror in horror when they saw the tangerine complexion created by their ‘one shade fits all’ product. You will see in the swatch that this still looks a little frightening. It is a very thick cream that initially looks a bit dark for me (I was recently matched to NW15 at MAC but that’s another story) but don’t be frightened. It blends away to a very light coverage and doesn’t leave me looking orange at all. It does just enough to even out my skin tone and with a bit of concealer on problem areas I feel ready to brave the outside world. Needless to say, if you want lots of coverage this won’t be for you. 

The packaging is pretty nondescript. It’s a metal squeezey tube in a rather fetching shade of beige. The blurb on the tube tells us that this is a ‘defiantly different tinted moisturizer’ but doesn’t tell us what makes it different... It’s just a tinted moisturizer albeit a rather nice one. 

For my combination/ oily skin this is all the moisturizer I need during the day. I do use a powder still to take down the shine but a plus point of the coverage being so subtle is that you don’t really notice as it starts to fade off after a few (about 5 for me) hours. My sensitive skin hasn’t reacted to it in any way either. I have noticed a slight scent to it. It’s kind of a fresh, sunscreen type of fragrance. IT’s not overpowering but it does linger for a while so it scents bother you do sniff before purchasing. It contains SPF15 too meaning I can slap it on without faffing about with sunscreen or moisturizer before hand and just get on with my weekend.

At £21.50 for 50ml of product it isn’t exactly cheap. I could see myself using it up pretty quickly too if I were to use it every day. For me though it does the trick and I am glad they came out with this lighter shade. I won’t say I’ll be repurchasing straight away, too many other tinted moisturizers to try first, but it future I may well do so xx

*I bought this*

Sample Sunday – Max Factor Second Skin Foundation

Yes it’s the return of Sample Sunday. I’m going to take a couple of weeks break from my Project 7 Day Palette and get rid of a couple more items from my sample box whilst I’m at it. For anyone who doesn’t remember my Sample Sunday posts the point of them is to try a sample and decide on the basis of it whether I would purchase a full sized product or not. That is after all the purpose of samples! 

This costs £12.99 for a bottle and the main selling point is that it is supposed to look like your skin with ‘undetectable coverage’ and ‘unique multi tonal pigments’. The formula is fairly liquid and blends well. I tried the shade 70 Natural which is much too dark for and incredibly pink. The coverage is medium buildable.

The finish is very glowy which doesn’t suit me at all. Within 45 minutes my oily nose was like an oil slick. This is definitely better suited to drier skin types. According to the Boots website there are only 5 shades to choose from which frankly is just stupid.  How people are supposed to find a match in that shade range I don’t know. Between the finish and the colour range this foundation is a no for me x

5 Minute Makeup

Picture the scene if you will; it’s 7am. I am supposed to leave the flat for work erm... now. I personally cannot leave the house without some slap on. It’s sad I know but last time I went to work barefaced I was asked if I was sick and wanted to go home. I need some multi tasking products that I can throw on without having to wash too many brushes (why is it that it’s only on the days I’m rushing I’ve forgotten to wash my brushes the night before?) and without too many steps. Behold my go to panic face.

Clinique City Block Sheer: Does the job of – moisturiser, primer, SPF

MAC Studio Fix Powder: Does the job of – foundation, setting powder

MAC Stereo Rose MSF: Does the job of – blush, highlighter

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow: Does the job of – eyeshadow primer, eyeshadow

17 Wild Curls Mascara: Does the job of... well mascara. It just happens to be my current favourite

Garnier Eye Roll on Concealer (not pictured because I’m an idiot): Does the job of – under eye concealer, eye cream

Maybelline Watershine Gloss in Strawberry Carats: Does the job of: lip balm, lipstick, gloss

The only brushes required for this is a kabuki for the Studio Fix Powder and a blush brush for the MSF. Generally I don’t *need* a concealer for spots as my skin is pretty clear unless it’s that time of the month. The Benefit Creaseless Cream just gets dabbed on with a finger and I find it lasts all day without creasing on me whether I use a primer or not. I say that Stereo Rose does the job of a highlighter as well as a blush solely because it’s shimmery so I wouldn’t add to that with a highlighter anyway.

As my skin is quite oily in places the Clinique is all I need in the day time for moisture. The SPF25 is a great bonus too. One of my favourite items here has to be the Maybelline gloss though. It’s quite pigmented so I don’t feel the need to layer it over lipsticks as you simply can’t see them under it. It’s also supremely moisturising and a gorgeous muted strawberry colour with gold pearl. These are actually my favourite drug store lip glosses.

The whole thing takes about 5-10 minutes to slap on and whilst the end result isn’t as polished as I prefer it allows me to leave the house without confining myself to the shadows. What about you folks. Are you happy to leave the house barefaced? What makeup item do you simply have to apply before facing the world? Let me know in the comments! Xxx

*I bought the above product with my own money. I always give my honest opinion of a product. For further info see my disclaimer in the menu on the left*

A foray into mineral makeup: Earthnicity

I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of mineral makeup but didn’t want to spend a fortune trying out then deciding it wasn’t for me. When I stumbled across Earthnicity mineral makeup online and saw that they did samples I jumped at the chance to order some and try them out. I got two foundation shades, a blush and three eyeshadows. Samples cost £1.20 each and you get a fairly substantial amount (I’ve used the foundations twice and still have a bit left).

The foundation: This is the product I was most sceptical about as I like a full coverage foundation and I’m a bit of a mucky pup with loose powders too. I ordered the two lightest shades, Alabaster and Porcelain, as I have neutral skin and wasn’t sure whether the yellow (Alabaster) or pink (Porcelain) tones would work best. Both are ok on me but it looks best when I mix them. The blurb on the website says:

“Pure Mineral Makeup - No Additives, No Nanoparticles

Our mineral makeup is made out of pure minerals and contains no preservatives, bismuth oxychloride, talc, parabens, perfumes, alcohols or nano-particles.
Natural Makeup That's Good For Your Skin
Our mineral cosmetics are anti-inflammatory, oil-free and won't clog pores - great for oily, acne-prone skin or sensitive skin. Our makeup is so pure, you can even sleep with it on!

Lightweight, Breathable and Long-Lasting Makeup
Earthnicity Minerals helps you achieve that flawless "no-makeup" look while providing coverage that lasts all day - even through rain or sweat.”


Sounds good! It’s a soft powder that buffs easily into the skin leaving a soft matte finish. I could call it light to medium coverage depending on how much you use. The real test of endurance is my infamous oil slick nose which normally requires powdering every 2-3 hours. This does actually last a bit longer, touch ups are required after 4-5 hours. Providing you buff it into the skin properly it doesn’t look cakey.

Blush: I got Sorbet which is described on the site as a matte peachy pink shade. I would call it more of a reddish pink and whilst it maybe supposed to be matte I found a bit of silver sparkle in mine (which personally I don't mind). It looks fairly dark in the jar and is extremely pigmented however you can apply this in such a way as to either get a really subtle flush or some really high impact colour. The first time I tried this I used my MA 188 and accidentally picked up too much. Frankly I looked hilarious... A light hand is required!


All in all I like the blush a lot and i’m pleasantly surprised by the foundation. I’m considering mineral foundation as an option for summer when I don’t want liquid sweating off. It’s not as messy to use as I feared although I’m not sure how the full sized ones would travel for touch ups. Full sized containers of the blush are £11.99 and the foundation is £14.99 at http://www.earthnicity.co.uk/home.html
Eyeshadows swatches/ review to follow shortly xxx

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Foundation

The quest for the perfect foundation continues in barginous fashion after a recent buy 2 get one free offer at Superdrug on L’Oréal products. I had heard a few reviews claiming that this foundation is similar to Revlon Colour Stay which I like but it is not without its flaws (no pump and it stinks). It cost £10.99 for 30ml of product as opposed to Color stay which is £11.99 for 30ml. Not a huge difference price wise but when you think that the L’Oréal has a pump meaning it’s easier to use only as much as you need whereas with the Revlon I always feel like I’m wasting product as I can’t control how much I’m pouring out. They both have nice, substantial feeling glass bottles.

The L’Oréal wins on the fragrance front too with its light floral scent. It starts out a bit strong but quickly fades away and there is none of the heavy chemical stench of Color Stay. The formula is thick but not as thick and unforgiving as the Color Stay too so you have more time to blend it. If you are looking for really full coverage then Color Stay will win out. I would call this medium but buildable. The colour range isn’t as wide as Color Stay as far as I know (I could well be wrong though) but the palest (15 Porcelaine) is a good match for Morticia here.

Now the blurb on the bottle says “Long-Lasting Perfecting Foundation” with 16 hour wear and “Fights the signs of makeup meltdown Anti-Transfer + Anti-Mask Effect”. 16 hour wear? Yes on the rest of my face but regular readers will not be shocked to know that after about 6 hours it’s begun to break down on my nose requiring a hefty dose of powder to even things out again. Though oddly, because it isn’t as heavy as Color Stay, it isn’t as noticeable when it starts breaking down as the naked patch isn't as apparent.

The only negative I have personally is that it sure as hell isn’t Anti-Transfer. I notice some coming off on my hands every time I touch my face and I phone is frankly covered. This isn’t fixed by setting it with a powder. It’s annoying but I guess I shouldn’t be touching my face anyway. If floral scents are a turn off for you this won’t be for you either, I happen to quite like it though. Personally I do prefer this to Color Stay. It isn’t as thick and heavy, it’s packaging is more practical and it doesn’t smell of chemicals. Love it! x

Stila SPF30 Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser

I bought this in a Stila set from TK MAXX months ago but due to the shade, Medium 01, I haven’t been able to use it until relatively recently. I can just get away with it when I’ve been hitting the faux tan. I’ve almost given up on foundation at the moment and my oily nose is destroying whatever I put on it. The sheerer coverage of tinted moisturisers means that it isn’t obvious when the patches around my nose start to fade so this has been getting a lot of use. You get 50ml in the bottle and it can be found for around £7 on Amazon.

The packaging ain’t pretty but it’s very functional. The squeezey tube is very travel friendly (I took it on holiday with me at the end of June) and the thin nozzle allows you to squeeze out exactly what you need and no more. The SPF and reasonable moisturising properties mean that on my combo (leaning towards oily this summer) skin this takes the place of foundation, SPF and moisturiser so my mornings have suddenly gotten a lot easier!

The consistency is extremely thick to the point that it is quite tricky to blend. I find that it needs the heat from my fingers to get an even finish. The coverage is higher than Benefit You Rebel Lite but nowhere near foundation territory. It’s enough to even out my skin tone and make me look a little more human but I still need concealer. 

Although the finish isn’t as shiny as a typical moisturiser I do still set this with an oil control powder and blots/ powder throughout the day. As I mentioned the light coverage means that it isn’t noticeable as it starts to fade towards the end of the day. I’d say I get 6-8 hours of coverage out of it but I don’t look like a disaster when it starts to fade. 

Would I buy it again? I like it although it is a battle to blend. There are just so many other products out there that I want to try and this wasn’t special enough to warrant repurchasing it x

*Bought by me*

Dior Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup Foundation

This foundation really is a bit of a treat, not just because of the luxury price tag (£28.50 for 30ml) but because it’s a fabulous product and just feels special. The packaging has its pros and cons. On the one hand I love the heavy frosted glass. It looks and feels weighty and expensive. The pump is hygienic and makes it easy to squeeze out just enough product so there is no waste. I find one and a half pumps is all I need for reasonably high coverage. On the other hand the weight and glass mean that you wouldn’t want to travel with it. 

The formula is quite thin and runny and it blends easily. I have the lightest shade (010 Ivory) which is a pretty good match for my super pale skin. This shade does pull ever so slightly yellow but not noticeably so on my neutral toned skin. Unlike some of the other long wear foundations I have it sets to a very natural satin finish rather than a heavy matte one. It looks fantastic but doesn’t do much to control oil production so I do set it with an oil control powder. It does last the work day as long as I set it and doesn’t seems to disintegrate when my skin does inevitably get oily. 

The coverage is medium to high depending on how much you apply, certainly not as much as things like Revlon Color Stay but high enough for me. I wouldn't reccommend it for picture taking as the SPF 25 may cause ghost face. For me this foundation is absolutely worth every penny and I’d happily buy it again x

*Bought with Boots points!*